Cat Lovers...Check it out !!
 

The first pictures of the Nor-Tech 36 ft. Cat :
It looks awesome...Same attention to detail and quality as the rest of the Nor-Tech fleet....

Can't wait to get a ride on one of these bad boys !

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First one will have Nor-Tech 850's and #6's.......

Now that's a beauty! Love the lines! :cool:

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vrooooom.....
 

one motor in....

Hey Catman, how wide do you think that tunnel is?

Well the photos must be deceiving because you're only off by about 20". This boat is 10'9" wide! The tunnel is the widest and tallest of anything in its class. This is the same approach we used on our 50' which is per Mercury Lake X-pound for pound the most efficient cat hull ever tested. I'll be happy to provide you with any specifications you would like.

way to knock somones or a teams hardwork:(

nice piece terry, it looks like everything you promised 3 months ago.................what happened to the 1st boat with 500's that whole deal fall thru?

cool!

Mike, #1 is the prototype. We decided to throw some power into it. This boat is the only one that will actually be available for sale before we fill the other 12 orders. Some will have 500's, some 575's, two are SC lites. A number of them are going w/ VI's and big power including our own 1000's.
This 1st boat will be at the Ft. Lauderdale Show. C'mon down!

I'LL BE DOWN FOR THE MIAMI SHOW, PLEASE SEND PICS WHEN YOUR DONE..........

Shane,
Late spring.
Sure, as long as we finish the boat. You could have the rigging done but we need to cut the transoms for proper drive location.

Beautiful hull! Be pretty sweet with a couple of turbines in that bad boy:D What speeds do you expect with your 1000's in it??

It's all speculation but the numbers calculate out to the 150 range. That boat will be at the Miami Show so we should have the real #'s on it by then. We'll keep you posted.

Terry, what does the bare hull weigh?

Should be a fast boat.

Catman,
Thanks for your pm. Your points are certainly understandable but I'd like to address our philisophy with our cats. First of all though, Gary's boat seats 5 per his request but it also has jump seats behind the front bolsters for a total of 7, all others seat 6, just as big if not bigger than the pleasure skater. We just finished another custom version with a partial canopy that seats 5!
We also build big fast luxurious V bottoms. Some are built w/ large cockpits that have gone on poker runs with crews of up to 15 people. You won't be at the head of pack but you'll have a great party along the way. When we got into the cat business it was to cater to the poker run crowd that wants to go very fast in style, comfort and safety. Every one of our 50's have run between 110 -155 mph. Sitting in the back seat in ours or any other open cockpit boat at over 100 can get uncomfortable.
We don't want a big crowd in the cockpit at that kind of speed. It's unsafe and besides more weight drastically effects performance. The 36 will seat up to 6 and we think that's fine. I'm sure there is some market for the Ocean Expresses of the world but that's not what we are looking for. Every aspect of boat design has trade offs, we can't be everything for everybody so you find your niche and build the best boat you can.
Thanks for your input.
Terry

Salesmenship,
Do you have any pics of the SCL version with the canopy?? also how many potential SCL boats do you currently have under construction, are the canopys pods or the indiviual canopys??
Thanks

salesmanship,

I've seen the 50 in person...it was owned by a gentleman in upstate NY who had a cockpit cover done by P&G canvas on L.I.

Long story short, I was very impressed by this boat...you guys do awesome work and I'm sure the 36 will be nothing short of spectacular. Good luck with the new model...will it be homologated to run Super Cat?

Sean

We currently have two orders for SCL's. The canopy is a single pod not two individuals. Too early for pics but feel free to call anytime to discuss. We'll post pictures as make progress.
Terry
877-772-5507

Sean,
Thanks for the good word and yes the 36 is homolagted.

oopps, homologated.

salesmanship...i'm gonna post a seperate topic, but i thought i's ask since i see a couple of panels on the 50 v bottom.

I am considering replacing 3 of the dash panels on my Cafe Racer with carbon fiber. Do you guys manufacture these or are they done by an outside vendor? My gauge panel has a bit of a curve to it, so I am also wondering if it needs to be molded. Lastly, I know that carbon fiber is expensive but any ideas on costs would be appreciated.

Thanks

Sean,
We actually make our own. We have a large flat mold and make it in sheets and then cut to shape and size. if your dash has a curve to it then you'll need a mold. It's not an easy product to work with and I can't give you an estimate but it's not cheap. Are you sure you want to totally change the look?
You might try Team Marine in Chicago, they do all kinds of things and might have a solution for you.
Good Luck,
Terry

I'm going to start a new thread as well.
First pictures of the newest Nor-tech 5000 Supercat:

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Tested hull #1 on 10/20 .
Twin 800's and 6's. Not dialed in yet but took into the high 120's to see how it handled. Very Stable, corners flat, ate up yacht wakes w/ no problem. All that's left is the set up to get some big #'s. See it at the show.

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