1997 Mainship 350

Dulcita feels bigger than her model number suggests, especially once you’re out on deck. The molded steps to the bridge make trips up and down safe with a coffee in one hand and a book in the other, and the wide side decks are friendly for lines and fenders. The bridge itself has the kind of seating that invites long sunsets at anchor rather than quick passages back to the dock. Inside, the refreshed interior gives the boat a much newer feel than her build year, and the elevated dinette turns rainy days into front-row seating for the scenery instead of just a place to eat and run.

This Mainship 350 suits local waters where days can swing from flat calm to choppy in a single tide change. The semi-displacement hull has the weight and shape to shoulder aside afternoon chop, yet still lets you bump the throttles and beat the weather home when needed. Twin engines add confidence in a region with strong currents, tight fairways, and plenty of traffic around marinas and fuel docks. The flybridge offers a lofty view for spotting logs and crab pots, while the covered aft deck and bright salon make shoulder-season cruising comfortable. With modest draft and efficient speeds, it’s equally at home exploring quiet coves or running longer legs between harbors.