Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nor-Tech 390 Sport Cuddy 2012 vs Nor-Tech 4000 Roadster 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nor-Tech 390 Sport Cuddy 2012 is a deep-V design and the Nor-Tech 4000 Roadster 2012 is a catamaran design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Nor-Tech 4000 Roadster 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Nor-Tech 390 Sport Cuddy 2012 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 4000 Roadster 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nor-Tech 4000 Roadster 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 39,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nor-Tech 390 Sport Cuddy 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model390 Sport Cuddy
Model4000 Roadster
Model Year2012
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft.
Beam10 ft. 9 in.
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters3.28
Beam - Inches120
Beam - Inches129
Draft [max] - Detail30 in.
Draft [max] - Detail28 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches30
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail10,500 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg4762.72
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.10500
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet38.5
Length - Feet39.92
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Detail39 ft. 11 in.
Length overall - Meters11.73
Length overall - Meters12.17
Length overall - Inches462
Length overall - Inches479
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialComposite
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeCatamaran
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail330 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail260 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1249.19
Fuel tank capacity - Liters984.21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal330
Fuel tank capacity - Gal260
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacity2
Water capacity35 gal.
Water capacity10 gal.