1973 Willard Vega Nomad Flybridge | 30ft

2013 Meta HE Diesel – Has Dual Steering Stations

This versatile cruiser is powered by a single 2013 Beta HE diesel engine (Kubota block), producing 38hp through a 4-cylinder, fresh-water cooled inboard setup. With just 1,327 hours, she offers an economical 6-knot cruise at 2100 rpm (approx. 1.5 gph), or 7 knot tops. Featuring dual steering stations and upgraded Sea Star hydraulic steering, she’s equally comfortable underway from the main cabin or bridge deck.

Mechanical & Performance

• Single 2013 Beta HE (Kubota) diesel, 38hp, 4-cylinder
• Fresh-water cooled inboard
• 1,327 engine hours
• Cruise: 6 knots @ 2100 rpm / 7 knots @ 3550 rpm
• Fuel burn: approx. 1.5 gph at 6 knots
• Sea Star hydraulic steering (2016)
• Dual steering stations

Electrical

• 12VDC & 110VAC systems
• 30amp shore power with shore power cord
• (2) Group 31 house batteries + (1) Group 31 starting battery
• True Charge battery charger & battery isolator switches
• Updated electrical panel
• Webasto Airtop 3500 diesel furnace
• Two automatic bilge pumps
• 6-gallon hot water tank (engine or shore power)
• International running lights & 12VDC interior lighting, (1) windshield wiper
  

Electronics & Navigation

• Standard Horizon Explorer VHF radio
• Garmin 76 depth sounder
• Raymarine EV150 autopilot (new 2022)
• Garmin XSV 10" screen Radar/GPS (2022)
• Garmin HX870 handheld GPS
• Airmar Tridata transducer
• Custom aluminum radar mast
• Ritchie compass
• Full instrumentation at lower station

Deck & Hull

• Lewmar 12VDC anchor windlass with remote
• 15kg Rocna anchor, 225’ chain, 100' rode
  
• 25# Danforth anchor
  
• Lines, fenders, PFDs, fire extinguishers
• Flybridge bimini (2025), maindeck rail covers, cockpit cover, blackout window covers
• Cockpit seat cushions
• 7'10" Auk wood rowing dinghy 
• Electric trolling motor with battery
• Davits
• Non-skid and recessed weather decks
• Lifelines
• Bridge ladder
• Bottom paint Feb 2023, zincs updated Jan 2024
• Galvanic isolator

Accommodations

• Galley: Port-side with ice box, 4-burner propane stove & oven (hinged coverlet), stainless sink w/ hot & cold pressure water, custom folding table, teak dish holder, cutting board, paper towel rack, storage
• Settee: Starboard L-shaped settee (converts to berth) with dinette table & storage beneath
• Stateroom: Vee-berth with storage, hanging locker, drawers, magazine rack, ventilation hatch, portlights
• Head: Standard Marine toilet, sink, vanity, 14-gal black water tank, cockpit shower wand, portlight, privacy door

A well-kept, fuel-efficient coastal cruiser with dual helms, solid upgrades, and comfortable features—perfect for PNW cruising or extended getaways.