2018 nortech 340. Go thru the thread. My boat is the white hull. Yellow striped. Two tone grey interior. Grey seadek

Yep, saw it...very nice boat! I would like to have a conversation with you if you are up to it. I have some questions in regards to a purchase. 586-980-0999

JaxBoiler - Do you still have your Nortech 340? After owning it for some time, did you ever regret going with the 340 vs. 390? I am not at all concerned about maxing out top speed. 75mph is all I need as this is a boat I will normally have family and friends on. Just want to be able to cruise at much higher speeds in the 50-60 range realistically vs. the 35-40 range I can do now on my Cobia 280 DC w Twin F250s. (just sold last week).

Interested in anyone else's opinions on the handling / inside feel differences between the two boats. Bow and cabin space seems almost identical. The second row helm seat would be really nice for my situation, but I am not sure it is worth the trade off in price, more difficulty trailering, fuel burn, and somewhat harder maneuvering around docks / coves, etc.

SilverTT,

I've owned 2 NT 340's w/ triple 350's & then a 390 w/ the same power.
There was no regret purchasing either 340 but as I started to use my boat more offshore (Bahamas Trips) I realized how small it felt at times. Lets face it it doesn't take much for the ocean or gulf to kick up & a 50' boat feel small but the 390 was definitely a better rough water capable boat and better balanced.
I lost 5-6mph top end going to the larger boat w/ the same power but it was insignificant.

The ride quality of the 390 is noticeably different than the 340 but that's not implying the 340 is a slouch by any means.
My boat had the larger top, club sport rear seat, 3rd row & bow U-shape seat w/ seat backs.
Helm & cabin are identical between both boats.
IMO the cabin is the weakness of the otherwise superior Nor-Tech CC, it's smaller than most of the other CC cabins and lacks amenities found among it's competitors.

Didn't really notice a difference maneuverability wise as long as you have a bow thruster.

Getting up to speed from a stop is a bit more noticeable when towing but once at speed no big deal.
I towed w/ a 2017 GMC Denali 3500 & it was plenty capable, make sure you have a GOOD trailer w/ GOOD brakes.

NASCAT - Incredibly helpful, thank you. Exactly the kind of feedback I am looking for to help with decision. As for my boating location and style, we are going to be in Long Island Sound 95% of the time. If not familiar with the area we see pretty flat water most of the time but does kick up into 2-3ft range maybe 2 out of 7 days, though usually not for the whole day. You typically do not have to drive in that water if don't want but would think 340 should handle fine anyway. If it was 3-5ft I would not go out or certainly not go far at high speeds. We will also do an occassional trip to Montauk or NYC from where we are in CT but again would plan for nicer days and just not go if the weather is not great (also plenty of harbor marinas / coves to stop along way if necessary). I do want the boat to feel like a sportscar / drivers boat as much as possible which is why I am leaning towards the 340 though I know the 390s are incredible as well.

If you are not in rough water (certainly Bahamas Trips would qualify) and you don't need the second row helm seat and you really want the boat to feel fun / nimble / responsive, would you say the 340 is the way to go?

SilverTT,
I sold my NT earlier this year. Loved the boat, only had a few minor things I would gripe about (mostly pump access in the cabin)

It was very capable in big water, sounds like it would be a great boat for your needs.

NT did have a 340 at the Miami show with a second row of helm seats. Was crowded in the cockpit area, but probably more useful than the sliding cooler seat in my opinion.
None of my crew wanted to sit or kneel on that cooler for Bahamas trips or other long rides.

I grew up in Rye & Harrison, got all my boating experience on the Long Island Sound as a kid so very familiar.
We had a 23' Formula w/ OMC I/O, made many a day trip to Montauk, Cos Cob etc. Very few towards NYC.
A NT 340 is plenty capable of a boat for the type of boating you wish to do.
I don't think you want 2nd row on a 340, I know they built one but makes the stern cockpit area very cramped.

We were caught in foul weather both Bahamas trips, the first in the 340 from Nassau back to Pompano, had 4 on board only room for 3 to be protected at the helm. My buddy & I rotated sitting on the cooler sucked up under the top as best we could.

The next time was in the 390, torrential downpour on the way to Abaco's.
Was nice to seat 6 safely in the 2 rows everyone w/ wind & rain protection.

I'm not sure if you are considering new or used but you need to get yourself out on a 340, either a boat show demo or through your local dealer.
I purchased all 3 of mine from SportBoats Marine in Fort Myers.
Excellent buying experiences x3.

Had Waves and Wheels replace my slide out cooler on my 34 with this. Footrest raises and lowers electrically. Girls love this seat. Would be a nice option fot NT to add to their option list.

That was a nice upgrade, surprised NT didn't expand on that idea of yours.

Sobo was aware at the time and interested in how it turned out but right about the middle of the project was when he left NT, so I doubt anyone at NT is aware of it. If I built a new 340 I'd incorporate a lot of the innovation you did with them, plus try to talk them into this rear facing seat option. I bet a number of 340 buyers would opt for it. My wife likes sitting in that seat more than the front bolsters. And oddly enough you get decent wind protection there too.