1997 Mainship 47 Motor Yacht
$165,000
Boat in Essex, CT 06426 US
47 Motor Yacht
2 Engines (Detroit, Detroit)
46.8 feet
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Fiberglass/Reinforced
1997 Mainship 47 - "Sea Frolic"
"Sea Frolic" is a beautifully maintained Mainship 47 that's as close to "turn key" as you'll find. Designed for comfort and built for adventure, she's ready to welcome her next owner aboard for coastal cruising, extended liveaboard enjoyment, or even the Great Loop.
Her mechanicals have been cared for with pride, featuring dependable Detroit 671-TA diesels and a powerful 13.5 kW generator-ensuring a wonderful cruising experience and all the comforts of home wherever your journey takes you. She has been thoughtfully maintained and presents in excellent condition, a true testament to her current owner's care.
Step aboard and you'll find her interior spacious and inviting, offering all the amenities you'd expect in a comfortable liveaboard. With generous accommodations, a full galley, and bright salon spaces, "Sea Frolic" offers the perfect balance of cruising practicality and residential comfort.
Highlights include:
- Detroit 671-TA diesels - well maintained, reliable performance
- 13.5 kW generator - ample power for extended cruising
- Turn key condition - ready to cruise today
- Liveaboard comfort - offering every convenience of home
- Spacious layout - designed for extended stays aboard
Whether your plans include completing the Great Loop, exploring the coastline, or simply enjoying life on the water, "Sea Frolic" is equipped and ready to deliver.
Proudly listed by Brewer Yacht Sales, a brokerage with decades of reputation built on experience, integrity, and trust. We are honored to represent such an outstanding vessel and look forward to introducing her to her next owner.
"Sea Frolic" is ready for her next adventure-are you?
Contact Brewer Yacht Sales today to schedule your showing.
- Salon has dinette to port, galley to starboard, settees port and starboard forward and steps down to office area.
- Aft Master Stateroom Berth with ensuite Head and a Forward VIP Stateroom and Guest Head.
- Both Heads have Sealand Vacuflush 12 volt toilets, vanity, sink and separate shower stalls in each head.
- Four reverse cycle Marine Air units with raw water pump in engine compartment
- 120 Volt raw water pump for air conditioning system
- Splendide 210 Clothes Washer/Dryer Combo
- Whirlpool 120 Volt 15 gallon water heater
- Plumbed & Wired for a Water-Maker
- Sealand Fresh Water Vacuflush 12 volt Toilets
- Nautical Structures Dinghy davit on the upper deck
- GE upright refrigerator/freezer
- Two burner electric stove
- Goldstar Microwave Oven
- GE full size Dishwasher
- Twin, Detroit Diesel Marine Power, 671-TA Turbocharged & Intercooled. 485 HP each
- Hours - 2980
- Serial Numbers - Port: 6A0473031 Starboard: 6A047369
- Hynautic Hydraulic Thro le & Shi Controls
- Main engine instrument gauges installed at the helm
- Raw water cooled with raw water/exhaust gas mixing risers, and flexible hoses to fiberglass surge pipes & mufflers w/ side discharge
- Closed reservoir cooling, with raw water cooled exhaust. Coolant-to-raw water heat exchanger
- Engine shut-down pull cable at the helm staton
- Twin Disc Gears MG-507-A2 - 1.98 : 1 ratio
- Generator- Kohler 13.5 CLOZ diesel auxiliary generator - 13.5 KW - S/N 4611160 - 120/240 Volts AC @ 60 HZ
- Delta Galvanized Anchor
- 100' of 3/8" Galvanized chain with 3/4" stranded nylon line.
- Lewmar 12 Volt Windlass with helm control and deck mounted foot pedals
- Revere Coastal Compact 6 Person Life Raft
- Standard Horizon Matrix GX2000 VHF Radio with AIS/GPS
- Ritchie Compass
- Two Furuno NAVnet vx2 Multi Functional Navigaton Displays, with Marine Radar, GPS Chartploter and Network Sounder
- Stern and aft deck cameras
- Simrad AP28 Autopilot
- Furuno 36 Mile Marine Radar, with Open Array Radar Antenna
- Raymarine Depth and speed Displays
- Autohelm True/Apparent Wind Speed & Direc on Display
- Sony Stereo/CD Player with four speakers
- ACR Electronics Rapid-Fix 406 EPIRB
- ACR Electronics Search Light with remote controller
- Bow Thruster - Side Power 24 volt double five bladed
- Bennett Marine 12 volt Electro-Hydraulic Trim Tabs
- Shore power - 120/240 Volt @ 60Hz
- 50 Amp. 120/240 volt shore power inlet aft and one portside with rotary selector
- 50 Amp shore power cord
- AC breakers in the Salon's main AC electrical panel
- AC voltage & amperage gauges in the main AC electric panel
- DC 24/12 Volt systems
- DC breaker panels in the Salon electrical panel and at the helm
- Analog DC voltage & amperage gauges in the main electric panel
- Battery Charges - Minn Kota 345 PCL 12 volt Charger and one ProMariner ProNautic 24 volt 30 amp for bow thruster batteries
- Two 8D 12 volt Flooded Lead Acid Batteries for engine start and house service
- One Group 24 12 volt baterry for generator start
- Two Group 31, 12 volt "Maintenance Free" Batterries in series for 24 volt bow thruster
- Three Perko rotary switches
- The a deck includes a sink, counter and refrigerator
- Two helm chairs and bridge L shaped seating to starboard with vinyl cushions on flybridge and a deck seating w/ table
- West Marine 310-RIB - Rigid Fiberglass Bottom Inflatable - on upper a deck with Nautical Structures Crane
- Set of Spare Props mounted in Engine Room
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.
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.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/25/25 | Initial price | $165,000 |
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Brewer Yacht Sales' corporate office is in Westbrook, Connecticut at one of Safe Harbor Marina's largest Northeast locations- Pilots Point Marina (North Yard). Westbrook Harbor is well-protected behind Duck Island, making it an excellent port in any storm. Westbrook is also conveniently located in Long Island Sound, making it an easy trip up the Connecticut River or across the Long Island Sound into New York.
The professional sales staff at Brewer Yacht Sales Westbrook are committed to making your boat buying or selling experience an enjoyable one! Our Brewer Yacht Sales brokers have on average twenty years of boating industry experience, and it is their job to make your transaction smooth and worry-free. We want to build long-term relationships with our customers, whether you are transitioning out of your current boat or into your next one.
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