2007 BOSTON BOAT WORKS MJM 34z Hardtop Express

BONNE FETE is a very nice example of the popular 34z Express Hard Top. The 34z was designed by Doug Zurn to be the perfect day boat for family and friends, or coastal cruising for a couple. The high-quality construction by Boston Boatworks and rugged design by Doug Zurn provides comfort and safety in offshore conditions as well as excellent fuel-efficient performance thanks to her single Yanmar 440 hp diesel. 

BONNE FETE has benefited from some substantial recent upgrades including a full paint job, new faux teak decks in the cockpit, recent non-skid on all other decks, all new Garmin electronics, and major engine service. Her bow and stern thrusters facilitate easy maneuvering in any situation. She boasts a custom Adirondack bench seat with varnished teak backrests across the stern, along with other less common options including a 12k BTU A/C unit and a custom bimini over the aft cockpit.  

One of the notable design highlights of the 34z is the nearly seamless transition between the different guest areas. The aft cockpit merges with the indoor/outdoor bridge on a single level, then the interior cabin is easily access via a shallow companionway. Communication and access is easy between the galley and the helm. The bridge deck features a hard top, front/side windows, twin adjustable helm and companion seats, and bench seats aft each side for seating 6-8 guests under cover.   

The interior is nicely finished with solid cherry joinerwork including paneled cabinets, drawer fronts, hull ceiling and trim throughout. The cabin floor soles are made from teak and holly (replaced 2024), and the overheads are soft padded panels.   

There is a galley to port which features a large Corian countertop, flush stainless sink with removable cover, microwave, 12-volt Seafrost fridge/freezer drawer, a Princess single burner ceramic cooktop, and ample storage with several drawers and cabinets. The fresh water is filtered through a Seagull water purifier, and there is plenty of space for countertop appliances like a toaster oven, blender etc. 

Opposite the galley is a fully enclosed head with a Vacuflush toilet (rebuilt 2024), stainless vanity sink, and shower with sump pump. There are several storage lockers and an opening port for light and ventilation. 

Further forward there is a full beam U-shaped bench seating area which is large enough to accommodate eight guests. There is a cocktail table in the middle with flip-out leaves to expand the square footage. Storage includes open fiddled shelves outboard each side and a bureau to starboard with storage locker above. There is a large opening deck hatch and two opening hull ports to keep the space light and airy.

All Garmin instruments new in 2020 except where noted: 

Helm controls: 

Hand laid epoxy resin pre-preg vacuum bagged biaxial knot E-glass and Kevlar outer skins with Corecell foam coring in hull with an internal grid of cored stringers and cross members and Airex foam coring in deck. FRP/Airex cored hardtop with molded FRP vertical supports. PVC rubrail with stainless striker. Awlgrip Majestic Blue hull with gold cove and white boot stripe (all new 2024), and black bottom. Painted beige deck non-skid. 

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