Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nor-Tech 390 Center Console Center Console 2017 vs Nor-Tech 427V 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nor-Tech 390 Center Console Center Console 2017 vs Nor-Tech 427V 2013 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Nor-Tech 390 Center Console Center Console 2017 carries a rated maximum of 350 hp. Engine data for the Nor-Tech 427V 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Nor-Tech 390 Center Console Center Console 2017 carries 31 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Nor-Tech 427V 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Nor-Tech 427V 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Nor-Tech 390 Center Console Center Console 2017 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nor-Tech 427V 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nor-Tech 427V 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 42,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nor-Tech 390 Center Console Center Console 2017 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail39.00 ft
Length overall - Detail42 ft. 7 in
Length - Feet39
Length - Feet42.58
Length overall - Meters11.89
Length overall - Meters12.98
Length overall - Inches468
Length overall - Inches511
Beam10.00 ft
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches120
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail2.50 ft
Draft [max] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches30
Draft [max] - Inches3
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail10,500 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg4762.72
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.105
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1173.48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower350 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercury
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Horsepower350 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail200 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Water capacity3
Water capacity15 gal
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeNor-Tech
Modelnot available
Model427V
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialComposite
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee