How fast is a twin 300 34 vs. triple 300 34?

Nascat, beautiful color scheme!

Terry would know this best or maybe even Mark from SportBoats. What I've heard is a Twin Merc 300 boat runs approx 67-68mph & a triple 300 in the 72-74mph range. I'm sure some of the current Twin / Triple 300 owners can chime in w/ accurate speeds.

At LOTO, a twin 300 Vrod 340 runs low to mid 60's depending on water, weather, and fuel/passenger load. A 340 twin takes some time to plane with a belly full of fuel!

Wow long thread!

Twin 300's on a 34 does 63-64. Trips 73-75.

Have fun and thanks Mike.

I rather post accurate speeds over hearsay, thanks for chiming in today not to mention the progress pics. I plan to post those later!

I received these today courtesy of Mr. Sobo.

I know what you are thinking " are those 2 x 4's from Lowe's" ?

My understanding is the 2 x 4's are there to keep the hulls shape until the fuel tanks installed. The tanks are secured to the angle iron. I believe the stringers will then be covered & finished in Kevlar.

Looking forward to seeing the deck joined with the hull next.

I think that's Hull 34-57 in the background, a few weeks ahead of mine & also progressing nicely. Erik1976 that your 340?

In April my 34 will be two years old. I have a tendency of every two or three years getting a new CC. I can tell you honestly that from how happy I've been with my 34 the thought of a new CC hasn't really crossed my mind.

I remember the TS progress pics at that point, your going to enjoy your boat tremendously.

I still see no hole in the bottom for a bow thruster...

That's bc mine is stealth resembling the torpedo tube on a submarine. It's only visible when in use.

PFD's- I own several Lifeline vests from the Skater & I think they offer a great product but I was wondering what my fellow performance CC owners are wearing while boating, when participating in a poker run or any type of long haul at speed (like a run to the Keys or Bahamas).

Please share the brand, model & where you purchased the PFD you are endorsing!

Thanks in Advance

Last weeks progress
 

Hoping to see a pic of the deck & hull this week!

I'm definitely a Checklist guy so I can appreciate the use of one from a structure, accountability & organizational standpoint.