Nomad/2
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Plans, Nomad/2 - 150 EUR
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Nomad/2, designed in 2000, is a double with the same hull form as Nomad – long, slim and very, very fast. Less beam and a lower profile reduce packing volume compared to most doubles. Extensive touring requires some thought and discipline.
Stability is better than you might expect - with a little practice even inexperienced paddlers can handle Nomad/2. In a moderate sea, a long double can be very fast since the hull bridges more waves than a shorter kayak. In larger waves though, the going tends to be bumpy and wet as the vertical movement of the stems increases.
You will need a good-sized rudder to maneuver this wooden rocket.
Particulars
| Length¹ |
680/626 cm (overall/WL) |
| Beam |
59/56 cm (overall/WL) |
| Draft |
11 cm |
| Cockpit¹ |
80x40 cm |
| Height¹ |
28/26 cm (in front of/behind the cockpit) |
| Weight² |
20-25 kg |
| Displacement/volume⁶ |
210 kg/500 litre |
| Speed³ |
9.1/13.2 km/h |
| Prismatic coefficient |
0.57 |
| Wetted surface |
2.97 m² |
| Drag⁴ |
1.91/3.17 kp |
| Stability⁵ |
3/4 (initial/secondary stability) |
| Intended use |
Expedition and touring, coastal and open sea. Day tours and exercise. |
* These dimensions can be adapted to suit personal needs or wishes.
** Depending on type of wood, equipment, care with epoxy usage, sanding etc. etc.
*** The speed numbers are based on mathematical standard formulas (175 lb paddler + 30 lb carco weight) and corrected from the kayaks actual performance om trials, on tours and in races.
⁴ Calculated resistance in 4 and 5 knots (at nominal load capacity).
⁵ Initial stability and secondary stability on a subjective scale, where 1 is very tippy and 5 is very stable.
⁶ Displacement is kayak + paddler + load. Count off the kayak weight to get the load capacity.
Plans
The plan sheets (metric A1) contain the information needed to build the kayak. Station molds, stems and construction details are in full scale. Recommended cockpit size is in half scale with offsets for a full-scale drawing and advice on altering the size. On the plans, you will also find advice on how to shorten or lengthen the kayak. Lines and construction drawings are in metric scale 1:10.
The illustrated step-by-step building manual is in Swedish only, but it is available online in English: it covers all steps in detail and will guide first-time builders through the project.
Plans, Nomad/2 - 150 EUR
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Minimum window dimensions to get your kayak out from the workshop:
59x30cm
