Both the Nordic Boats 29 Escape 2012 and the Nordic Boats 47 Cyclone SR 2012 are modified-V designs, both built in composite, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Nordic Boats 47 Cyclone SR 2012 measures 46,8 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 18,1 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 47 Cyclone SR 2012 tips the scales at 10 600 lbs - 5 960 lbs less than the Nordic Boats 29 Escape 2012 at 4 640 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 47 Cyclone SR 2012 is rated for 14 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 47 Cyclone SR 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nordic Boats 47 Cyclone SR 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 14 passengers and at 46,8 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.