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Thanks for the responses guys....like INDY has mentioned before, reliability is key. Whether its a 496, or a blown 525, I'd much rather be enjoying that power rather than repairing it. Especially with the boating season being so limited.
"Dig IT," I do appreciate your input...it's not a downer, it's your opinion and I value others' opinions. Heck, isn't this why we are part of a forum, lol. I definately understand where you are coming from and I realize just how much it costs to "properly" rig a boat for speed. Speed = $$$ and I don't think anyone can argue that! I have been looking for a closed bow Nordic Heat aggresively for the last four months and what I found was this; In order to get the power package I really wanted (which was very hard to find in a closed bow Heat) I would have had to pay 10-15k more than the boat I just purchased. Also not only would I have had to settle for not being 100% satisfied with the graphics, the few boats I did find were 3-5 yrs older than the one I purchased. I figured that it would be easier to re-power than the re-paint..lol!
I did plenty of calculating in order to decide on the 07'. The way I see it, for the extra 15-18k+ for a nicely powered 07', I can get the tabs I want, the dual steering I want, sell the 496...add the leftover from the original 15-18k, and buy a nice low hour blue motor! Plus I think that the resale down the line will be much better with an 07' than say a 2000 or so model. (banks also finance 10yr old boats and newer a lot easier with a much better term and interest rate!)
So to sum it up, "Dig IT," I think you are absolutely correct in what you stated. Do it right the first time and chances are you will save plenty $$$. However, the deal on this boat was too good to pass up, even w/the 496 IMO. Especially for basically a one owner, near mint 07!
Thanks again for your input,
Kacy
"Dig IT," I do appreciate your input...it's not a downer, it's your opinion and I value others' opinions. Heck, isn't this why we are part of a forum, lol. I definately understand where you are coming from and I realize just how much it costs to "properly" rig a boat for speed. Speed = $$$ and I don't think anyone can argue that! I have been looking for a closed bow Nordic Heat aggresively for the last four months and what I found was this; In order to get the power package I really wanted (which was very hard to find in a closed bow Heat) I would have had to pay 10-15k more than the boat I just purchased. Also not only would I have had to settle for not being 100% satisfied with the graphics, the few boats I did find were 3-5 yrs older than the one I purchased. I figured that it would be easier to re-power than the re-paint..lol!
I did plenty of calculating in order to decide on the 07'. The way I see it, for the extra 15-18k+ for a nicely powered 07', I can get the tabs I want, the dual steering I want, sell the 496...add the leftover from the original 15-18k, and buy a nice low hour blue motor! Plus I think that the resale down the line will be much better with an 07' than say a 2000 or so model. (banks also finance 10yr old boats and newer a lot easier with a much better term and interest rate!)
So to sum it up, "Dig IT," I think you are absolutely correct in what you stated. Do it right the first time and chances are you will save plenty $$$. However, the deal on this boat was too good to pass up, even w/the 496 IMO. Especially for basically a one owner, near mint 07!
Thanks again for your input,
Kacy
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Thanks for the responses guys....like INDY has mentioned before, reliability is key. Whether its a 496, or a blown 525, I'd much rather be enjoying that power rather than repairing it. Especially with the boating season being so limited.
"Dig IT," I do appreciate your input...it's not a downer, it's your opinion and I value others' opinions. Heck, isn't this why we are part of a forum, lol. I definately understand where you are coming from and I realize just how much it costs to "properly" rig a boat for speed. Speed = $$$ and I don't think anyone can argue that! I have been looking for a closed bow Nordic Heat aggresively for the last four months and what I found was this; In order to get the power package I really wanted (which was very hard to find in a closed bow Heat) I would have had to pay 10-15k more than the boat I just purchased. Also not only would I have had to settle for not being 100% satisfied with the graphics, the few boats I did find were 3-5 yrs older than the one I purchased. I figured that it would be easier to re-power than the re-paint..lol!
I did plenty of calculating in order to decide on the 07'. The way I see it, for the extra 15-18k+ for a nicely powered 07', I can get the tabs I want, the dual steering I want, sell the 496...add the leftover from the original 15-18k, and buy a nice low hour blue motor! Plus I think that the resale down the line will be much better with an 07' than say a 2000 or so model. (banks also finance 10yr old boats and newer a lot easier with a much better term and interest rate!)
