Thanks DD, I can't take credit for being the first but when I originally asked if it was possible Terry Sobo walked me back into the rigging area where the Blue & White 340 I posted pics of earlier in this thread was under construction. Seeing it in person confirmed my opting for this configuration.

The Hull & Deck are Bonded together??? Wow !!! That makes a Nice Stiff structure. What covers all the access ports?? Combing / Padding??? That is gonna be a First Class Vessel. Their attention to detail and your creativity/willingness to be "Custom" is certainly going to pay Dividends... Awesome Job

How fast will it be with 700's and 6's?

FD- I appreciate the kind words, I'm pretty pleased with the way it's all coming together to date. I feel like I'm benefiting from a tremendous joint effort where everyone (Nor-Tech, SportBoats & myself) are all pulling on the same side of the rope towards a common goal. Each one of the parties involved has contributed with an idea that's custom or unique.

I believe the oval ports are for rigging purposes. You are correct they will be hidden behind the coaming pads.

Talk about stiff & strong if you could see the thickness of the cockpit liner / deck, it's one hefty piece. Has to be 1.75 - 2" thick.

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Erik,

Your boat is coming along nicely. Is that a black hull w/ a dark silver boot stripe?? Post more pics as you get them.
I'll be there Fri 2/13 if there's anything I can do for you, then cruising over to the boat show.

Have you named it yet? I was thinking of cool boat names already. Looks great

Yeah that's not really a concern. These were all taken at 50 MPH just south of Bimini.

Pstorti- I could get use to boating in those waters & conditions!

Steet- I plan to have my graphics guy create a NASTECH & NASCON in the NASCAR bar font at your recommendation & see what that looks like.