STAMAS 340 EXPRESS walk WALKAROUND CUDDIE Boston Whaler Grady White TROPHY Tiara

You are bidding on a VERY RARE DIESEL OPTIONED FULLY LOADED 2002 Stamas 340 Express - Rigged to fish while cruising in comfort--LOA 36' 2" Beam 12'6"--Draft 28" (Propellers in Pockets)--Cabin 19' long by 9.8' wide sleeps 6 adults--Cockpit is over 90 square feet--Forward berth at the widest 8' long by 8.75'--See manufacturer's specifications below--Mechanical:--Twin 370 HP Yanmar 6LYA-STP with Approximately 800 hours--Good Freefall Windlass with 20' Chain and 600' of Rode--CruiseAir SMX II Air Conditioning/Heating--Northern Lights OM673 Generator--Fireboy CG2350227 Automatic Fire Extinguisher--350 Gallon fuel capacity in two saddle tanks--Electronics:Lowrance HDS-10 Gen2 X 2--Lowrance Link-8 VHF with AIS--Lowrance 3G Radar--Raymarine ST 6002 Autopilot--Jabsco 6" Remote Controlled Multi directional fixed mount Spotlight--6" Ritchie Compass at Helm--Convenience:Microwave--Refrigerator-- Stove--Hot water heater--Raw and fresh water wash downs--Head with holding tank--Swim Platform with ladder--Fresh water tank--Fishing:30 Gallon Live well--210 Quart Insulated fish box--16 Rod Holders in Cabin--24 Rod holders on T-Top--4 Rod Holders on Gunwale--Bait prep station--Other:The boat is in outstanding condition. It cruises at 25+ MPH whilst getting 1 MPG. It is an excellent fishing boat as it rides well at anchor and drifts comfortable through most seas. It handles heavy seas exceptionally well, is a very dry ride and will always get you home. The boat is located in Cape Coral, Florida.

The Stamas family has been building fishing boats in Tarpon Springs, Florida, for almost 50 years, and Stamas Yacht is still run by descendants of the Stamas brothers who founded the company. It is one of the oldest boat manufacturers in the U.S. that has been continuously owned and operated by the same family. That's reassuring to many of us. Stamas went all-fiberglass in 1959, making it one of the more experienced companies in the world with that material. The latest boat to grace the Stamas line is the 340 Express, which falls squarely between the larger 370 Express, introduced a couple of years ago, and the 310 Express, a longtime mainstay. Like the 370, the 340 features a raised bridgedeck that is slightly higher than a conventional express design. It was built that way to make room for a mid-cabin berth, but the resulting gain in height also provides excellent visibility from the helm and the entire bridgedeck. The helm has bench seating, with a second bench to port for passengers. Both have handy coolers under the seats to keep the beverage of your choice within easy reach. Stamas provides a large area above the helm for mounting electronics, and a tilt wheel so you can drive comfortably whether standing or sitting.

There's a full head with shower to starboard and a compact, but well-equipped galley forward of that. The galley comes with an AC/DC refrigerator, a microwave oven, and an alcohol/electric stove. Forward, a large double berth in the forepeak has plentiful storage beneath it, and the dinette, to port, converts to a second double berth. The entire cabin is finished in rich teak wood, and the cabin sole is teak and holly. It is a downright beautiful area. The 340 runs very well with the 370 Yanmars, posting a cruise speed of 26.4 knots at 3000 rpm. At a wide-open 3525 rpm, the 340 hit 30.96 knots. Stamas builds the boat with propeller pockets that give it a very shallow 28-inch draft and help reduce the shaft angle. The latter gives the boat a very level attitude while underway. Our test day was calm, but Stamas boats have a reputation as being very good sea boats, and this one should be no exception. It's clear that Stamas has another winner on its hands. The 340 will be a great choice for the family that likes to fish and cruise, and it's always nice to know that there's someone named Stamas back at company headquarters who can answer questions or offer assistance should you need it.