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https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...e462cc3fcc.jpg
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...59c73cfdab.jpg I forgot I had these, for you guys that like RED. |
I like the top one but the bottom is a little to old school for the design of the boat. The top design would be so easy to do in vinyl that it might not be worth paint.
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NASCAT, don’t do the red as the dominant color! Your first boat was incredible looking, still remember the first time I saw it on the St. John’s. Stick to what’s worked for you. I’m curious if you have the software for these sample designs or are working with your dealer? I know now you have return VIP customer status, but in my build process trying to get sample ideas like that from dealer or factory has been like pulling teeth. I’ve resorted to a vinyl wrap guy locally to put ideas together. As always, I appreciate your insight into the Nor-Tech product and build process. |
Jax- I'm no graphic artist nor do I have the program. Everything you see has come from NT via the dealer. The first 3 I posted came to me within hrs.
Not bragging nor do I think I'm VIP, what I'm telling you is that you aren't getting the dealer customer support you deserve when spending the $$$ you are on a boat. Best decision I made was to buy my first Nor-Tech from John Kray @ Sportboats Marine. This was pre-dealer territories. That's not to say there aren't other top notch Nor-Tech dealers out there but in comparison based on what I hear & read my experience seems to be quite a bit different. Today I admit it has paid dividends but it's because my first Nor-Tech wasn't a purchase transaction w/ John it was more of a partnership which has grown into a friendship and great working relationship. I have the same relationship w/ Mark Bonafide & Evolution Trailers. Don't ask me how b/c I didn't know either of them when I began my search for a center console and trailer 4+ yrs ago. |
I keep my boat on a trailer in a climate controlled storage condo.
A painted trailer is on my wish list, just not sure if it's in the cards. If you haven't seen an Evolution Trailer in person, it's a work of art supported by a company that prioritizes customer service. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...6c52b3c4c1.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...04507c74c8.jpg |
Indeed. I’m very pleased with my Evolution. From start to finish they were great. Mine is currently in my garage. Awaiting the boat to go on it. |
Originally Posted by NASCAT
(Post 4644149)
Jax- I'm no graphic artist nor do I have the program. Everything you see has come from NT via the dealer. The first 3 I posted came to me within hrs.
Not bragging nor do I think I'm VIP, what I'm telling you is that you aren't getting the dealer customer support you deserve when spending the $$$ you are on a boat. Best decision I made was to buy my first Nor-Tech from John Kray @ Sportboats Marine. This was pre-dealer territories. That's not to say there aren't other top notch Nor-Tech dealers out there but in comparison based on what I hear & read my experience seems to be quite a bit different. Today I admit it has paid dividends but it's because my first Nor-Tech wasn't a purchase transaction w/ John it was more of a partnership which has grown into a friendship and great working relationship. I have the same relationship w/ Mark Bonafide & Evolution Trailers. Don't ask me how b/c I didn't know either of them when I began my search for a center console and trailer 4+ yrs ago. I agree its the dealer. I never had issues with my dealer or NT, when i asked they delivered every time. Erik |
Making Progress
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Very cool!! Won’t be long now! |
Very exciting Nascat. Congrats. I was a bit confused with the 37-206 though. Expected 39-206.:drink:
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Not sure if it will complete this year or not.
There's Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, all the holidays from Thanksgiving thru New Years + whatever they have planned for the Miami Boat Show. I'm good w/ the timing however it works out. As for the hull #'s I used to think the same thing but 39- indicates fishing 39' boat & 37- indicates 39' pleasure boat as best I understand it. |
Originally Posted by Mentalpause
(Post 4654670)
Very exciting Nascat. Congrats. I was a bit confused with the 37-206 though. Expected 39-206.:drink:
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Originally Posted by bill63
(Post 4654681)
The 39 id was for the 39 v bottom which came first so when the CC came along they used the 37 to distinguished the two models. My 39 cc are 37-17 and 37-110
So what is the fish boat designation since it too is a 39? |
Originally Posted by NASCAT
(Post 4654696)
Learning something new everyday.
So what is the fish boat designation since it too is a 39? |
A few progress pics
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Great progress!
Is that a livewell underneath the clubsport rear bench? Also, any thoughts on having the center seat flip down for walkway? As in the 45? |
Dive door. Sweet!
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No not a live well, I believe it's access to the bilge where all the sea cocks & fuel filters are as well as the internally plumbed engine freshwater flush.
On my 34 that's what was under the bench seat cushion. There is also a deck floor access just ahead of the bench seat but that cavity is huge so I don't think one could reach all the way back to the transom from the floor access. Access from the stern swim platform occurs from either side of the center bench seat, it's the outer seat bottoms that are removable and SeaDek typically installed as a boarding pathway. Not sure if many have seen or noticed but the rear swim platform is completely redesigned and now 1 smooth surface w/ out the hinged access door to the outboard mounting wells. It looks way better and is much more functional. Since the bench goes all the way across the stern w/o any walk-thru there's no way for water to enter the cockpit when you come off plane. This is a real issue in a competitor CC, water will flood the entire cockpit floor up to the helm if they don't ease of plane. I know b/c I was out for a sea trial @ MBS and my socks and backpack got soaked. The Dive Door is Standard on a 390 Sport https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...b0de1ceedf.jpg |
IMO, Nor-Tech does a good job constantly refining what they have, introducing new ideas and options as well as make a concerted effort to keep their rigging looking clean and tidy.https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...9cf3a9c2ee.jpg
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Very Nice!
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IMO, Nor-Tech has the best cockpit access and pathway between the backseat and the engines on all their models. On some the rigging is so in the way I don't see how one doesn't trip navigating around the back of the boat.
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Looks like you put the 340 lounger in ??? Great minds think alike !!!!
