Yes, and along with what psneeld says about the magic name, Bruce Kessler, NM's lineage, build quality and seaworthiness is pretty near the top of the list.. I've had the opportunity to be on several NMs and in fact tried to buy one two years ago, they are wonderful examples of a mission specific blue water craft.
But no doubt this boat's seaworthiness, although never launched, is in great question by many because it could not right itself out of the water. Which is a puzzling notion to say the least but as Delfin says, no ballast is a puzzler, except maybe they didn't want to stress the wheels - hah.. Those in the know understand what happened in the rush to launch with no blame due to the boat's design. So sad because it will take a big toll on dozens of boat building employees in Anacortes .