Construction pix of the Nor-Tech 390 CC Open - Page 2 - The Hull Truth

salesmanship · 02-06-2010, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by spearnreel

Yeah Nor-Tech, why? SeaRay boats surely do.

Well if Sea Ray does it I guess we better too. I just sent a note down to the shop floor requesting the change. We thought it was ok to drain the most amount of water possible into the bilge. I guess it would make more sense not to let that happen.

Maybe we can get a few pointers on how to build this one too.

Hopefully that will be the end of my sarcastic rebuttals.

Seriously,
Our shop is always open and we're happy to show you how we do things at every stage of construction. We have nothing to hide and it's what helps us sell our boats. I'll post construction photos along the way too. I'll also reply to any questions or comments you might have. Who knows maybe there's some good ideas out there. If you're ever on I-75 passing through Ft. Myers, hop off at exit 143 and we'll give you a tour.

BTW there's a PVC board behind the coaming pads to cover up the access holes.

Thank you for your interest.

BiloxiGuy · 02-06-2010, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by tobnpr

Don't you think it would be a good idea to close up all those access holes?
I understand that the bolsters will cover the holes for aesthetics, but how do you keep water from running down behind the bolsters, through the holes and into the hull?

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Originally Posted by spearnreel

Yeah Nor-Tech, why? SeaRay boats surely do.

Quote:

Originally Posted by salesmanship

Well if Sea Ray does it I guess we better too. I just sent a note down to the shop floor requesting the change. We thought it was ok to drain the most amount of water possible into the bilge. I guess it would make more sense not to let that happen.

Maybe we can get a few pointers on how to build this one too.

Hopefully that will be the end of my sarcastic rebuttals.

I'm pretty sure Spearnreel's post was just a sarcastic response to Tobnpr's post (a SeaRay owner)...Still a good laugh though...

salesmanship · 02-06-2010, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BiloxiGuy

I'm pretty sure Spearnreel's post was just a sarcastic response to Tobnpr's. Still a good laugh though...

I kind of thought that too.

tobnpr · 02-06-2010, 09:21 AM

Ahhh..yes. The sarcasm here is never ending.

It was a legitimate question.

And the bulls*** on this board continues.

Boat owners- and builders alike- post their pics here expecting everyone to "ooohhh" and "ahhhh"... heaven forbid you put forth a negative opinion.

You're the one that posted the pics, "Salesmanship".

Perhaps a more professional repsonse would have been "We do not feel it's necessary to seal the cutouts between the hull and inner liner BECAUSE...

Instead, you resort to the THT mindset...

Perhaps you should look at how Mike Carrigan presents himself on this board as a manufacturer's representative.

And if you don't think it's necessary to seal a million holes between the hull and inner liner, maybe you do have a thing to learn- from Sea Ray or any other boat builder.

Oh, and btw, got some pics of any 30 year old Nor-Techs?

propbender24 · 02-06-2010, 09:34 AM

Why did Nortech choose to go with 2 piece contruction?

Not bashing, just curious.

Btw, it's an impressive boat.

salesmanship · 02-06-2010, 11:05 AM

topnbr. I made it clear I was being sarcastic as what I thought spearnreel was doing too. Sorry if my warped sense of humor offended you.
My real response was the second half of the reply. As I said I will post any pictures and you're free to comment.
I can't show you any 30 year old boats but maybe a few that are 20. That's when Nor-Tech started in the US.

salesmanship · 02-06-2010, 11:12 AM

Oh and if I didn't make it clear. We do make a concerted effort to keep as much water as we can out of the bilge. All of the holes get sealed.

Prop. We like two pieces, fewer molds less joints. However anybody can have a valid argument to build one over the other.

salesmanship · 02-07-2010, 09:05 AM

Here's a few more pix

Buddy26 · 02-07-2010, 09:39 AM

Beautiful boat Terry, so thats actually gonna have a berth in the casole? that would be cool. We will see you in Miami!

ScarabChris · 02-07-2010, 10:52 AM

Damn the 39 open.....show me some pics of that red beast, inside and out!

I would also like to see the inside of the cabin/console of the 39.

BTW...I like the washdown in the anchor locker. Damit! Now I have to run a line from my freshwater washdown all the way to my anchor locker. LOL

salesmanship · 02-07-2010, 11:18 AM

The console has a standup head and shower, 6' 2". Going forward below the lounge is the v-berth.
I should have all the completed pix by Tues.

Chris, That's the Super 80 Open in the background. We're about 6 weeks from completion on that. Pix soon.

Glen E · 02-07-2010, 11:19 AM

Terry - dash pic?

tobnpr · 02-07-2010, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by salesmanship

Oh and if I didn't make it clear. We do make a concerted effort to keep as much water as we can out of the bilge. All of the holes get sealed.

Prop. We like two pieces, fewer molds less joints. However anybody can have a valid argument to build one over the other.

Thanks. That's all I was asking... I was just envisioning fish blood and wash down water running behind the bolsters and into the bilge. I'm not so sure about the "sarcasm" from the other posters... I dared to raise a couple of questions about a YF build some months back and got my azz handed to me, not that I really care...

I do have one more question- if you don't mind...
You guys are in the business of building boats to withstand the toughest conditions a hull can be subjected to- offshore racing. I know (obviously) from this thread that you still glass the hull/deck joint.

Now the question...
I know that glassing that joint goes back a long way- back to the days when fiberglass putty and screws were used to bond that joint and it was required to add that strength so the hull wouldn't decide to come apart...

Given that we now have modern high-strength adhesives- like Plexus Methacrylates- is glassing the joint from the inside an absolute necessity for the strength needed, or do you do it as additional "insurance" just to be sure that the boat can take absolutely any use (or "abuse"!).

Thanks for your time.

And- it's a beautiful hull-

ISLANDER11 · 02-07-2010, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by tobnpr

maybe you do have a thing to learn- from Sea Ray or any other boat builder.

Oh, and btw, got some pics of any 30 year old Nor-Techs?

Damn, a Sea Ray owner talking Sea Ray smack to Nor-Tech..... Now I have seen it all.....

salesmanship · 02-07-2010, 11:53 AM

A plexus joint is definately an eaisier way to go but we still think three layers of glass is still the strongest method.
I have seen plexus joints fail and the decks were peeled back. I won't mention the brand.
We've never had a failure and I guess we'll stick with it.