The other boat you were considering before this one never would of come close to 80...I mean, 300 MPH. BTA continues to impress!

56 hours on such a new boat means you are a very lucky man to have such a beautiful boat and be able to use it! I would have posted the 305mph too! LOL! A friend of mine from Houston picked up his new 340 Sport last month as well. He hasn't let on the speed yet, his has trip 350s as well... Boat on!

Thanks CH, as you know I made the transition from Go Fast to the CC & it definitely has been the right decision for me at this time for many reasons. Headed to Destin next week & hope to make KW later this year. This will probably taper off next year to include less PR's & more coastal exploring but for now I'm making the most of it & have planned my vacation around all this boating. BAHAMAS is VERY HIGH on my list for 2016.
My GF has already asked me if we are ever going to do anything else besides boating?? Rut Row!

I think you are speak of Mark L. He and I spoke at length before he pulled the trigger & throughout his build. I want to believe Trond or the factory saw 80-81 w/ his boat as they did the very 1st triple 350 340 Sport. I believe mine is slightly heavier than those 2 if that's a legit reason for our speed differential. I have 12v A/C (2 massive batteries, 6 total), the bow bench seating, & the bow bench filler to name a few. And don't forget all the thread required for the quilted stitching.

I also am not the guy who prop tests w/ 10 gals on board & a Tour D' France rider at the helm. I try to do all testing & tuning w/ 90-120 gals of fuel (135gals = 1/2) & my water tank full (30 gals) w/ at least 2 people on board b/c thats how I boat normally give or take a few headcount.

Yup, that's Marc! He has already said we are planning on Bahamas next year! I'm a little apprehensive since my little 32 Victory is not quite the ocean boat you guys have! The videos he has sent me of the keys and surrounding waters is very inticing though. I know the feeling about the GF, mine want a party barge!!!! I told her as soon as I get my walker, we'll start looking!

I've been searching for a better ride quality / towing performance from my trailer. I have spent a good amount of time experimenting w/ the ball height & tongue weight .In the end it appears that the Goodyear Marathon tires although rated for the capacity of my boat / trailer combo are the weak link. I experienced lots of sidewall crush & flex w/ the Marathons but since upgrading to Goodyear GS614 RST's I don't think I'll own another trailer without them. They aren't LT tires but purpose built trailer tires. Ride quality is superior as is the quality & construction of the tire. 14ply trailer tire that closely resembles you'd find on an 18 wheeler trailer. Zero sidewall crush & the tires don't look like they are about to dismount when I make a u-turn in my storage facility lot. 110 psi!!

Unless you damage the sidewall of one of these tires I don't believe you'll live or own the boat long enough to see them replaced from wear.

Many thanks to Rod & Paul at Evolution Trailers for helping me work thru the swap out & providing me tires at their cost so as to make the upgrade as painless as possible. They even provided me w/ an avenue to sell off my 2000 mile Marathon take offs.

1st Class Operation.


http://www.goodyeartrucktires.com/ti...rodline=160007

NASCAT, Thanks for the tire info! You might want to look at "AirSafe" trailer hitches. It is the best thing that I ever added for towing quality.

I've been down the same road with the Marathon's and I will never pull with anything but the G614's on a 16" wheel.
Marathon = 35 pounds G614 = 57 pounds.

When they arrived & I loaded them in my truck & unloaded them at the tire mounting facility they were noticeably heavier, my guess was 20lbs. The sidewalls so stiff they feel like they'd almost resemble a runflat tire if they lost pressure.

Nascat, what a great thread! I am getting ready to take delivery of my new 340 #61 in 2 weeks and have really enjoyed seeing all the production photos.

Congrats, feel free to reach to me if I can be of any assistance. Your going to enjoy your Nor-Tech