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Nomad
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a 18' outboard day cruiser
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Build in PLYWOOD
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Characteristics
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Length overall
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18'-0"
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Beam
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7'-9"
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Hull draft
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8"
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Hull depth
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3'-6"
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Hull weight (approx.)
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800 lbs.
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Height overall
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5'-6"
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Cabin headroom
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4'-7"
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Cockpit size
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6'-0" x 6'-6"
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Sleeping accommodations
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2
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Hull type: Vee bottom, hard chine, developed for sheet
plywood planking.
Power: Single or twin short shaft outboard motors to
135 hp total. Long shaft motor can be used if transom
modified.
Can the hull be extended or shortened? No. We also do
not recommend increasing the beam.
Trailer: Designed for use with Glen-L Series 1700 boat
trailer plans.
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The NOMAD features an indoor helm with an optional helm
outside. The cabin is open in the back to the cockpit for full
visability, with sliding windows for an airy interior. Heavy
canvas curtains are used to close the back of the cabin in foul
weather or for sleeping privacy. The backs of the helmsman and
passeger seats are used to convert the seats into two
6'-6" berths up forward. A hinged counter conceals a
head, while opposite there's another cabinet for a
galley.
The open cabin makes this a good touring or cruising boat,
having easy communication with the cockpit area. Some builders
have extended the cabin shell aft and increased seating to
accommodate more passengers under cover. It is also possible to
omit the cabin entirely to make one huge cockpit.
The hull features 3/8" sheet plywood planking for a sturdy
yet lightweight hull. The vee forward and flat bottom aft
provides a soft ride and quick acceleration. With adequate
power, the NOMAD is fully capable of pulling skiers.
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