1999 Mainship Pilot 30 for Sale – 30 ft – Jacksonville, FL, United States

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Key Features of This Yacht

Manufacturer

MAINSHIP

Fuel Type

DIESEL

Length

30 ft

Year

1999

Model

Pilot 30

Boat Type

Power

Vessel Description

Mainship 30 Pilot. A nice,straightforward offering.
Above Average in most regards- as per marine surveyor outlook and definition.

A supreme, simple and long established proven popular design and build.
This vessel has been cherished and looked after by a knowledgeable,experienced cruising couple.
Previous vessel was an Atlass 28.

Single Cummins 6BT5.9M 220 Horsepower offers a range of running speed,from 7/8/9 MPH @ very low RPM,or 12/13@ 2200 range,19 MPH Wide Open Throttle.
Twin Disc MG-5011A Reduction Gear

Bow Thruster.Large rudder provides excellent response,the bow thruster is often a bonus and also- - -the bow thruster is great for backing up in a straight course too.

Bottom Painted May 2025. Previous bottom painting was March 2023.
Same owners-same boat yard....an indication of the owner's attention to boat ownership things.....

(2) Group 27 batteries. New November 2025

Shaft Log renewed November 2025

Heat exchanger and oil cooler service April 2022; Coolers removed,serviced and reinstalled."Records" on hand, along with Service Records that commenced afterwards.

Garmin GPS Map, Icom VHF,Princess two burner stove,Nova Cool refrigerator,hot water heater,marine air conditioning,Jabsco USCG Type III MSD electric flush head/molded plastic thirteen gallon holding tank,Side Power Bow Thruster.

This model year features an often preferred larger galley arrangement than some other Mainship model production years.
The engine is an often preferred brand and horse power for the 30 Mainship.
Note- No Generator. The owners specifically wanted a boat with no generator;knowledgeable boaters will understand this outlook.A brand new generator can be installed ( which usually ends up happening with old generators  anyway....). Plenty of room for custom Inverter system batteries. Solar.Or use as is.

For the first twenty years she was located at the Rappahannock River,Virginia. Winter dry stored.
Note the photo of the vessel while located in Virginia- White Stone Va. hailing Port.
Then a stint at Naples Florida,and now Jacksonville Florida.

The vessel is berthed at an upscale marina facility,inland Jacksonville Florida on the Ortega/St Johns River,handy to the Interstates and airports,convenient to see and an ideal location for all of the elements of a vessel purchase.

The vessel is just steps from the broker's office.

The photos are recent (December 2025/January 2026 other than the one photo;transom view while in the water---verifying past Virginia location history Virginia City Hailing Port.



Additional Information

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.

Yacht Specification

Vessel Name

VIS VITAE

Length

30 ft

Beam

10.25 ft

Manufacturer

Mainship

Model

Pilot 30

Year Of Vessel

1999

Boat Type

power-downeast

Fuel Capacity

175 gal

Fuel Type

Diesel

Engine Make

Cummins

Engine Model

6BT5.9M

Engine Hours

1460

Engine Type

Inboard

No. of Fuel Tanks

1

No. of Engine

1

Engine HP

1 X 220

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About 1999 Mainship Pilot 30

This 1999 Mainship Pilot 30 is a premium power category boat currently located in Jacksonville, FL, United States. It is powered by 1 Cummins engines producing 1 X 220 HP. With a beam of 10.25 ft and a fuel capacity of 175 gal gallons, it's an ideal choice for buyers seeking Diesel powered boats with efficient layouts.

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