Weldcraft 340 Odyssey

The Weldcraft 340 Odyssey is the perfect hard-core Great Lakes fishing machine,” says Brent Reed of Reed Yacht Sales.

One look at this unique, heavy gauge, welded aluminum boat and you can only agree.

Engineered, designed and built in Clarkston, Washington since 1968, Weldcraft boats are built for the big water with extensive bow bracing and a backbone engineered for maximum strength and durability.

The flagship of the Weldcraft lineup, the 340 Odyssey shines with stunning performance thanks to its maximum power of twin Yamaha 5.6L, V8 XTO Offshore outboards delivering 900 horsepower in all. With its ample power and full reverse chine bottom, this is very much the serious angler’s dream boat.

“She offers a massive cockpit, a nice cabin to escape from the elements and full walkaround side decks,” said Reed.

The cabin features frameless bonded windows including a front-leaning windshield, slider side windows and rear bulkhead windows. Four bench seats with footrests and storage underneath, along with port and starboard front helm seats with flip-up bolsters and suspension seat bases assure comfort in even big rollers. The cuddy is equipped with a head including an electric toilet and sink, along with a private sleeping berth.

The Weldcraft’s helm features Helm Master electronic steering, ZipWake trim control, a Garmin GPSmap 8616xsv 16-inch touchscreen MFD and other essential equipment. Options include dual LED spotlights, a rigging station with refrigerator and storage, a Wallas Spartan diesel heater, a Seakeeper 2 gyro, a bow thruster and a Garmin radar set.

“You really need to experience the Weldcraft 340 Odyssey’s seakeeping abilities,” says Reed. “It is truly second to none in the heavy gauge welded aluminum market, and an ideal offshore boat for the Great Lakes.”