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38 Nor-Tech's?
I have been watching a 2000 38 Nor-Tech in the Classifieds. it has been there for a loooong time. I have never seen a 38. I was wonering if these are a small 38' or are they pretty roomy. What it the cabin headroom? Also how is the ride? I did a search and can't seem to find any input. I think it is a nice looking boat. Just wondering why it has been sitting for so long. Is it just priced to high or is it something else?
I have been on Wrinkfaces' 43' and it is awesome. Just a little out of my league:D Thanks |
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The 38' is a great boat. I have a friend that just sold his 98' with big "Chief" power.
I loved the boat but I wasn't a fan of the front bolster set-up. Cabin is roomy and well layed out. It had a full head too. |
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The short fall of the boat (IMO) is that the cockpict space is tight. The engines are NOT staggered, and there is still little or no room to move around in the cockpit.
The trade off is that the cabin is very roomy with very good headroom. I understand that the boat handles very good. |
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Thanks Guys,
I think it is a sweet looking boat. |
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Boomer's right. The 38 is a great boat for speed and handling. However the cockpit is small because of the large cabin with the full head. This was the one boat that wasn't longer than it's namesake. It's really 36 with a large swim platform.
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James, would you mind putting it on here as well, so we can all read it, thanks Jeff
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Thanks for the input war bird. I didn't realize they were so light. How roomy is the engine compartment? And does anyone have any info on the blue 38 that is in the end of the classifieds? thanks
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Originally Posted by Perfectmix
Thanks for the input war bird. I didn't realize they were so light. How roomy is the engine compartment? And does anyone have any info on the blue 38 that is in the end of the classifieds? thanks
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Re: 38 Nor-Tech's?
Originally Posted by warbird
Jassman,
I have the actual magazine. Yeah, I keep all my old stuff like that. I'm happy to share it, but I'm so technologically ignorant that I don't have the first idea how to get it on here. Maybe you can instruct me, or, if Terry is willing, I'll run it up to NT and he can scan it into his system and post it. T has my number. It's an interesting bit of NT history; very complimentary review, and Trond got a ticket for speeding in the intracoastal during the test (big surprise, right?). I don't think that the article would negatively affect NT's sales, do you...? |
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James,
Yeah drop it by sometime and we can scan it. T |
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The Nor-Tech 38 (Mastry Boat) Factory 2 race boat won the championship in 1998 or 1999?
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Gimme More Shelter
Sean Trainor here. Proud past owner of the original Warbird II aptly renamed to Gimme More SHelter in honor of its use against the IRS!!! Ha what fun.
James, nice to see your appearance here. The early 38's had a small cockpit but I called mine the c%$t pit anyhow. Come on its offshore at its most rightousness! You could fit 10 people in the pit, with no wesson oil, coolers for the weekend party, airconditioniong 5000 watts of music that you could hear at 80 no problem, period. Then when you wanted, the field was waxed and you were running low 90's. Now I dont want to hear any BS from other boat ownbers the truth was laid out for many to see, with 10 bodies, party favors, twin 620's,bravos first at the dock. Unless of course the bravo went bad. Then there was the 10 bodies, party favors, NorTech limo and a great ride home! Life is good. I am not talking about like Fountain owners, on a down wind day either! This boat ran in 7 foot seas when the speakers were falling out of the side panels, yet not a flinch of discomfort. How about Miami to Bimini in 50 minutes stopping for a midpoint cocktail? I owned this boat for 6 years and like most boat owners had a love hate relationship. Loved the boat, hated the service from the engine builder. This was the reason Nor Tech began pumping their own power. My hat is off to the Founders of the company, both are good time guys. James, love to chat with you about my new digs in Bocas del Toro Panama...drop me a line at [email protected] Terry, sorry I missed you when I dropped by while in Fla for vacation.
Originally Posted by warbird
Had two. First was Warbird I (hull #2, hull #1 was scrapped by Trond & Nils); had HP500's on Bravos. Bought at ft. phonydale boat show 1995. Reviewed by Boating Magazine May 1996. Ran 80mph on radar during test. We were disappointed. Later saw 84mph on radar. Veeery light boat, veeery fun in big water. Flew a lot! At least I didn't break stringers like my previous Scarabs LOL. All in all, a good boat. Still in service owned by Jeffrey Knight in St. Pete with oh, about a million hours on it!
Second was (duh) Warbird II. Built in 1997 as a 1998 boat. Hull #6. Had Innovation 620's on Bravos. Broke Bravos. Big surprise, duh! (Last Bravo boat I owned!) Boat was sold to Sean T., repainted as "Gimme Shelter" and jazzed up with a windshield and re-powered??? Might still be with him??? Very nice handling hull, even in big water on my lake (Atlantic). Being so light, about 8800lbs, you'll tighten your shorts occasionally, but the boat is quite forgiving. Comes out straight, lands staight. Good headroom, and all the comforts. If you pay the right price, whatever that is, you'll probably be happy. Good Luck! By the way, I have the May '96 Boating review. I could copy and fax it to you... |
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Sean & James,
Thanks for sharing your stories with us. Now, if we could only see some pics of the 38's!!! Seriously though, sounds like those 38's were tough boats and supplied some seriously good times. Take care all, Matt |
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any more info on the blue 38 at the end of classifieds on o.s.o
it's ben for sale since 2004 ? thank's mike |
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Here is a live shot from the 38 Nor-tech "Gimme More Shelter".
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Live shot?
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I think the 38 blue NT that has been in the classifides forever has stand-up rear bolsters, which may hurt re-sale value.
I was on the boat pictured with the girls (sans girls) about two years ago...timing is everything. The boat was beat to death. |
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which one of you guys are going to Destin?
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