Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nor-Tech 420 MC 2012 vs Nor-Tech 450 Sport Center Console 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nor-Tech 420 MC 2012 vs Nor-Tech 450 Sport Center Console 2021 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.
Both boats are rated for 13 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Nor-Tech 450 Sport Center Console 2021 at 45,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Nor-Tech 420 MC 2012 at 42,8 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeNor-Tech
Makenot available
Model420 MC
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail11,500 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg5216.31
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.115
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet42.75
Length - Feet45
Length overall - Detail42 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail45.00 ft
Length overall - Meters13.03
Length overall - Meters13.72
Length overall - Inches513
Length overall - Inches540
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail310 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1173.48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1741.29
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typenot available
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity30 gal
Water capacitynot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower