Research Pursuit Boats - C 340

~ We’re not even going to try to pretend that the C 340 was designed for any other purpose than hard core fishing. Yes, it makes an excellent yacht tender. And yes, it can easily take the family and all of the kids’ friends out sandbar hopping, but — where the C 340 really shines — is when the seas kick up, the bite is on, and lesser boats stay home.

Its aggressive deep-V hull and notched transom design slices through rough water at a remarkable clip – thanks to its powerful twin Yamaha engines that provide maximum horsepower and fuel economy and the need for that third engine – as you make your way to where the big fish are. An optional fold-down transom seat and adjustable helm and companion seats ensure that you and your crew will be rested and ready when the first clip snaps and “Fish On!” breaks the silence.

Fishing features include a 52-gallon recirculating livewell in the aft portion of the helm seat. The rigging station is located at the transom with a cutting surface, pliers and knife holders, tackle drawers and fresh and raw water so that everything you need is within reach. An additional optional livewell can be mounted along the transom for a never ending supply of livies. Even the cleats retract so you won’t snag a line when the fight is on or when you’re cast netting live bait.

With four insulated in-deck fish boxes and an optional insulated bow deck box, you have plenty of room for the day’s catch — and no excuse not to fill them up. Other amenities include an enclosed electric head with macerator and pumpout within the console, easily accessible by a large door forward. For entertainment, there’s a Clarion AM/FM/CD stereo with iPod jack and four speakers.
Draft: 2 ft. 6 in.
Beam: 9 ft. 6 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 371
Water tank capacity: 30
Holding tank capacity: 10
Standard features: • Pursuit® Protection Plan:
5-year hull/deck structural warranty,
5-year blister-free warranty,
2-year limited warranty
• Reinforced foam cored stringer system
• Custom non-skid deck, cockpit surface and gunwale boards
• 1/2" S.S. transom eyes (2) & 5/8" bow eye
• Self-draining cockpit
• One-piece welded 1" S.S. Rail
• Boarding ladder
• Four 8" S.S. flush pull up cleats
• Two 8" S.S. flush pull up spring cleats
• Adjustable dual seat/leaning post w/rocket launchers

• Cockpit courtesy lights
• Forward rode/anchor locker w/overboard drain
• Drink holders
• Bi-fold transom door w/fiberglass gate
• Cockpit coaming bolsters
• Four large insulated storage/fishbox compartments
• Aluminum reinforcement plates for downrigger installation, aft gunwale, port & starboard
• Fresh & raw water quick-connect fitting at bait prep center
• Molded Plexiglass windshield
• Adjustable captain & companion seats
• Enclosed compartment under console for storage, with electric head, holding tank & macerator
• Interior lighting
• Intregal foot rest

• Two 12V Receptacles in helm
• Clarion® AM/FM stereo & CD w/4 speakers & iPod jack
• Carling® rocker switches
• Large forward swinging door for head compartment access
• Six S.S. rod holders in gunwale
• Insulated in-floor fishboxes w/macerator pump out and overboard drain
• Aft tackle center

• Leaning post with tackle storage trays and 52 gal. Oceana blue circular livewell w/polycarbonate scratch-resistant lid
• Bait prep station with molded rigging Cutouts
• Dual cylinder hydraulic steering
• 14.5" tilting stainless steel polished steering wheel w/knob
• Flush pop up bow/nav lights
• Lenco® trim tabs w/indicator on helm
• Quad battery switches w/ batteries (4)
• 12V electrical breaker panel
• Four aluminum fuel tanks
• Racor® fuel filters / water separators

• Analog 2" fuel gauges (3 total)
• 30 gal. freshwater tank
• U.S.C.G. & international lighting
• Bilge pumps (2)
• Fire extinguishers (2)
• Horn & compass
• Pursuit meets or exceeds all USCG & ABYC standards
• Yamaha Fuel Management System (standard w/engine package)