1974 Willard Nomad | 30ft

Come take a look at this wildly popular Willard Vega NOMAD!

Efficient, reliable, and charming—this classic design is powered by a dependable 50hp Perkins 4.107 diesel engine, offering an economical 6-knot cruise while sipping just about 1 gallon per hour.

This sought-after model features walkaround side decks, a second command bridge, and 360-degree window views from the main cabin—perfect for scenic cruising.

Notable equipment includes:

• Autopilot

• 2023 GPS unit

• Marine VHF radio

• Magna 2500W inverter

• Smart battery charger

• Red Dot engine-driven cabin heat

• Ground tackle

• Fresh bottom paint (2 coats) and updated zincs January 2026!

• 9' hard-bottom inflatable tender with a 2024 3.5hp Tohatsu outboard

Accommodations sleep 2–4 with a convertible dinette and vee-berth forward. The galley is well equipped with a two-burner propane cooktop, AC/DC portable refrigerator, 12V cooler, and icebox. A private head compartment includes a 2023 standard manual toilet and a handheld shower wand.

FULL SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES:

MECHANICAL NOTES:

Single Perkins

Model 4.107

Diesel

50hp

Model year 1974

1500 hours reported

Inboard

4 cylinder

Fresh water cooled

6 knot cruise at 2000 rpm

9 knot at 4000 rpm

1 gph at 6 knot

Mechanical / cable steering

100-gallon fuel capacity

 

ELECTRICAL NOTES:

12VDC

110VAC

30amp shore power

Shore power cord

(1) 12VDC starting battery, new 2025

(2) 12VDC house batteries, new 2023

10-amp Smart Charger battery charger

Magna 2500W inverter

Battery isolator switches

(2) bilge pumps (1 manual, 1 automatic)

Red Dot cabin heat, off engine

6-gallon hot water tank 

Wiring has been updated

 

ELECTRONICS AND NAVIGATION:

Standard Horizon VHF marine radio @ LS

Garmin GPS with DS @ LS, new 2023

Raymarine Autopilot

(2) compass’

 

DECK AND HULL EQUIPMENT, NOTES:

Danforth anchor, 25#

50’ chain, 300’ rode

Anchor roller

9’ RIB inflatable with hard bottom

3.5hp Tohatsu 4S, 2024, has 4 hours!

Stainless steel arm davits

PFD’s

Lines

Fenders

Linelines

Teak hand holds

Teak cap rails

Non-skid weather decks

Upper helm canvas cover

Canvas window covers

Handheld extinguishers and safety equipment

Bridge ladder

Upper helm with wheel and instrumentation

Propane Magma BBQ

Hauled out and bottom painted January 2026

New zincs January 2026

 

ACCOMMODATIONS:

GALLEY:

Ice Box

Vevor AC/DC portable fridge

12VDC cooler

2 burner propane cooktop with coverlet

Single stainless steel sink with hot and cold pressure water

Stowage compartments

Cutting board

Paper towel holder 

CABIN:

L-shaped settee

Dinette table

Converts to a double berth

Storage beneath settee

Interior privacy curtains

Lower helm station with helm chair

12VDC lighting

V-BERTH:

Split v-berth

Full size fuller cushion

Built in step

Ventilation hatch

Port lights

Bulwark shelves

Built in storage compartments

12VDC lighting

HEAD COMPARTMENT:   

Standard manual toilet, new in 2023

25-gallon black water tank

Sink basin, vanity

All-in-one shower wand

Mirror

Towel rack

Privacy door