340 Islander; 340 SF

Baja is known for their series of go-fast sport boats, so it’s hardly a surprise that the 340 Islander (called the 340 Sportfish in 2003–05) is a fast ride. Built on a narrow—and trailerable—fully cored hull with an integrated outboard bracket, this needle-nosed sportster is clearly designed for high-speed, rough-water performance. By positioning the console well forward on the deck, the 340 has a fairly large aft cockpit in spite of her slender 8'6" beam. A low-profile cuddy cabin at the bow houses a V-berth and horizontal rod racks, and the forward console seat lifts up on hydraulic rams to expose a walk-in head compartment with opening port below. Standard features include forward jump seats (with cushions), rear bench seat, low-profile bow rails, dive ladder, raw-water washdown, cockpit bolsters, trim tabs, drop-down helm seats, tilt wheel, drop-down bolster seats. An optional Sportfish Package includes a standup 30-gallon livewell, in-floor fish boxes, bait prep station (transom), freshwater washdown, and cuddy rod storage. Fitted with a pair of 250hp Mercury outboards, the 340 SF will attain a top speed in the neighborhood of 50 knots.