The Nordic Boats 35 Flame 2012 is a modified-V design and the Nordic Boats 43 Enforcer 2011 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Nordic Boats 43 Enforcer 2011 measures 43,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 8,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Nordic Boats 35 Flame 2012 at 34,9 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Nordic Boats 43 Enforcer 2011 tips the scales at 10 600 lbs - 2 200 lbs less than the Nordic Boats 35 Flame 2012 at 8 400 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 43 Enforcer 2011 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Nordic Boats 35 Flame 2012 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nordic Boats 43 Enforcer 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nordic Boats 43 Enforcer 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 13 passengers and at 43,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nordic Boats 35 Flame 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.