Rum_Pirate
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Would like to get information on
Nomad SSR 36444
A timber hulled double ended.
Nomad SSR 36444
A timber hulled double ended.
Hep needed to identify
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ChromeDome
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ianc1200
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Looking (at random) at the 1970 Lloyds Register, several boats called Nomad, but looking at the blog could she be the one build 1914 in Norway designed by Colin Archer?
Rum_Pirate
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Don’t know, might very well be.
At least 3 planks at bow are definitely rotten at joint to stem. Top of stem looks suspect. Paint lifting off planks at stem but not fallen off yet. Sad to see a fine vessel die.
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bedouin
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The curse of the wooden boat - after a certain age when they start to require significant repair/replacement they become eye-wateringly expensive (and time consuming) to repair.
The little part in the pic you posted looks to be very well looked after. Do you have more pics?
Bajansailor
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How long has she been resting ashore there?
The Blog in Chrome's post appears to be from about 20 years ago, and Nomad seemed to be in good condition then.
Do you know anything about her history since then?
She does look very much Colin Archer'ish.
The Blog in Chrome's post appears to be from about 20 years ago, and Nomad seemed to be in good condition then.
Do you know anything about her history since then?
She does look very much Colin Archer'ish.
Rum_Pirate
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Will get some.
Rum_Pirate
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Several years. Could be 20.
Has some caulking and repainting done about a year ago.
probably needs a ice pick
taken to each plank and some serious repair work done.
Perhaps Leo of Samson Boat Co may be interested????
Bajansailor
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I think that Leo has his hands full with Tally Ho!
But maybe another young (or old) person might like to 'do a Tally Ho' with Nomad and a Youtube Blog - would your kids be interested maybe?
But maybe another young (or old) person might like to 'do a Tally Ho' with Nomad and a Youtube Blog - would your kids be interested maybe?
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Then the base of the mast
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Pics of below waterline.
Note the ‘indentation’ or dent caused by supports, particularly in second pic.
Note the ‘indentation’ or dent caused by supports, particularly in second pic.
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Rum_Pirate
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Fair comment re Leo.
As to my son rebuilding it, an't even get him to get the fibreglass centre console, a Mako 23 with 2 x 85hp outboards in the water.
I have 'virtually' given it to him i.e. he pays insurance, maintenance and gas etc.
Seems 'some' young people these days expect everything handed on a plate free.
However I do know that my son is currently getting the engines (one of them) serviced.
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The above pictures are posted at Bedouin's request.
bedouin
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Thanks - a pretty boat but seems to me to be beyond reasonable repair. A great shame.
I can help wondering if there isn't scope for a new way of patching them up - something like wood hardener that can stabilise and strengthen the planking without a total replacement being necessary.
srm
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Back in the 70's/80's a number of wooden boats were given an extended lease of life by sheathing with a thin skin of ferro-cement. However, it was good practice to replace all soft timbers first, but no need for caulking. One owner in a PBO article reported that his boat floated a bit higher with the skin as the wood dried out. Chain plates etc. were refastened through the ferro skin.
Bajansailor
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It might be just the hood ends of the hull planking that are rotten, and hopefully not too many?
But if the rest of the hull is like this as well, then that is a major restoration job.
The legendary Falmouth Quay Punt 'Curlew' was originally built in 1905, and took her previous owners around the world - they lived on board her for 32 years, and during a re-fit in New Zealand they sheathed her with three layers of kauri timber and WEST epoxy.
She is now on display at the Falmouth Maritime Museum.
Falmouth Quay punt “Curlew” – BC09 | National Maritime Museum Cornwall
I remember seeing her taking part at Antigua Sailing Week in (I think) 1987 - the separate Antigua Classics Regatta had not yet been established, so Curlew took part in Race Week and gave a very good account of herself. She trounced much of her competition in sheer speed over the bottom (and no doubt excellent tactics and sailing ability played a big part), and as for corrected time, she walked away from everybody.
But if the rest of the hull is like this as well, then that is a major restoration job.
The legendary Falmouth Quay Punt 'Curlew' was originally built in 1905, and took her previous owners around the world - they lived on board her for 32 years, and during a re-fit in New Zealand they sheathed her with three layers of kauri timber and WEST epoxy.
She is now on display at the Falmouth Maritime Museum.
Falmouth Quay punt “Curlew” – BC09 | National Maritime Museum Cornwall
I remember seeing her taking part at Antigua Sailing Week in (I think) 1987 - the separate Antigua Classics Regatta had not yet been established, so Curlew took part in Race Week and gave a very good account of herself. She trounced much of her competition in sheer speed over the bottom (and no doubt excellent tactics and sailing ability played a big part), and as for corrected time, she walked away from everybody.
DownWest
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One would like to think not to big a problem. The rinkled paint indicates plenty of rot , but the finish further back looks rather better. Major survey before investing any time .