2003 2003 3470 Express

Step aboard and you’ll notice how solid this 3470 feels underfoot—wide side decks, secure bow rails, and plenty of grab handles make moving forward to handle lines or drop the hook feel confident and safe. Visibility from the helm is excellent, with a clean dash layout and room for updated electronics, so longer runs are far less tiring. Below, the natural light from the deck hatches keeps the cabin from feeling cave-like, even on overcast days. Storage is a pleasant surprise: deep cockpit lockers, cleverly hidden galley cabinets, and roomy hanging lockers let you cruise for days without feeling cluttered. Add the generator, and you’ve got real autonomy at anchor.

This 3470 Express is well suited to local waters where conditions can shift from calm to choppy over the course of a day. The deep-V hull and big-block Volvos give you the punch to stay on plane through lumpier afternoon seas, yet still throttle back for a relaxed sunset troll along the shoreline. With air conditioning supported by the onboard generator, overnights at a quiet anchorage are comfortable even when shore power isn’t available. The combination of generous cockpit seating and a sociable cabin layout fits perfectly with the area’s mix of day boating, dockside gatherings, and weekend island-hopping.