Vanguard Nomad Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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The Vanguard Nomad is a 17foot performance daysailer that represents a modern evolution of the classic family dinghy. Designed by Bob Ames—the naval architect also responsible for the highperformance Vanguard Vector—the Nomad was engineered to balance stability with a modern sail plan. Launched in the early 2000s, it targeted a specific niche of sailors who desired the exhilaration of an asymmetric spinnaker and a contemporary hull shape without the daunting instability of a pure racing skiff. Constructed of rotomolded polyethylene in early prototypes but primarily produced in fiberglass with a foam core, the Nomad is characterized by its massive eightfoot beam and an open, uncluttered cockpit that can comfortably accommodate a family of six.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 6,500
Ask, not sold · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+2.3%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Vanguard Nomad listings span 1 country. United States leads with 3 listings

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

3 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 6,50032100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Cape Cutter 1923.62'$ 18,6792013
Seascape 1818.04'$ 25,298185
Hawk 2020'$ 16,1511512
Saffier SE 2626.25'$ 80,347136
Precision 2323.42'$ 14,000125
Saffier SC 6.521.33'$ 57,883114
Schock Harbor 2020'$ 20,00075
Rhodes 1919.17'$ 3,00062
Pearson Vanguard 3332.58'$ 17,95040
Vanguard NomadYou are here$ 6,50032
Beneteau First 1414.11'$ 12,33331

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Vanguard Nomad cost?+
The median asking price for a used Vanguard Nomad over the past 12 months is $6,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Vanguard Nomad sailboats are for sale?+
2 Vanguard Nomad listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Vanguard Nomad prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Vanguard Nomad has increased by 2.3% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Vanguard Nomad sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Vanguard Nomad listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Vanguard Nomad?+
Comparable models include Cape Cutter 19, Seascape 18, Hawk 20. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.