So to sum it up, "Dig IT," I think you are absolutely correct in what you stated. Do it right the first time and chances are you will save plenty $$$. However, the deal on this boat was too good to pass up, even w/the 496 IMO. Especially for basically a one owner, near mint 07!
Thanks again for your input,
Kacy
"Dig IT," I do appreciate your input...it's not a downer, it's your opinion and I value others' opinions. Heck, isn't this why we are part of a forum, lol. I definately understand where you are coming from and I realize just how much it costs to "properly" rig a boat for speed. Speed = $$$ and I don't think anyone can argue that! I have been looking for a closed bow Nordic Heat aggresively for the last four months and what I found was this; In order to get the power package I really wanted (which was very hard to find in a closed bow Heat) I would have had to pay 10-15k more than the boat I just purchased. Also not only would I have had to settle for not being 100% satisfied with the graphics, the few boats I did find were 3-5 yrs older than the one I purchased. I figured that it would be easier to re-power than the re-paint..lol!
I did plenty of calculating in order to decide on the 07'. The way I see it, for the extra 15-18k+ for a nicely powered 07', I can get the tabs I want, the dual steering I want, sell the 496...add the leftover from the original 15-18k, and buy a nice low hour blue motor! Plus I think that the resale down the line will be much better with an 07' than say a 2000 or so model. (banks also finance 10yr old boats and newer a lot easier with a much better term and interest rate!)
So to sum it up, "Dig IT," I think you are absolutely correct in what you stated. Do it right the first time and chances are you will save plenty $$$. However, the deal on this boat was too good to pass up, even w/the 496 IMO. Especially for basically a one owner, near mint 07!
Thanks again for your input,
Kacy
THAN i made the huge mistake of visiting the Nordic factory....
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Hello Kacy,
I'm glad you found a boat you like. Regarding power and speed, 70 on the water beats 100 on the trailer, anytime
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There is lot to be said for reliability.
Regarding tabs, I can't see where you live and boat because you didn't fill that information in on your avatar, but it mostly depends on your local/regular conditions, and how fast your boat is.
Generally speaking, rougher water requires more tab, and tabs can be usefull in "settling down" a fast boat. As you have probably seen, there are endless threads on the subject with good information.
Welcome to the Nordic Navy....
Best Regards,
Steve
I'm glad you found a boat you like. Regarding power and speed, 70 on the water beats 100 on the trailer, anytime
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There is lot to be said for reliability.
Regarding tabs, I can't see where you live and boat because you didn't fill that information in on your avatar, but it mostly depends on your local/regular conditions, and how fast your boat is.
Generally speaking, rougher water requires more tab, and tabs can be usefull in "settling down" a fast boat. As you have probably seen, there are endless threads on the subject with good information.
Welcome to the Nordic Navy....
Best Regards,
Steve
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"70 on the water beats 100 on the trailer"...lmao, that is very true! Appreciate the welcome everyone! I am currently waiting for it to arrive and I can't wait to hit the water. I've been crusing around this forum and have run across some really good info. Unfortunatley it seems the more I read, the slimmer my wallet seems to be getting...! Ha
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"70 on the water beats 100 on the trailer"...lmao, that is very true! Appreciate the welcome everyone! I am currently waiting for it to arrive and I can't wait to hit the water. I've been crusing around this forum and have run across some really good info. Unfortunatley it seems the more I read, the slimmer my wallet seems to be getting...! Ha
And the weather where your at it good!
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Welcome! I am on my third nordic in 12 yrs and I had a closed bow heat for most of those yrs. Great boat and like most said the 496 is very reliable and will keep you on the water. I had a Raylar kit on mine with tabs and full Imco hydraulic steering. It ran 68-70 and I saw 72 a few times. My buddy at Imco runs a blower motor and has hit 104 or there abouts. The 28 hulls seem to like the big power. Best of luck and enjoy!
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Glad to hear you found your boat!!
Although I must say #1 POST A PICTURE WHEN YOU CAN
#2 a Raylar kit or Blower would probably be much less expensive and less headache than an entire engine swap![Big Grin](/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
We only have the 22' baby Nordic, however it suites all the kids & the type of boating we do, but I've been looking at blower kits for ours too.
Although I must say #1 POST A PICTURE WHEN YOU CAN
#2 a Raylar kit or Blower would probably be much less expensive and less headache than an entire engine swap
![Big Grin](/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
We only have the 22' baby Nordic, however it suites all the kids & the type of boating we do, but I've been looking at blower kits for ours too.