Oar / Paddle
17' 0" Nomad
The Nomad is long, sleek, easy to plank and easier to paddle.
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The Nomad is long, sleek, easy to plank and easier to paddle.
Simon found an older version of this boat back in the eighties and realized that its thousand-year-old design could be copied and preserved without too much difficulty. He measured it out in ’89 and Bill Nielsen lofted it and drew up the plans in ’91.
Flat-bottomed rowing skiff elegant enough for a yacht tender.
Construction: Cross-planked bottom, lapstrake sides
No lofting is required
Plans include 1 sheet.
Designed by Joel White, the original boat was built plank-on-frame by Jimmy Steele (of Peapod fame), but no plans were ever drawn-until now.
Fun / Lightweight / Simple & ClassicSpecifications:
Key Features:
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