2001 Mainship 430
“Shenanigans”
01Overview
Three staterooms, two heads, a full-beam owner's suite and extensive updates make Shenanigans an exceptional Great Loop or liveaboard trawler. Twin Cummins 6BTA 330HP diesels with approx. 3500 hours, new Generator in 2024, all new electronics, walkaround decks and excellent storage. Ready to cruise!
03Specifications
04Description
Shenanigans | 2001 Mainship 430 Trawler
Three staterooms, galley-up layout, and extensive recent updates.
Shenanigans combines comfortable cruising accommodations with recent improvements throughout her interior, exterior, and onboard systems. The boat shows absolutely beautiful with its recent interior refit. Powered by twin Cummins 6BTA 330 HP diesels with approximately 3,500 hours, she offers two helm stations, wide walkaround decks, and two heads with separate showers.
The full-beam aft owner’s stateroom features a walkaround berth, ensuite head, and generous storage. A forward V-berth and separate portside bunk room provide two private guest cabins. In the bright salon, opening windows and doors welcome fresh air, while the galley-up arrangement keeps everyone together. Recent updates include new refrigerators/freezer, upgraded A/C, salon upholstery and new laminate flooring.
The flybridge features refreshed cushions, a duel seat captain’s chair, and a new Bimini and Isinglass enclosure. Below, the protected lower helm offers convenient side-door access to the decks. From updated living spaces to recently serviced cruising equipment, Shenanigans’ improvements are detailed below.
S&J Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Great Loop Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Shenanigans - Updates and Maintenance
Upgrades/replacements in addition to general maintenance
- New dripless shaft logs 2024
- New anchor capstan 2024
- (3) New A/C units 2024
- New Kohler 9 kw generator 2024
- New upholstery including upper and lower cushions, Bimini top, dinghy cover, window coverings, and isinglass 2024
- (2) new D-8 Batteries 2026
- New West Marine 310 RIB with 15 hp Suzuki outboard 2024
- New refrigerator 2024
- New freezer 2024
- New trim tab actuators 2024
- New laminate flooring in salon 2024
- All interior lights have been changed to LED
- Fuel tanks polished/cleaned 2024
- Props both primary and spare reconditioned 2025
- Steering ram/actuator rebuilt 2024
Engines are Cummins 6BTA, 330 HP at 2,800 RPMS:
- New raw water pumps
- Heat exchangers and after coolers cleaned and tested
- Belts changed
- Thermostats changed
- Injectors changed
- Valve Lash set
- All new sending units for instruments and alarms
- Spare set of injectors and impellers onboard
Electronics:
- (2) New Garmin GPS Chartplotters, one in flybridge and one below 2025
- New Garmin Radar
- New Garmin steering pump
Boat was just dry docked in September with new bottom paint including prop speed and zincs and was compounded and waxed at same time
Shenanigans - Accommodations
Shenanigans' three-stateroom arrangement is one of the highlights of this Mainship 430 and provides significantly more flexibility than a traditional two-stateroom cruising layout.
The accommodations are separated between the full-beam owner's suite aft and two guest staterooms forward, providing privacy for owners and guests during extended stays aboard.
Owner's Stateroom
- Full-beam aft owner's suite
- Walkaround bed
- Private ensuite head
- Separate enclosed shower
- Cedar-lined closet
- Opening ports
- Abundant cabinetry and storage
- Convenient access to aft deck
Forward Guest Stateroom
- Forward V-berth arrangement
- Cedar-lined hanging storage
- Opening hatch and ports
- Additional cabinetry and storage
Port Guest Stateroom
- Separate guest cabin
- Twin bunk arrangement
- Additional storage
- Convenient access to guest head
Guest Head
- Separate from owner's ensuite
- Dedicated enclosed shower
Having two completely separate heads with dedicated showers makes Shenanigans especially attractive for owners who regularly cruise with family or friends.
Shenanigans - Salon and Galley
Shenanigans galley-up configuration is one of her most appealing features.
Located on the main living level and surrounded by windows, the galley keeps meal preparation connected to the salon rather than isolating the cook belowdecks.
