For years, serious offshore anglers and cruising enthusiasts on the West Coast have watched Grady-White's loyal East Coast following with a mix of admiration and envy. The brand has long been synonymous with quality, durability, and thoughtful engineering. Finding the right model to handle the unique demands of Pacific waters keeps getting easier with the arrival of the Grady-White Express 340.
Meet the Express 340
The Express 340 is Grady-White's boldest statement yet in the express cruiser segment, and it delivers on every front. With a 34' continuously variable vee hull, this boat was built to eat up miles in comfort without sacrificing the fishability that Grady-White loyalists demand. The beam comes in at just over 11 feet, giving the boat a stable, planted feel even when conditions get rough, and on the West Coast, conditions will get rough.
Power comes from triple outboard engines, allowing for a cleaner transom, better fuel efficiency, and easier maintenance compared to traditional inboard configurations. The result is a boat that can push well past 50 mph when you need to run from weather, yet settles into an efficient cruise that won't destroy your fuel budget on a long run up the coast or out to the Channel Islands.
Why This Is a Big Deal for West Coast Boaters
West Coast offshore fishing and cruising presents a different set of challenges than what most East Coast or Gulf Coast designs are optimized for. Pacific swells are longer, steeper, and less predictable. Coastal fog, strong afternoon winds, and long runs between ports demand a hull that inspires confidence, not one that has you white-knuckling it on the return trip.
The Express 340's SeaV²® hull with its fine entry cuts through Pacific chop rather than pounding over it, making long offshore runs dramatically more comfortable. The deep-V design handles quartering seas with authority, a critical trait for anyone running the notoriously challenging conditions off Northern California or the offshore grounds near San Diego and Los Angeles.
Beyond the hull, the Express 340 offers a genuine overnight capability with its below-deck cabin, something rare in this style of boat. Whether you're anchored up at Catalina Island, or making a multi-day trip along the Baja coast, having a proper berth, head, and galley transforms what's possible out of a single vessel. This is the kind of boat that replaces two boats.
See It for Yourself
The good news? You don't have to wait long to get eyes and hands on one. Boat Specialists has secured the first Grady-White Express 340 available for viewing and boarding on the West Coast, and they're bringing it directly to the people.
Your first opportunity to step aboard is at the Newport Beach Boat Show, April 16–19, where the Express 340 will be on full display. Get a feel for the layout, the fit and finish, and the thoughtful details that have made Grady-White one of the most respected names in the industry.
Can't make Newport? No problem. The Express 340 will also be the star of the Boat Specialists Boat Show on May 2nd, a can't-miss event for anyone serious about upgrading their time on the water.
The team at Boat Specialists knows these boats inside and out, and they'll be on hand to walk you through everything the Express 340 has to offer and answer any questions you have about making it your next vessel.
The Bottom Line
The Grady-White Express 340 isn't just a new model. It's a new benchmark for what a West Coast offshore boat can be. Tough enough for the Pacific, refined enough for extended cruising, and fishable enough to satisfy the most dedicated angler. Come see it at Boat Specialists and find out what all the buzz is about.