Venture 34 Open

The boat that established the Venture brand (and one of the first big center consoles to hit the market), the 34 Open is a limited production fishing machine notable for her sleek lines and exceptional open-water performance. This is a top-tier boat offered with a long list of standard equipment and a near custom level of fit and finish. The hullsides, deck and hatches are all cored with Divinycell for strength and weight reduction, and the hull bottom is reinforced with Kevlar. The transom is cored with a ceramic matrix (rather than plywood) that offers superior compression strength. The bow has a large raised casting deck containing two huge in-deck fish boxes that drain overboard. Standard features include a huge 55-gallon oval livewell (transom), bait prep center with fresh and salt water washdowns, transom rigging station, forward console seat with cooler under, anchor locker, recessed bow rails, and a transom door and gate. The Venture’s walk-in console includes a standup head with shower and sink. (Note that a cuddy version was also available.) A fast ride, twin 250hp outboards top out around 45 knots. Twin 300s reach close to 55 knots.