North Coast NC125 2011 boat specs
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North Coast NC125 2011
2011
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NorthCoast 28 ft. Express 2011 boat specs
NorthCoast
NorthCoast 28 ft. Express 2011
2011
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North Coast NC125 2011 vs NorthCoast 28 ft. Express 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The North Coast NC125 2011 vs NorthCoast 28 ft. Express 2011 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.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 1 925 hp, the North Coast NC125 2011 has a 1 425-hp advantage over the NorthCoast 28 ft. Express 2011's 500-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the North Coast NC125 2011 carries 76 gallons versus 2 gallons in the NorthCoast 28 ft. Express 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The North Coast NC125 2011 is rated for 38 passengers, while the NorthCoast 28 ft. Express 2011 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the North Coast NC125 2011 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the North Coast NC125 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 38 passengers and at 125,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The NorthCoast 28 ft. Express 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail125.00 ft
Length overall - Detail28 ft
Length - Feet125
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Meters38.1
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches1500
Length overall - Inches336
Draft [max] - Detail6.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail1 ft. 5 in
Draft [max] - Meters1.83
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches72
Draft [max] - Inches17
Beamnot available
Beam9 ft. 3 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.82
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches111
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise24°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail5,630 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2553.72
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.563
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters28769.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine makenot available
Horsepower1925 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeGas
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail200 gal
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine max500 hp
Operational Info
Cabins5
Cabinsnot available
Head6
Headnot available
Water capacity1
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal375
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters1419.53
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeNorthCoast
Modelnot available
Model28 ft. Express
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee

North Coast NC125 2011 vs NorthCoast 28 ft. Express 2011 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the North Coast NC125 2011 or the NorthCoast 28 ft. Express 2011?
The North Coast NC125 2011 is the longer of the two at 125,0 feet overall. The NorthCoast 28 ft. Express 2011 comes in at 28,0 feet, making it roughly 97,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?
The North Coast NC125 2011 is rated to a maximum of 1 925 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The NorthCoast 28 ft. Express 2011 tops out at 500 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The North Coast NC125 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 38 passengers, while the NorthCoast 28 ft. Express 2011 is certified for 8. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the North Coast NC125 2011 or the NorthCoast 28 ft. Express 2011?
The North Coast NC125 2011 has the bigger tank at 76 gallons, versus 2 gallons on the NorthCoast 28 ft. Express 2011. That 74-gallon difference translates to roughly 222–370 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the North Coast NC125 2011 and NorthCoast 28 ft. Express 2011 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the North Coast NC125 2011 and the NorthCoast 28 ft. Express 2011 are built by NorthCoast. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.