The double bed faces outwards so voyagers can wake up to blissful vistas of the sea. There is a tastefully appointed large shower room ensuite and a private side access door leads to the outside deck and foredeck seating area. This style of main deck master stateroom is a feature that you normally don’t find on any yacht under 35 metres. As such the space scores high in ‘wow’ factor.
Down below, the boat has a three-cabin layout: a forward VIP guest stateroom and two further twins – both of which can be converted to doubles via a clever sliding mechanism. Each stateroom boasts an ensuite toilet and shower. Owners can specify an alternative four-cabin layout below, which should be popular with those wishing to charter the boat.
It is worth noting that the Nomad 95 SUV can be built to Bureau Veritas commercial specification so it can be chartered anywhere in the world – a significant advantage for many potential buyers.
This is an option that can be selected at the point of purchase, so the classification process takes place during the build. Specific components and materials are used to meet the class standard, thus avoiding expensive retrofitting.
The far end of the saloon leads to a sizable galley containing a large double fridge freezer, a dishwasher, an oven, and an impressive amount of surface space. In short, everything needed to run a full complement of passengers and crew. If required, the kitchen can be closed off from the main saloon however all areas of the boat can still be serviced discreetly by the crew by means of a side door. Meanwhile, on the upper deck, a large, fully enclosed wheelhouse protects the skipper and crew in all weather conditions, while also providing separation between crew and guests if privacy is required.
Crew quarters are impressive for a boat of this size. Access is through a full-height door and stairway, which is exceptional for this type of boat – and then the quarters themselves are huge, with space for four crew in two bunk rooms, plus an additional skipper’s cabin with its own head. Central to this is a crew mess area and galley with full-height fridge freezer, as well as a doorway through to the engine room, which is a large space in its own right. It offers simple access to equipment, easy maintenance being essential for those longer offshore passages.
On the technical side, the Nomad 95 SUV features a semi-displacement hybrid hull designed by renowned naval architect Andrew Wolstenholme. Semi-displacement hulls are generally more efficient at medium cruising speeds of around 18 to 22 knots. The hull design here is more efficient at lower cruising speeds, providing a much greater range than fully planing flybridge yachts.