Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nor-Tech 4000 Roadster 2012 vs Nor-Tech 420 MC 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nor-Tech 4000 Roadster 2012 is a catamaran design and the Nor-Tech 420 MC 2012 is a deep-V 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 420 MC 2012 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Nor-Tech 4000 Roadster 2012 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nor-Tech 420 MC 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nor-Tech 420 MC 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 13 passengers and at 42,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nor-Tech 4000 Roadster 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model4000 Roadster
Model420 MC
Model Year2012
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 9 in.
Beam10 ft.
Beam - Meters3.28
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inches129
Beam - Inches120
Draft [max] - Detail28 in.
Draft [max] - Detail36 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches36
Length - Feet39.92
Length - Feet42.75
Length overall - Detail39 ft. 11 in.
Length overall - Detail42 ft. 9 in.
Length overall - Meters12.17
Length overall - Meters13.03
Length overall - Inches479
Length overall - Inches513
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail11,500 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg5216.31
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.11500
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialComposite
Hull typeCatamaran
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail260 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail310 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters984.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1173.48
Fuel tank capacity - Gal260
Fuel tank capacity - Gal310
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacity2
Water capacity10 gal.
Water capacity30 gal.