Sitting inboard is much more comfortable and eases you into the day sailing mindset. For those who prefer to sit outboard, the rails are wide enough for a set of cheeks, but there are no hiking straps, which could be problematic for absentminded dinghy sailing types. To provide a sense of security and an enclosed cockpit feel theres inboard seating with angled back rests, and the transom is closed. Because of the boats width and length, the cockpit has tons of leg and elbow room for four adults, or your average American clan (2.5 kids and the family dog). In the Nomads case, ample seating and storage were the priorities. But drawing hull lines is often the easy part of designing a recreational day sailer–dealing with all the stuff inside requires some ingenuity. Without a doubt, the Nomad is a fun boat to sail, so Ames nailed that part of the equation. With a high clew, its easy to jibe (and see to leeward), and with spinnaker wells on either side of the cockpit, its easy to set and douse. At 196 square feet, its big enough to put some sizzle into the run home, and small enough for a junior sailor to handle easily. An asymmetric spinnaker has a way of sweetening any sailing experience, and this one is no different. Its waterline beam keeps its tacking angles on the wide side, but downwind, with the asymmetric kite, the boat really jumps to life. When we tested the boat in 8 knots of wind in flat water, it sailed beautifully. Ironically, each of these raceboat attributes also make a great day sailing boat as well–the fine entry cuts through chop, the wide beam provides stability at the dock and when sailing, the deep blades enhance control, the tapered mast is easier to step and de-power, and rolling a jib is much quicker and easier than reefing a main. In his designers comments, Clark says, ∽ay sailing should equal pleasure sailing, and that demands an even better boat than a racing boat. We wholeheartedly agree.Īmes answer was a hull and rig combination thats all about performance–a boat with a fine entry, long waterline, super-wide beam (8-feet max at the deck), high-aspect rudder and centerboard, tapered mast, asymmetric spinnaker, and a 175-square-foot North 3DLrm sail inventory with roller-furling jib. Both of them have speed on the brain, which is obvious in the Nomad. The Nomad was designed by Vanguard 15 and Vector designer Bob Ames, with input from Vanguard chairman Steve Clark. One thing Vanguard’s Nomad has plenty of is room in the cockpit.
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