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14 apache 09-20-2011 09:05 PM


Originally Posted by Bustin Chop (Post 3507900)
I am wanting to upgrade in a few months to a faster boat. I am wanting to get to about 115 or 120 MPH. what would be the best buy?

Nor-tech would be my choice. Take a ride in both before buying anything. Make sure you drive both boats in "bumpy water" not lake conditions! Outerlimits is very sexy. If you want to get beat up having sex thats your choice.

36Envision 09-20-2011 09:08 PM

Cat will be much faster with equal power. I'd probably go Nor-Tech.....but both boats are nice. As mentioned, ride in both in same water conditions.

OL40SVX 09-20-2011 09:11 PM

I dont really know of any Nor-Tech vee's that can run 115-120 let alone handle as well as an Outerlimits. The Carbon Epoxy boat will last longer and hold together better over time. Nor-Tech does build a very nice boat but usually heavier and much slower. Ive run 51 Outerlimits at 115 in rough water and wasnt getting beat up at all. Going fast in any type of rough water in any boat and your going to get beat a little bit.

OL40SVX 09-20-2011 09:13 PM


Originally Posted by 36Envision (Post 3508153)
Cat will be much faster with equal power. I'd probably go Nor-Tech.....but both boats are nice. As mentioned, ride in both in same water conditions.

A 43ft Outerlimits with 700s runs 118mph I think a 36 Nor-Tech cat runs 120-125? Not much faster if you ask me in a smaller cat.

wrinkleface 09-20-2011 09:20 PM


Originally Posted by OL40SVX (Post 3508155)
I dont really know of any Nor-Tech vee's that can run 115-120 let alone handle as well as an Outerlimits. The Carbon Epoxy boat will last longer and hold together better over time. Nor-Tech does build a very nice boat but usually heavier and much slower. Ive run 51 Outerlimits at 115 in rough water and wasnt getting beat up at all. Going fast in any type of rough water in any boat and your going to get beat a little bit.

Actually I do believe there have been a couple 43 NT's that run into the high teens!

boating37 09-20-2011 09:21 PM


Originally Posted by OL40SVX (Post 3508155)
I dont really know of any Nor-Tech vee's that can run 115-120 let alone handle as well as an Outerlimits. The Carbon Epoxy boat will last longer and hold together better over time. Nor-Tech does build a very nice boat but usually heavier and much slower. Ive run 51 Outerlimits at 115 in rough water and wasnt getting beat up at all. Going fast in any type of rough water in any boat and your going to get beat a little bit.

My Nor-Tech ran 117mph with full tank of gas and 4 guys on the boat, and ran out of prop, still working on props.Should see low to mid 120's.

OL40SVX 09-20-2011 09:25 PM


Originally Posted by boating37 (Post 3508176)
My Nor-Tech ran 117mph with full tank of gas and 4 guys on the boat, and ran out of prop, still working on props.Should see low to mid 120's.

But with 950 Zuls correct?

14 apache 09-20-2011 09:30 PM


Originally Posted by OL40SVX (Post 3508155)
I dont really know of any Nor-Tech vee's that can run 115-120 let alone handle as well as an Outerlimits. The Carbon Epoxy boat will last longer and hold together better over time. Nor-Tech does build a very nice boat but usually heavier and much slower. Ive run 51 Outerlimits at 115 in rough water and wasnt getting beat up at all. Going fast in any type of rough water in any boat and your going to get beat a little bit.

If the boat is built good it will last 30+ years no problem with out epoxy mine did. 115 in what kind water? rough water is not the same for two different people. Iv had my 41 in 5/6' seas at 90+ not getting beat up.:party-smiley-004:

OL40SVX 09-20-2011 09:39 PM


Originally Posted by 14 apache (Post 3508187)
If the boat is built good it will last 30+ years no problem with out epoxy mine did. 115 in what kind water? rough water is not the same for two different people. Iv had my 41 in 5/6' seas at 90+ not getting beat up.:party-smiley-004:

Some good 6ft rollers with chop on top. In fact the owner had a 47 Apache and he was tired of the boat falling apart so he went back to an Outerlimits. He'll tell you the Outerlimits is a better riding and running boat.

PokerRun388 09-20-2011 09:45 PM


Originally Posted by OL40SVX (Post 3508182)
But with 950 Zuls correct?

He never answered the question....


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