SeaVee 340Z

The new SeaVee 340Z (34’9″ LOA, 10′ beam) features the patented twin-stepped, cross-ventilated hull incorporating multiple lifting bodies and unique geometry for a fixed trim angle throughout a wide range of speeds. That provides the captain a clear view of the horizon, maximum fuel efficiency, more speed, and safe predictable handling when making hard turns.

Capable of planing at only 16 mph, the 340Z handles rough seas with ease. The Miami-based builder offers the 340Z with twin or triple outboards ranging from 600 hp to 1,050 hp, which enables the 340Z to run more than 70 mph at top end. A newly designed larger bow with reverse chines redirects ocean spray downward for a dry ride. For fishing, the 340Z can carry up to 42 fishing rods neatly tucked away under the deck, on the sides of the console, in the T-top, and on the back of the leaning post. Up to three pressurized livewells facilitate the fishing experience.

The SeaVee 340Z features a dedicated console designed to maximize deck space and plenty of interior room. Sea Vee also offers a variety of towers, cold storage, and rod holder configurations. Families seeking additional amenities can choose from a variety of comfortable forward and aft seating, sunpad options as well as shower and head. seaveeboats.com; (305) 759-6419

By Doug Thompson, Southern Boating Magazine July 2016

The Scout 195 Sportfish (19’5″ LOA, 8’6″ beam) runs on the builder’s revolutionary NuV3 fuel-efficient, high-performance hull design. The Scout 195 Sportfish has extra-wide gunwales and hull depth help make the boat a truly seaworthy vessel. Stainless steel hardware and cup holders, ample rod and tackle storage, a leaning post aerated bait well, and a convenient removable 94-quart cooler in front of the console complete with cushions are among the standard features available. Four stainless steel, flush-mount rod holders, rod storage under the gunwale, and room for four more rods at the console offer plenty of rod storage for you and your crew. An optional T-top comes with rocket launchers as well. In addition, other standard features include two stern jump seats, a 12-volt plug, compass, glove box, console storage compartment, and swim platform for easy boarding from the water. Optional equipment on the 195 SF includes a JBL AM/FM stereo with iPod jacks, hydraulic steering, Bimini top, bow cushion, leaning post backrest, a folding back rest seat with ski tow, and choice of four hull colors. Powered by a Yamaha 150-hp F150 outboard engine, the 195 Sportfish runs to a top speed of 49.1 mph and cruises at 25 mph.

An optional T-top comes with rocket launchers as well. In addition, other standard features include two stern jump seats, a 12-volt plug, compass, glove box, console storage compartment, and swim platform for easy boarding from the water. Optional equipment on the 195 SF includes a JBL AM/FM stereo with iPod jacks, hydraulic steering, Bimini top, bow cushion, leaning post backrest, a folding back rest seat with ski tow, and choice of four hull colors. Powered by a Yamaha 150-hp F150 outboard engine, the 195 Sportfish runs to a top speed of 49.1 mph and cruises at 25 mph.

Four stainless steel, flush-mount rod holders, rod storage under the gunwale, and room for four more rods at the console offer plenty of rod storage for you and your crew. An optional T-top comes with rocket launchers as well.

In addition, other standard features include two stern jump seats, a 12-volt plug, compass, glove box, console storage compartment, and swim platform for easy boarding from the water. Optional equipment on the 195 SF includes a JBL AM/FM stereo with iPod jacks, hydraulic steering, Bimini top, bow cushion, leaning post backrest, a folding back rest seat with ski tow, and choice of four hull colors. Powered by a Yamaha 150-hp F150 outboard engine, the 195 Sportfish runs to a top speed of 49.1 mph and cruises at 25 mph.

scoutboats.com; (843) 821-0068

By Doug Thompson, Southern Boating Magazine July 2016