I have been wanting a cat for 3 years now. I have noticed the Nor Tech is cheaper than the MTI and have looked at a few Nor tech's online. For those of you that really understand these cats, which one is the better choice. I am asking for an exit strategy. If I don't like a cat, then I want to be able to limit my losses. Nor tech is less expensive and I hear the MTI is a great boat. Any comments........?

Mike

Curious to read those who knows!

Here's a couple quesrtions I have that will really help figure this out:

What size range are you looking?
What price range and you looking?
Would you prefer a small bathroom/cabin?

from what i have seen , Nor Tec more amenities and MTI more Race

I have been looking at 40' to 42' cats. I am interested in 1100's to 1350's. As far as price, I am wanting to pay in relation to the value so I dont get stung too bad if I don't like a cat. Some love Nor tech and others say they are too slow. I see Nor techs in the 250k range Formula 382. I expect this forum to love the Nor tech since that is the group here. Just looking for pros and cons. Price is part of it but wanting a boat that is easy to turn if I want too.

Mike

Both are great boats. For Cats specifically, the MTI's are much more relevant because they continue to produce (and innovate) their Cat line-up. Whereas Nortech just does Luxury V's and Center Consuls now. Also make sure your comparing apples to apples with power/features/etc. It will be more difficult to find a Nortech with the modern Mercury 1100/1350's & digital dashboards, etc. that everything is trending towards now because they haven't made many Cats recently.

As far as resale goes, either brand has a great reputation and will be able to be sold as long as your initial purchase was for the right price.

Best of luck to you!

I will be using this boat on Lake of the Ozarks, not that it matters but it is a big river vs open lake. I like the MTI because they are built in Missouri. Should be able to get help if needed. Any comments about motor size. I like the idea of turbo vs supercharged. Comments....?

Mike

Top ends on the turbo motors are EXPENSIVE compared to supercharged.

Drock78

Thank you. So is the perfect boat like a 40' with 1100's?

Mike

A 36 Nortech or 36 Skater are the same overall size as a 40 MTI. Honestly, if easy out and not a lot of risk financially is what youre looking to accomplish, then go buy an old 36 Skater with 6's. I'll bet something in the $120K's would get it done on either of these:

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