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Cavanti53 11-09-2012 07:45 PM


Originally Posted by dayton1 (Post 3812036)
Thanks, that is great to know, but these guys have made me a little nervous about the 43, I think I may be leaning towards a 36 for ease of boating reasons.

Lot's of Pics of the Nortech 43 in Key West this week already on Facebook. Under FPC. I guess the owners are still using it.

Pretty nice boat.

My personal favorite that is for sale is the Nortech 44 Roadster with 1075's at Pier 57. $299,000 for a 44 Roadster isn't a bad deal in comparison to other boats in it's class.

Nice colors. The only thing is the 36' has the cabin and the 44' only has the porta potti on 1 side. nothing on the other.

Good luck with your purchase.

dayton1 11-10-2012 08:37 AM


Originally Posted by Cavanti53 (Post 3812280)
Lot's of Pics of the Nortech 43 in Key West this week already on Facebook. Under FPC. I guess the owners are still using it.

Pretty nice boat.

My personal favorite that is for sale is the Nortech 44 Roadster with 1075's at Pier 57. $299,000 for a 44 Roadster isn't a bad deal in comparison to other boats in it's class.

Nice colors. The only thing is the 36' has the cabin and the 44' only has the porta potti on 1 side. nothing on the other.

Good luck with your purchase.

I guess Im too dumb to find it on facebook. I found nothing under FPC and no pics of the boat under Florida Powerboat Club.
Yes, that 44 Roadster is bad to the bone, but a little out of my price range. I also want the cabin for my young boys. It will give them more room to run around and/or rest.

If you dont mind, maybe you could post a link or pm me so I can see the pics of the 43 as well.

Thanks

Cavanti53 11-10-2012 10:18 AM


Originally Posted by dayton1 (Post 3812503)
I guess Im too dumb to find it on facebook. I found nothing under FPC and no pics of the boat under Florida Powerboat Club.
Yes, that 44 Roadster is bad to the bone, but a little out of my price range. I also want the cabin for my young boys. It will give them more room to run around and/or rest.

If you dont mind, maybe you could post a link or pm me so I can see the pics of the 43 as well.

Thanks

Look up "Laura Renee Schrader" she is the organizer or manager for FPC. She posts dozens of pics daily. I am sure she will add you as a friend if you tell her you are a big boater and future FPC member. I don't know if hers is private anyway. She adds the most Key West pics. Cat Astrophe is on there a few times. I will find the other sites for you as well.

dayton1 11-10-2012 08:49 PM


Originally Posted by Cavanti53 (Post 3812555)
Look up "Laura Renee Schrader" she is the organizer or manager for FPC. She posts dozens of pics daily. I am sure she will add you as a friend if you tell her you are a big boater and future FPC member. I don't know if hers is private anyway. She adds the most Key West pics. Cat Astrophe is on there a few times. I will find the other sites for you as well.

Thank you.

Catastrophe 11-11-2012 05:57 PM

Here

Im presuming you are still looking at 43s.
This boat looks just as good today as whenI finished putting it together.

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...h_2007/no9.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...h_2007/13b.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...7/DSCN3150.jpg

dayton1 11-11-2012 09:06 PM


Originally Posted by catastrophe (Post 3813157)
Here

Im presuming you are still looking at 43s.
This boat looks just as good today as whenI finished putting it together.

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...h_2007/no9.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...h_2007/13b.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...7/DSCN3150.jpg


Wow...you sure did a good job catastrophe. I just like the looks of the boat, but it sure looks huge, but nice. Yes, I think I'm leaning towards a 36, but that 43 boat sure does something for me.

Single With Twins 11-12-2012 07:11 AM

I have a 36 and LOVE it......I am friends with the original owner of Catastrophe, the second owner and the current owner.....all keep there boats in prefect condition and respect the hardware. The 43 is awesome......I personally really like them for the simple fact they are so big but that is me..........although we are all different, I wouldn't have a problem or worry about hauling, docking etc.......I have had two 35 fountains, 42 fountain and now the 36 and I am a one man show for the most part, wifey helps as best she can :).........buy want YOU like, advice is great but at the end of the day you are the one going to be paying the bills and enjoying tthe boat..............just from reading the thread, it sounds like you want the 43 but leaning towards the 36 because of others.

good luck either way, both awesome boats.........I totally enjoy my nortech.

Perlmudder 11-12-2012 08:43 AM


Originally Posted by catastrophe (Post 3813157)
Here

Im presuming you are still looking at 43s.
This boat looks just as good today as whenI finished putting it together.

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...h_2007/no9.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...h_2007/13b.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...7/DSCN3150.jpg

Why in the second pic does it look like the exhaust is coming from under the swim platform and the third pic the exhaust looks longer and coming from above?

tomtbone1993 11-12-2012 10:03 AM


Originally Posted by Perlmudder (Post 3813443)
Why in the second pic does it look like the exhaust is coming from under the swim platform and the third pic the exhaust looks longer and coming from above?

