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Old 03-08-2011, 05:47 PM   #17
Nomad Willy
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Vessel Model: Willard Nomad 30'
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Lord Nelson Victory Tug

I looked at them while I was shopping and considered the BMW power to be sort of an unknown and potential parts problem. Also the BMW LN is overpowered. I found one and maybe 2 that had a 4cyl Cummins and I would look hard for one of those if I were you.The LN has much draft aft and low windage and tons of freeboard fwd and much less draft fwd. All the ones I saw had a bow thruster and I suspect the manufacturer didn't let them out the door without them. They look like a very heavy boat like the tug they impersonate but they are quite light and their crossection is more round than my Willard so they may roll so much it could at least explain why ther's so many on the market. However * *....they practically stand alone as a true full displacement hull that will cruise on about 30-35hp. So if this is important to you I'd look hard at it. If you're looking largely because of the tug style I'd look elsewhere.
Oh * ...how's the visibility from the wheelhouse?


-- Edited by nomadwilly on Tuesday 8th of March 2011 07:48:29 PM
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