Matching a modified vee Nordic Boats 29 Escape 2012 against a catamaran Nordic Boats 34 Hurricane 2011 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 Nordic Boats 34 Hurricane 2011 measures 34,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 5,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Nordic Boats 29 Escape 2012 at 28,8 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Nordic Boats 29 Escape 2012 tips the scales at 464 lbs — 379 lbs more than the Nordic Boats 34 Hurricane 2011 at 85 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 Nordic Boats 34 Hurricane 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Nordic Boats 29 Escape 2012 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nordic Boats 34 Hurricane 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nordic Boats 34 Hurricane 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 34,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nordic Boats 29 Escape 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.