Mainship’s Pilot 30 Series II has been created reminiscent to New England Downeast in style with weekender comfort and economical cruising adventure in mind.
This redesign had extensive retooling below the waterline, including a shortened keel, a tighter shaft angle, a tunnel draft and a five-blade prop. The changes allow the Pilot 30 to sneak into shallow water.
In the cabin, attention was given to creature comforts beyond day boat capabilities. The unique folding queen berth with innerspring mattress does not impede movement about the cabin. The galley includes a top-loading refrigerator, a range, a microwave and below-counter stowage. Headroom is an issue on many cruisers this size, but the Pilot 30 offers a reasonable 6 feet, 3 inches of clearance.
Corian finishes the vanity countertop in the head, which also has an integral shower and a vacuum flush toilet.
There are many options, including a genset, reverse cycle air and heat, a bow thruster and a partially enclosed sedan package that transforms this quaint, spacious express into a complete cruiser. Options include a electric windlass and internal strainers.
