School me on Nor-tech's
 

Been browsing boats as I always do seeing what's out there and up comes this 2000 38v nor-tech in the classifieds...I have seen limited 39's for sale but this is the first 38 I have seen and can't find another one...found a thread talking about not recommending a pre 02-03 Nor-tech..is there a reason for that?? Not up on the Nor-tech info whatsoever and I always thought they would be so far out of my price range I shouldn't even look however I have been seeing that may not be the case....so what's up with a 38 NT?? Good boat? Nightmare? Rough water ride, cabin size, etc?

Is it possible this is actually a 39 that was fat fingered?? lol or are the 2 not able to be mistaken for one another??

Thanks guys!!

Glad I'm not the only one!! hahah I did look on NADA and the only 2000 model year nor-tech they list is a 38 v so it at least exists to them!! lol

39 wasn't released until mid-2000's. I was on what I believe to be the first one at the Miami boat show in '05.

39 Nortech is a totally new design. New bottom design, new deck, new cockpit, etc...... The 39 Nortechs were very fast with stock Mercury 525's, and would run around 90.

I was always told the 38 NT is a straight bottom Top Gun blocked for the baby steps, with styling ques from the deck as well.

I was told the bottom was from a 35 Cig -- so could be a blocked 38 mold... then the steps were added.

My buddy has the old race boat with 700's and arnesons, runs in the mid 90's and has never really been set up 100%. rides well in Lake Erie...It is a solid boat

35 Cig Cafe bottom with steps and integrated swim platform added is what I have been told.
I have seen about 6-8 different 38 NT's for sale over the years and always liked the looks of them. Classic lines with a deep freeboard and good cabin height.
I have never really heard anything negative about them and from what I have seen, they run about 80 with 500's.

Awesome..thanks for the feedback guys!!

You guys are probably right since the bussle makes 38' If you compare side by side a 38 NT and a 38 Gun or Café they are basically twins in regards to the styling and lines and the strakes are identical.
I always liked the looks of the 38 NT. Clean lines, aggressive stance, never heard anything bad about how they run.

So I'm assuming its the small "steps" and maybe lighter lay up that make them so much faster in comparison to a straight bottom gun? Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought guns with 500's run around 65-70 correct? From what I can find his claims of 79 with out of the box props seem pretty accurate...Would those suttle changes to the bottom net 10 MPH??

500EFI café is around 73 MPH. Gun is a more efficient hull so 74/75. steps and lighter layup 79? I don't think he's exaggerating, no.

I gotcha...I would have to think with some prop work it could easily be a low 80's boat then??

I'm not sure back in those days(2000) I would assume in the 39's they didn't but this being a 2000 38 I'm not sure....Like I said can't find much out there on them...gonna do some more digging

Get ahold of Terry Sobo. He's very upfront and open about all things Nor-Tech including their history and previous boats.

Does he work at nor-tech I take it?? I will def try to find him and get ahold of him thanks!!

Now MTI

Wait what?? Are you saying MTI owns Nor-tech or Terry works at MTI?? Little confused lol

I believe he recently joined MTI.

Gotcha...Thanks for the info!!

He was Director of Marketing at NorTech for 18 years and now with MTI

Awesome thanks!!

To me that seems like a great deal on a quality boat.

Survey, survey, survey..... if it comes back good, go for it.

That's what I was thinking...my biggest hurdle now is can I afford 2 boat payments until my Nordic sells hahaha...trying to work out those details now

Any thoughts on financing better than any others?? I talked to Jody from diverse offerings and when I get some more ducks in a row he seems like a good person to deal with...any others I should be lookin at?

Thanks guys!!

We used Lightstream..... If you have strong credit, this is the best option we have found. Best of luck.

38 Nor Tech in a poker run.
 

My buddies 38 Nor Tech running in this video.. and a few more of my videos. It runs strong!!!
https://youtube.com/@powerboatingwit...9hbkEe6Swa2bEx

Sorry... here's the video I meant to post.

I'm sure you have heard it before but for financing a Credit union is your best bet. They have WAAAY more lenient guidelines than specialized marine finance places. Zero hoops to jump through. Couple pay stubs and back taxes..done! Call around for one that does boats not all of them list them and they can fall under RV loans at some places. You don't need to be a member to get this info and can join if you are approved. Some have age restrictions but what I found is sometimes, they will make exceptions if you can PROVE the boat books out high enough. What a lot of places do is go to NADA, check some boxes (not knowing boats) and come up with a number. For instance, one of the choices for a trailer is if it has 1,2 or 3 axles. If you check "3" for instance, you have to add the value it has listed 3 times because the number is a number for "each" axle. Engines are another whole story because some only have the "original equipment" or "base" engines which could be a little 525 with Bravos and does not account for full blown Sterlings and 6's or whatever... I think you see where I'm going with this.

Sweet baby jesus that's nice!