Outerlimits and Nor-Tech Seat Time Questions
 

For those that have seat time in a 42 OL and a 43V Nor-Tech I was looking for opinions on ride, speed, handling, etc. in all types of water (preferably ocean 2-4' waves). I understand the OL will be a faster boat with same power for a multitude of reasons but I wanted to get some opinions on ride and fit/finish quality from those who have experience. Any inputs here would be helpful as I narrow down my top two choices.

BTW, I know about cabin and amentities so only looking for ride/driving comparisons and anything else anyone has to offer.

Thanks,
Dave

I'm friendly w/a guy who just upgraded from 43nt w/ twin diesels and arnesons to a 50 w/ the same but trips.
He could buy anything he wants.
He choses the NT for ride comfort.
Less weight = more speed, but also gives up ride comfort.

Ttt

I have never ridden in a Nortech, but I did ride in a 42 Epoxy with 1075's in Miami. One word....WOW...really great riding boat, very fast, and gorgeous. Both brands mentioned are top notch. Nortech builds one hell of a boat too. That would be a hard choice, wish I was the one having to deal with it :D Good luck

Contact Jassman - he went through this same issue a couple times, same boats.:D

Jeff's been great with a lot of good info. I was just probing for other inputs or as much as possible to help me sway the scale which is nearly even (strong points of each are different but overall I feel they are closely matched).

Knot for Me put a quote out here once that asked do you want performance with luxury, or luxury with performance? I thought that was well put.

How you liking your F-4? I thought that was a good looking boat at the Miami show this year!

Vyper340,
If you will be purchasing one or the other you will be spending alot of $$'s on the purchase. Why not spend a couple hundred for a plane ticket and ride in each. The you can make the decision based on your input and not someone elses. Everyone has a different opinion on what is a good/great riding boat. It will be your boat so ride in it and decide. If the seller is serious about selling he will provide a test ride.

Rick

The boat runs great, and the workmanship is outstanding. Here is a thread started by Wild after a ride Sunday in the snot at LOTO. He is a LipShip Cig guy.

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...d.php?t=159578

What did Wild think of the new exhaust?

Wild did not get in the water long enough to check them out. We were tied up in the cove just off from the dock. Chevy was tied up with us though, and he checked them out thoroughly - he really liked them. Water was OK - we were in for an hour or so. Should be perfect in another couple weeks.

Well put....Two different rides for two different types of people. Look at the quality of both, and then the price for what you are getting. If buying used then it's what ever you can get from the individual seller's. If new, Nortech will be going to a vacuum bag infused resin process which will lighten the boat and create more speed. The Nortech will also be 2-3' longer, so keep that in mind, the boat is actually 44.6. Good Luck in what ever your decision is, you can't go wrong either way. Jeff

Rick - I agree and have ridden the NT and will be riding both again before the sale. I'm simply looking for opinions on both from those who have some experience in them to help me get more information. Thanks.

Dave have spent much time in both, I take care off a lot of performance boats one of them is a 43 tripple nt with 625s super ride in any conditions the bigger the better. oh and by the way this boat is for sale,owner wants a new one please contact me if your intrested. lee

Lee - I believe the one you're speaking off is one of the ones I'm looking at. Is it purple, orange and silver?

Vyperstein,
Buy the boat. :)

OMG I'm rolling on that one! :D

Somebody else now has that moniker!! :evilb:

Don't get me started BillR... :p

yes it may be if u need info on it email me [email protected] put nor tech in subject line
lee

Choice 1: A 42 Tiger
Choice 2: A 42X
:evilb: :drink:

BTW: Here is a shot of what you have been / will be seeing. :drink: :evilb:

Dave,
I would love to build the first 43 Active Thunder with your name on the title. Guaranteed performer.

A bent platform :confused: :evilb:

:eek: DOH! :D

Hey, when are we going skiing dude? I'll need some time to dust off my stick!

Oops, hijacking Cowboy's thread....:evilb:

What's the matter? Diane not taking care of this lately? :evilb: :evilb:

by chance did you ever find the boat you were looking for:cool:..Thanks Jeff

We have a beautiful 43' NT w/trip 525's available, 55 origional hrs,lift kept,call me for details,....269.208.5321 Marc

Jassby has one with a whole season of running on it - which is probably 9 hours!:eek:

And it has 1400 HP with only 2 engines....:ernaehrung004::food-smiley-007:

keep it up...Off to Destin I go..and then driving straight up to LOTO..to stay at your place for at least 3 weeks,,,,better get alot of Minute Maid Pomagranite Tea and or lemonade and Goose ready:cool:

Ok, I will be there Wednesday. Bring that blue bayou so I have someone I can run side by side with.:evilb::eek:

Goose and lemonade are waiting - and it is pink lemonade - your favorite color.:grinser010:

pink lemonade - your favorite color.


LOL :D