3600 ride characteristics
 

I am between boats right now, last 3 were cats. I have ridden in many brands from Skater to Motions but have never ridden in a Nortech. I like the layout and cockpit design and am ready for a cabin of sorts but not ready to give up the cats. How does the handling (porpoising, turning, speed, planing etc.) compare with the other cats? Is the cabin really functional or do you need to be a contortionist to get into them?

I have ridden in numerous NT 36's with various power plants. I have as well ridden in other brand cats. Nor-Tech is without a doubt, hands down my favorite. The ride is incredible. A very "beefy", tall hull, super in the rough or other boat wakes.

I'm 6'5, 240. Though I haven't slept in one I have laid on the bed to experience the space. Perfect for what you would use it for. To crash. Same with the head. To be able to poop and shower relatively comfortably in a 36' cat is a major plus in my book.

A friend has a rig for sale with Merc 700's. Turn key, reliable power. In person the boat is unreal. Photos do not do it justice. I've ridden in it a couple of times and love it more each time. Best of luck with your search!

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o19362-en.html

I like the colors but the helm is set up the opposite from the way I would have it. I would set it up like a normal raceboat.

Thats an easy fix. When do you want to pick it up?:grinser010:

If you would like to own the very best 3600 supercat ever built--give me a call. It just got a brand new matching tow vehicle and will blow you away!

Gunslinger
903-235-2250

Gunslinger, very nice indeed.....

I've seen some gorgeous 36's! If you don't mind my curiosity what is it about yours that's so much different than others?

The cabin and head are functional. 2 people can fit on the berth. My 36 may not be the most bad ass available, but it is the least expensive available and still runs and looks great.

i think its strange why there are so many 36's for sale

They built and sold a lot of them. They are not a race boat and are heavier more reasonably priced then other 36' cats but still have an excellent ride and much better then any V. They have an excellent safety record. Many people buy them as a first high performance catamaran. They are then traded for one with more HP. I am selling mine becasue I moved and want a smaller, faster cat. If I still lived in Ft. Lauderdale I would just repower mine or trade it for one with bigger power.

There's a guy here, Larry Miller, who owned 'Cat Outta Hell'. He put 850s in it and ran about 140. I think he sold or traded it and got a 43...

I have a NT 3600 great boat and good looking.

Yes and yes. :)

Lots of supply, expensive insurance may make some folks reconsider owning one and it is the "old" model since the 40 came out last year. I love them and would be thrilled to own one! Some of the theme boats are looking their age.

Did Shogren repaint the purple one with 850's? They have an 09/850 boat with an identical paint scheme just different colors than the two tone purple that Fastboats built.

yes, we repainted "Purple Haze" and changed out all the interior. It's a great looking boat now.

Regards,

www.teamshogren.com

What kind of money is involved in paint and interior change like that one? Say a guy bought an older rig, you know? Very nice job btw.

My guess is 30K, 20K in paint, 10K in vinyl.


Shogren

Great job on that 36, I liked the Purple Haze boat but probably not enought to buy an all purple boat.

Great looking boat. Was this boat on display at the Poker Runs America season opener in Cape Coral? Very sharp!!

I love my 3600 it's a great boat and with the new Eddie Young power it's even better...not much porpoise at all with the Arneson's....