Classic Boat: Mainship 34
April 10, 2026
Before trawler-style cruising went mainstream, the Mainship 34 was already doing it right.
Before trawler-style cruising went mainstream, the Mainship 34 was already doing it right.
One of a few survivors of its kind, this workhorse sailed in the last U.S. commercial fleet.
With a Ray Hunt hull and Ted Hood overseeing construction, this semi-custom powerboat floated the dreams of many anglers. Illustration by Jim Ewing
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A Prohibition-era designer built this beautiful boat in 1959.
This classic wooden boat has survived for over a century.
Strong bones and dutiful owners kept
a classic Alaskan tug on the water.
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