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Really nice new swim platform. :ernaehrung004:
Looks like power steering on the two outside engines. When I repowered this year I had to buy an additional power steering unit because Merc requires one on each engine on a twin 400 set up, where as they only required one engine with the 300s. |
Originally Posted by bill63
(Post 4661628)
Looks like you put the 340 lounger in ??? Great minds think alike !!!!
Is that what you were referencing, the bench seat w/ seat backs? Those are money!! |
Originally Posted by NASCAT
(Post 4661632)
Bill- not sure I follow when you mention the 340 Lounger. In my previous 340's I had the lounger shortened 13" in order to accommodate the U shape bench seating in the bow. With the 390 being 5' longer I now have the full length lounger + longer U shape bench seating w/ the seat backs.
Is that what you were referencing, the bench seat w/ seat backs? Those are money!! Smaller bed in cabin but hell i am never going to sleep in it. |
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...6bab49c27b.jpg
Ok, got ya, yes I did that on both 340's which was a necessity in order to have the U shape seating. Then I needed the berth extension in order to be able to fit in the berth length wise. I only spent 1nt on each boat, kind to say I did (like camping in your own back yard as a kid) but I prefer to have the option. NT finally adopted my lounger lumbar seat cushion as an option. I was known as a real PITA asking for things like the U shape seating & lumbar lounger, now they are either standard or at least an option available to all. Things that make you go Hmmm??:party-smiley-004: |
Originally Posted by Mentalpause
(Post 4661631)
Merc requires one on each engine on a twin 400 set up, where as they only required one engine with the 300s.
Oh, and not to hi-jack, these Nor-tech's are great looking boats! |
Originally Posted by NASCAT
(Post 4654696)
Learning something new everyday.
So what is the fish boat designation since it too is a 39? |
Originally Posted by salesmanship
(Post 4662250)
They use 392 for the Superfish designator.
Your all caught up on the 868 posts now!! :lolhit: |
Originally Posted by NASCAT
(Post 4661642)
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...6bab49c27b.jpg
Ok, got ya, yes I did that on both 340's which was a necessity in order to have the U shape seating. Then I needed the berth extension in order to be able to fit in the berth length wise. I only spent 1nt on each boat, kind to say I did (like camping in your own back yard as a kid) but I prefer to have the option. NT finally adopted my lounger lumbar seat cushion as an option. I was known as a real PITA asking for things like the U shape seating & lumbar lounger, now they are either standard or at least an option available to all. Things that make you go Hmmm??:party-smiley-004: |
Originally Posted by Double Rigged
(Post 4662266)
Sometimes customers have good ideas not just the boat builders LOL! |
Finally brought my 340 home from the factory about three weeks ago. Been very happy with it so far, only complaint is I haven’t had enough time to put more hours on it. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...0492fd565.jpeg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...722e5416c.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...b7ee2b6f1.jpeg |
SWEET!! Merry Christmas to YOU!! |
That boat is gorgeous! Congratulations! |
GenY Torsion Hitch
Decided to splurge for a better towing package knowing the Nor-Tech 390 is both longer and heavier than my previous 340.
Heard good things about the GenY Torsion Hitch from a fellow CC owner who owns and tows a Mystic. Says he has over 10k towing miles and loves it.https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...3f0c30cec0.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...6f71293fbb.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...267854055a.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...c7aac6bf56.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...0f55844c2e.jpg |
Nice looking piece. I’m assuming it works on the same principle as the torflex axles. Any concerns that the total arm (distance from the receiver hitch to the ball) will cause excessive leverage on the hitch itself? |
Very nice! I too have been thinking about one of those hitches. Would very much appreciate real world experience with it after you have had some time with it. |
Originally Posted by payuppsucker
(Post 4670137)
Nice looking piece. I’m assuming it works on the same principle as the torflex axles. Any concerns that the total arm (distance from the receiver hitch to the ball) will cause excessive leverage on the hitch itself? Your question / concern is valid. Here's my theory; a NT-390 on a trailer w/ 1/2 tank of fuel weighs approx 16,000lbs. GMC advertises their Class V hitch towing capacity @ 20,000lbs & suggests a 10-15% tongue weight. I've never been able to achieve 10% tongue weight w/ any boat I've owned including my 34' Nor-Tech. Lets assume I can, that would be approx 1600lbs on the ball on a floating torsion hitch so I'm not only under the receivers suggested max tongue rating of 2000lbs but I also have a hitch that is absorbing the load and dampening the leverage you have raised concern about. The GenY hitch has quite a long 2.5" x 2.5" solid shank w/ 2 hitch pin options, I believe it's in as far as it will go in the pics but I'm not 100% sure which hole, I just installed it and pinned it for the pics. DISCLAIMER: I'm not a Mechanical Engineer, so this is just my hypothesis :cool-smiley-027: |
^^^^^^^ I think payupsucker was talking more about the side to side leverage, kind of the same reason 5th wheel/ goose neck trailers pull better. For that I assume we will have to see when you start pulling the boat.
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Originally Posted by Wildman_grafix
(Post 4670223)
^^^^^^^ I think payupsucker was talking more about the side to side leverage, kind of the same reason 5th wheel/ goose neck trailers pull better. For that I assume we will have to see when you start pulling the boat.
In the past swaying side to side or the tail wagging the dog as I refer to it has never really been an issue for me but I've also never owned a boat/trailer combo this long and heavy. Upgrading from a 2500 to a 3500 DRW increased trailering stability quite a bit. I find that as long as I'm accelerating past an 18 wheeler I rarely experience sway vs on cruise control and an 18 wheeler blows by me. Gooseneck / 5th wheel towing certainly offers more stability and towing capacity. |
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