Galley equipment and features include:
- Stainless steel sink and updated faucet
- Dual undercounter refrigerators
- Deep Freeze under helm seat
- Three-burner ceramic cooktop
- Convection microwave oven
- Overhead ventilation
- Coffee maker
- Generous countertop workspace
- Overhead cabinetry
- Lower cabinets and drawers
- Excellent provision storage
- Teak cabinetry and trim
The adjoining salon benefits from large opening windows, comfortable seating, teak cabinetry, and excellent natural light, creating a main living area that feels considerably larger than many boats of similar length.
Electronics and Navigation
Shenanigans has dual navigation stations allowing operation from either the protected lower pilothouse or the flybridge.
Equipment includes:
- Garmin multifunction displays at both helms
- Garmin radar
- AIS
- Garmin autopilot
- VHF radio
- Engine instrumentation at both helms
Shenanigans - Electrical
Shenanigans is equipped for both marina and away-from-the-dock use.
- 12V DC electrical system
- 120/240V AC system
- 50A shore power
- Bow and stern shore-power connections
- Dedicated AC and DC distribution panels
- Battery switching and monitoring
- House battery bank
- Dedicated engine starting batteries
- Dedicated generator starting battery
- Interior 12V and 120V lighting
- Exterior courtesy and spreader lighting
Generator
- Kohler 9KW diesel generator- 471 hours - New in 2024
- Dedicated starting battery
- Racor fuel/water separator
- Generator controls in lower pilothouse
- Closed-loop coolant system with raw-water exhaust
Shenanigans - Engines and Mechanical
Shenanigans is powered by twin Cummins 6BTA turbocharged and aftercooled diesel engines.
- Approximately 3,500 hours
- 330 HP each- 660 combined HP
- Racor primary fuel filters
- Dripless shaft seals
- Four-blade bronze propellers
- Hynautic hydraulic steering
- Trim tabs
- Oil X-Change-R oil-transfer system
Shenanigans - Lower Helm
The protected lower helm provides a comfortable alternative when weather conditions make operating from the flybridge less desirable.
The ability to step directly from the pilothouse onto the side decks is particularly useful when docking or cruising short-handed.
Features include:
- Lower pilothouse helm
- Garmin multifunction display
- VHF radio
- Engine instrumentation
- Compass
- Port and starboard side-door access
- Windshield wipers
- Convenient access to walkaround decks
Shenanigans - Flybridge
The large flybridge provides excellent visibility and another substantial outdoor living area.
Features include:
- Upper helm station
- Large Bimini top and new Isinglass (2024)
- Captain's chair
- Port and starboard guest seating
- Garmin multifunction display
- Garmin radar
- AIS
- Garmin autopilot
- VHF radio
- Compass
- Engine instrumentation
- Trim tab controls
- Excellent surrounding visibility
- Storage beneath seating
Shenanigans - Deck and Exterior
The exterior layout of the Mainship 430 was designed with practical cruising in mind.
Wide walkaround side decks allow relatively easy movement from the stern to the bow without requiring crew to climb through or around interior spaces. Substantial perimeter railings and conveniently located handholds provide additional security while underway or working around the boat.
Features include:
- Wide walkaround side decks
- Substantial perimeter railings
- Port and starboard boarding access
- Spacious bow area
- Generous aft deck
- Transom boarding door
- Swim platform
- Hot and cold transom shower
- Exterior storage lockers
- Flybridge storage
- Freshwater washdown
- Bow and stern shore-power connections
- 150' all-chain rode
- Maxwell electric windlass with bow-mounted foot controls and lower-helm windlass control
- Molded fiberglass bow pulpit
- Stainless steel anchor roller
- Raw water anchor washdown
- Hot/cold transom shower
For a cruising couple, the combination of walkaround decks and dual helm stations can make docking, setting fenders, handling lines, and navigating locks considerably more convenient.
Shenanigans - Tender
- New West Marine 310 RIB (2024)
- New 15 hp Suzuki outboard (2024)
- Aft deck crane davit system
- Dinghy in cradles on Aft Deck - allows full use of swim platform for Swimming, Diving or Fishing.
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
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