Sail Inventory

Rigging & Performance Upgrades

This boat has received several thoughtful upgrades to support the higher loads and performance potential of the modern sail plan

Second Set of Spreaders with Dyneema Jumpers
Added to support the higher rig loads generated by the square-top mainsail and modern sail shapes. Improves rig stability and headstay control.

Improved Mainsheet and Traveler System
Upgraded for smoother trimming and better mainsail control, particularly useful when trimming the square-top main.

Improved Boom Vang System
Provides increased control of leech tension and mainsail shape across a wider wind range.

Automatic Spinnaker Pole Launch System
Allows quick and efficient pole deployment during spinnaker sets, making downwind sailing easier and faster.

Vanguard Nomad 17 Specifications & Designer Comments

The Vanguard Nomad 17 is a stable and responsive 17-foot daysailer known for its large cockpit and balanced sailing characteristics. It is an ideal platform for lake sailing, club racing, or family sailing. 

Bob Ames's yacht designer of the Nomad has some wonderful information on the design requirements and resulting design features in the PDF linked above and to the right

Price     $6,750

This boat can be purchased with the Technora sails (mainsail and jib) along with the Running Spinnaker as the primary set for $6,750 

The brand new UHMWPE membrane Mainsail and Jib, along with new Reaching Spinnaker are available separately for an additional $2,845