He gave it a Viagra....

Single With Twins 11-12-2012 01:36 PM


Originally Posted by Perlmudder (Post 3813443)
Why in the second pic does it look like the exhaust is coming from under the swim platform and the third pic the exhaust looks longer and coming from above?

The third pic is when the boat was new and had tailpipes......the second pick shows the "caps / covers" of where the exhaust used to come straight out as it has the under water exhaust system now.

dayton1 11-12-2012 02:20 PM


Originally Posted by Single With Twins (Post 3813404)
I have a 36 and LOVE it......I am friends with the original owner of Catastrophe, the second owner and the current owner.....all keep there boats in prefect condition and respect the hardware. The 43 is awesome......I personally really like them for the simple fact they are so big but that is me..........although we are all different, I wouldn't have a problem or worry about hauling, docking etc.......I have had two 35 fountains, 42 fountain and now the 36 and I am a one man show for the most part, wifey helps as best she can :).........buy want YOU like, advice is great but at the end of the day you are the one going to be paying the bills and enjoying tthe boat..............just from reading the thread, it sounds like you want the 43 but leaning towards the 36 because of others.

good luck either way, both awesome boats.........I totally enjoy my nortech.

You are absolutely correct. I am going to try and see the 43 and make my decision from there. Seeing in person should be what I need to make my decision.

Single With Twins 11-12-2012 05:20 PM


Originally Posted by dayton1 (Post 3813620)
You are absolutely correct. I am going to try and see the 43 and make my decision from there. Seeing in person should be what I need to make my decision.

Take the trip to Nortech so you can compare side by side too.......Catastrophe we be there too.....

Catastrophe 11-12-2012 09:52 PM

If you want to see a current pic of the boat go to Jayboats thread covering KW

YOU WILL SEE THE PAINT IS LIKE NEW.

Cavanti53 11-13-2012 09:55 PM


Originally Posted by dayton1 (Post 3813620)
You are absolutely correct. I am going to try and see the 43 and make my decision from there. Seeing in person should be what I need to make my decision.

Hey Dayton1 - go to Double R Perfomance on Facebook. They have pics of your 43 Cat Astrophe.

Also, Just listed at Fastboats.com and OSO is a 2007 Nortech44 RED Roadster with 1200 Cobras for $219,000. That is the lowest price roadster I have seen so far.

Just fyi Bro!!!

zrx 11-14-2012 07:06 AM

Get a hold of Pier 57, that 4400 Roadster with 1075's can be bought really cheap, new boat coming!!!

dayton1 11-14-2012 11:50 AM


Originally Posted by Cavanti53 (Post 3814601)
Hey Dayton1 - go to Double R Perfomance on Facebook. They have pics of your 43 Cat Astrophe.

Also, Just listed at Fastboats.com and OSO is a 2007 Nortech44 RED Roadster with 1200 Cobras for $219,000. That is the lowest price roadster I have seen so far.

Just fyi Bro!!!

Great thanks.

dayton1 11-14-2012 11:51 AM


Originally Posted by zrx (Post 3814718)
Get a hold of Pier 57, that 4400 Roadster with 1075's can be bought really cheap, new boat coming!!!

I will check on it, are you the owner?

dayton1 11-14-2012 12:17 PM


Originally Posted by zrx (Post 3814718)
Get a hold of Pier 57, that 4400 Roadster with 1075's can be bought really cheap, new boat coming!!!


That is probably been one of my favorite boats, but they are asking $75K more than the 4300 and 44 roadster. To be honest, really dont want to spend that much and frankly dont have to with the options out there.

nate 11-14-2012 09:14 PM


Originally Posted by zrx (Post 3814718)
Get a hold of Pier 57, that 4400 Roadster with 1075's can be bought really cheap, new boat coming!!!

if you think thats a good deal then check this out. Dont personally know the boat but looks like a ton of boat for the money!

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o48439-en.html

dayton1 11-14-2012 09:28 PM


Originally Posted by nate (Post 3815353)
if you think thats a good deal then check this out. Dont personally know the boat but looks like a ton of boat for the money!

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o48439-en.html

Yep...that's the 44 roadster we are talking about. Looks pretty nice to me as we'll.

302Sport 11-14-2012 09:38 PM

Dayton, you give my man a call with the 50??!!

dayton1 11-14-2012 09:52 PM


Originally Posted by 302Sport (Post 3815367)
Dayton, you give my man a call with the 50??!!

Yes I did. He seems like a good guy and he sent me some pics, but dang that is one huge machine. Great price and worth thinking about. Thanks for the heads up.

Catastrophe 11-15-2012 05:27 AM

If you end up going to Nortech you won't meet a nicer group of folks.

Very helpful and supportive.

