Matching a deep vee Nor-Tech 344 GT 2013 against a catamaran Nor-Tech 5200 Roadster 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Nor-Tech 5200 Roadster 2013 measures 49,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 15,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Nor-Tech 344 GT 2013 at 34,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Nor-Tech 5200 Roadster 2013 tips the scales at 135 lbs — 126 lbs less than the Nor-Tech 344 GT 2013 at 9 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Nor-Tech 5200 Roadster 2013 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Nor-Tech 344 GT 2013 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nor-Tech 5200 Roadster 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nor-Tech 5200 Roadster 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 49,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nor-Tech 344 GT 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.