“Va Bene” stands out as an exceptionally cost-effective, practical, and widely sought-after open-water 34′ express model. It represents an expanded iteration of the popular Mainship 30 Pilot, an adaptable and budget-friendly Down East cruiser introduced by Mainship in 1998. While the 30 Pilot primarily serves as a day boat, the 34 Pilot’s more spacious interior offers the requisite room for extended cruising adventures. The double-wide helm and companion seats, coupled with port and starboard side lounges, prioritize the comfort of both the captain and the guests. Furthermore, a generously sized  engine access hatch in the cockpit simplifies engine compartment access for maintenance.

Below deck, the expansive main salon features a sizable dinette that easily converts into a double berth, offering ample overnight options. The teak-trimmed, well-appointed galley provides copious storage, an abundance of Corian countertop space, a microwave, cooktop, and a refrigerator with a small freezer. Convenience is key with a slide-out pantry. The cabin houses a spacious head with a Corian-covered vanity, offering abundant storage and a shower. In the stateroom up front, you’ll find hanging lockers and drawers with ample space for gear, whether for a weekend or an extended voyage. The comfortable V-berth ensures a restful night’s sleep.

The 34 Pilot is an economical, safe, and user-friendly vessel, equipped with a single Yanmar 370 HP diesel engine that effortlessly cruises at 15 knots. It boasts features like a bow thruster, generator, air conditioning, a walk-through transom door, and wide side decks. Safety is a top priority, thanks to its long keel, safeguarding the vessel and its running gear from groundings, and its steep plumb bow and gentle rise of the sheer, which provide a smoother ride through head seas.

For a comprehensive overview, please refer to the complete specifications, and don’t hesitate to contact the us  today to schedule a viewing of this well maintained boat!

Accommodations

At day’s end, you’ll welcome the opportunity to retreat to the relaxing living quarters. From the forward end of the helm deck, you will enter through a centerline sliding hatch and down three steps into the large salon with its 6’4″ headroom. A well laid-out galley with Corian counters is to port. Opposite to starboard is a large U-shaped cherry dinette that converts to a double berth if needed for extra guests.

Unusual on a boat this size, there is a private stateroom on a lower deck that  features a V-berth that converts to a double berth with an insert, along with twin cedar-lined hanging lockers and cabinet storage. A full head with shower rounds out the interior package on this well-designed and comfortable Pilot 34.

• All Teak Interior
• Teak & holly sole
• (6) Opening Ports
• (3) Hatches into Interior
• Stereo System
• Flatscreen TV

Galley

•  2-Burner electric Stovetop
• Refrigerator/ Freezer
• Microwave
• Built-In Coffee Maker
• S/S Sink w/Hot & Cold Water Pressure Water System
• Corian Counters
• Cabinet & Lockers for Food & Dish Storage
• Utensil & Storage Drawers

Electronics

• Dual Garmin displays
• Garmin GPS
• Raymarine Autopilot
• Horizon digital depth gauge
• Standard Horizon VHF

Electrical

•  110V AC electrical system
• 12V DC electrical system
• Northern Lights generator
• Battery charger & Batteries
• AC and DC distribution panels with circuit breakers

Deck & Hull

Enjoy the journey on the Pilot 34! Ideal for a cruising couple, the Pilot 34 is designed with an all-fiberglass exterior construction and features a sharp entry hull, delivering an easy-care, yet truly rock-solid ride with a single economical diesel engine. The wide transom door provides easy boarding and access, while the cockpit and helm area both offer plenty of room for entertainment and relaxation. Comfortably upholstered facing bench seats behind the helm and companion seats can double as extra berths for guests. The custom semi rigid bimini top offers protection from the elements and increases full-time usable space on the bridge deck.

• Swim platform with ladder and transom door
• 38 Gallon Bluewater Bait tank (removable)
• S.S Bow rail
• Bow sprit with anchor roller
• Windshield w/windshield wipers
• Cockpit courtesy lights
• Double helm and companion seats with footrest
• Woven Vinyl removeable flooring
• Port & Starboard lounge seats
• Dockside water inlet
• Washdown
• Rod holders
• Wide side deck walkarounds

Mechanical

•  Yanmar 6LYA 370 HP Diesel Inboard
• Single Lever Control
• Complete Engine Gauges
• Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning/Heat (Salon) (helm deck AC is inoperable)
• Bow Thruster
• Trim Tabs
• Anchor Windlass System with Helm and Foredeck Controls
• Engine room lights
• Water Tank Monitor
• Water Heater (new 2021)
• Macerator (new 2021)
• Dockside Water Connection