302Sport 11-15-2012 09:07 AM


Originally Posted by dayton1 (Post 3815377)
Yes I did. He seems like a good guy and he sent me some pics, but dang that is one huge machine. Great price and worth thinking about. Thanks for the heads up.

Yup, that boat will outride just about anything on the water.

dayton1 11-15-2012 10:41 PM

Just arrived in fort Meyers to check out the factory and a few boats!:ernaehrung004::ernaehrung004::ernaehrung004 ::ernaehrung004::eekdrop:

bill63 11-16-2012 12:24 PM


Originally Posted by dayton1 (Post 3816036)
Just arrived in fort Meyers to check out the factory and a few boats!:ernaehrung004::ernaehrung004::ernaehrung004 ::ernaehrung004::eekdrop:

When you get to the plant find a guy named Sobo he will buy you lunch and a few beers !!!!:party-smiley-004:

dayton1 11-17-2012 07:01 AM

All I have to say is the nortech factory is phenomenal and the people there are great! Especially Trond who took time out of his busy Friday for me. Randy over at fastboats also seems to be a nice fella to deal with. Now, decisions, decisions, decisions.

drypipetiger 11-21-2012 05:51 AM

Any running video out there of Cat astrphe?

Kelly O 11-21-2012 06:54 AM


Originally Posted by drypipetiger (Post 3819177)
Any running video out there of Cat astrphe?

Here is a recent one :

http://www.youtube.com/embed/zaxO2NET_P4

drypipetiger 11-21-2012 07:00 AM

[QUOTE=Kelly O;3819202]Here is a recent one :

http://www.youtube.com/embed/zaxO2NET_P4[/

Thank you.

Cavanti53 11-23-2012 10:49 PM


Originally Posted by dayton1 (Post 3816803)
All I have to say is the nortech factory is phenomenal and the people there are great! Especially Trond who took time out of his busy Friday for me. Randy over at fastboats also seems to be a nice fella to deal with. Now, decisions, decisions, decisions.

Hey Dayton, did you buy a Nortech Cat?
I hope it works out for you.

Early Christmas present for yourself. :-)

dayton1 11-23-2012 11:14 PM


Originally Posted by Cavanti53 (Post 3820556)
Hey Dayton, did you buy a Nortech Cat?
I hope it works out for you.

Early Christmas present for yourself. :-)

Not officially. But I hope to have a deal done by next week if everything goes right!:bunnydance:

Cavanti53 11-25-2012 09:17 AM


Originally Posted by dayton1 (Post 3820566)
Not officially. But I hope to have a deal done by next week if everything goes right!:bunnydance:

Awesome! I am excited for you. I always wanted and still want a Cat. I like the Nortech also because of the amenities.

I will look forwad to seeing pics of your new Nortech.

Congrats!

n20michael 11-26-2012 03:07 PM

If your deal doesn't work out, there is a 2005 Supercat (36) on EBay for 175K, it's in NJ.

dayton1 11-26-2012 03:43 PM


Originally Posted by n20michael (Post 3821698)
If your deal doesn't work out, there is a 2005 Supercat (36) on EBay for 175K, it's in NJ.

thanks for the information.

dayton1 11-26-2012 03:44 PM


Originally Posted by Cavanti53 (Post 3821088)
Awesome! I am excited for you. I always wanted and still want a Cat. I like the Nortech also because of the amenities.

I will look forwad to seeing pics of your new Nortech.

Congrats!

I appreciate that Cavanti. I will be sure to show the pics to all for all the help everyone gave. This forum is truly a great find.

adk61 11-28-2012 09:44 AM


Originally Posted by orthobam (Post 3809464)
if you are new to this game like i am, let me give you some real world numbers.

Boat price - doesn't matter that much in the long run
insurance - $12,000
new lift - $30,000
minor upgrades (throttles with trim, widen seats, touch up paint) $7,000
engines freshened - $23,000
fuel $4.50-$9/ gallon. Not hard to burn 400 gallons a weekend.

So this was a bit of an eye opener to me. I have owned an airplane and i think this might end up costing more to own.

Would i do it all over again? - absolutely!!

ditto!!!!

adk61 11-28-2012 09:48 AM


Originally Posted by dayton1 (Post 3809656)
I am talking of 4300, the name is cat' astrophe.

PM Catastrophe... I'm sure he can help as it was his to begin with!! Alec is a straight shooter he won't B.S. you

Cavanti53 12-01-2012 12:10 PM


Originally Posted by dayton1 (Post 3821714)
I appreciate that Cavanti. I will be sure to show the pics to all for all the help everyone gave. This forum is truly a great find.

Hey Dayton, any updates? That RED 44 Roadster looks like a great deal. 1200hp Cobras for $219K I think it said.

Hope things are going well for you.

notda1 12-01-2012 12:47 PM

I have talked with 3 36' owners from my area who all love their Nortec's . They are great looking boats and the 36's perform very well .


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