Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Mainship 34 Trawler 2007 vs Mainship Expedition 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Mainship 34 Trawler 2007 vs Mainship Expedition 2010 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Mainship 34 Trawler 2007 at 36,0 ft versus Mainship Expedition 2010 at 38,3 ft. At 2 lbs and 24 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Mainship Expedition 2010 tops out at 380 hp. Engine specs for the Mainship 34 Trawler 2007 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Mainship 34 Trawler 2007 carries 25 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Mainship Expedition 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 11 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Mainship Expedition 2010 at 38,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Mainship 34 Trawler 2007 at 36,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model34 Trawler
ModelExpedition
Model Year2007
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam14 ft. 2 in. (4.32 m)
Beam14 ft. 2 in. (4.32 m)
Beam - Meters4.32
Beam - Meters4.32
Beam - Inches17
Beam - Inches17
Bridge clearance - DetailTrawler/Flybridge (Air Draft): 15 ft. 0 in. (4.57 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters4.57
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches18
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 3 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 8 in. (1.12 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - Detail20,000 lbs. (9,080 kg)
Weight - Detail24,000 lbs. (10,896 kg)
Weight - kg9071.84
Weight - kg10886.21
Weight - lbs.2
Weight - lbs.24
Length - Meters11
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet36
Length - Feet38.33
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail36 ft. 1 in. (11.00 m)
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 4 in. (11.68 m)
Length overall - Meters11
Length overall - Meters11.68
Length overall - Inches433
Length overall - Inches46
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailClearance (Air Draft): 19 ft. 2 in. (5.84 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters5.84
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches23
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]41 ft. 4 in. (12.6 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail250 gal. (946 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeElectric
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxTwin Yanmar, 240 hp (179 kW)
Engine max380 hp (283 kW)
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacity70 gal. (265 l)
Water capacity130 gal. (492 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (129 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail47 gal. (178 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters128.7
Holding tank capacity - Liters177.91
Holding tank capacity - Gal34
Holding tank capacity - Gal47
Headnot available
HeadQuiet Flush®