Grady-White Express 340

By Jeff Merrill

Grady-White’s new Express 340 possesses all the finer points of the highly acclaimed 330 with an added abundance of innovative and luxury features. A center entry sliding door opens to a redesigned air-conditioned cabin with increased width and headroom where you’ll find a TV, microwave, stove, refrigerator, sink, and abundant storage. The cabin sleeps four including two in the large V-berth that doubles as a table for five, and two in the aft berth that doubles as a lounge. Other upgrades include ample storage through expanded cabinetry, natural light from an oversized hatch and privacy sky light. An enclosed head features a sink, standup shower with dedicated wand, fold down oak shower seat, Vacu-Flush head, vanity mirror with storage, and skylight for natural lighting. The elevated helm with deluxe contoured helm captain’s chair to starboard has room for two 19-inch displays. To port of the helm there’s wraparound companion bench luxury seating with teak accents and electrically adjustable table.
Cockpit features include port and starboard entry doors, a166-quart insulated and lighted transom fish box and an 87-quart insulated in-deck fish box. There’s also a fold-down counter with hideaway storage for bait prep or entertaining and a rigging station with sink, storage, or optional grill and refrigerator. The hardtop has an enclosure with painted aluminum frame, hatch with screen and shade, center vent, storage net, LED spreader lights, six bi-colored LED recessed lights, four horizontal hanging rod holders, four side-mounted rod holders and Clear2Sea side and drop curtains. Aft-facing under-hardtop mezzanine seating includes a pull out footrest and flip-up bolster. Contact: Grady-White at 252-752-2111 or visit www.gradywhite.com.