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1997 Mainship 47' (14.33 m) 47 Motor Yacht

Essex, Connecticut, United States

Sea Frolic

1997 Mainship 47 Motor Yacht “SEA FROLIC” is ready for her next owners adventures! Please call Hal Slater, Brewer Yacht Sales for a showing appointment today! 860-919-9834

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Vessel ID#     Last Updated: 2025-09-28 07:32:02

Boat History Report
FEATURES:
   Exceptionably well maintained!
   Outstanding Liveability!
   Geat Electronics!
   Bow Thruster!
   13.5KW Generator!
Notable Upgrades: Twin Detroit Diesel 671 TA’s have been well maintained!

Description

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.

Specifications

HIN/IMO: MPC47028B797

LOA: 46' 10'' (14.27 Meters)

Type: Power- Used

Year: 1997

Beam: 15' 5''

Draft Max: 3' 10''

Cabins: 2

Heads: 2

Fuel Type: Diesel

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Hull Shape: Semi Displacement

Fuel Tank: 600 Gallons (2271.25 Liters)

Fresh Water: 100 Gallons (378.54 Liters)

Holding Tank: 50 Gallons (189.27 Liters)

Dry Weight: 44000

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Engines

Engine 1

  • Engine Make: Detroit
  • Engine Model: 671-TA
  • Engine Year: 1997
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Power HP: 485.00
  • Power KW: 361.66
  • Hours: 2980.00
  • Serial Number: 6A0473031

Engine 2

  • Engine Make: Detroit
  • Engine Model: 671-TA
  • Engine Year: 1997
  • Power HP: 485.00
  • Power KW: 361.66
  • Hours: 2980.00
  • Serial Number: 6A047369

Generators

Generator 1

  • Generator Make: Kohler
  • Generator Model: CLOZ
  • Generator KW: 13.50

Full Details

Accommodations

  • 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.

Mechanical Systems

  • 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





Galley

  • GE upright refrigerator/freezer
  • Two burner electric stove
  • Goldstar Microwave Oven
  • GE full size Dishwasher



Engines and Generator

  • 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








Anchoring & Safety

  • 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


Electronics & Helm

  • 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





Electrical

  • 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






Aft Deck & Bridge

  • 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


Tender

  •  West Marine 310-RIB - Rigid Fiberglass Bottom Inflatable - on upper a deck with Nautical Structures Crane


Additional

  • Set of Spare Props mounted in Engine Room

Mechanical Disclaimer

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.

Disclaimer

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.

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Sea Frolic 47ft Mainship Yacht For Sale

Hal Slater, CPYB

President/Owner

333 Boston Post Road

Westbrook CT 06498 USA
Office: 860-919-9834
Fax: 1-860-345-1063
Cell: 1-860-919-9834
Email: hslater@breweryacht.com

Hal acquired the Brewer Yacht Sales from Brewer Yacht Yards (now within the family of Safe Harbor Marinas) with the goal of continuing the Brewer tradition of honesty, integrity, and respect. Although Brewer Yacht Sales is now an independent entity, it is dedicated to continuing “business as usual” with the Brewer team and providing professional, knowledgeable guidance as clients pursue their dreams of being on the water. Brewer Yacht Sales will continue to have offices at the ten present locations at Brewer/Safe Harbor Marinas located in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New York with growth plans to expand the locations from Maine to Florida and nationally to serve their client base as a preferred business partner of Safe Harbor Marinas.