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2001 Misty River Nomad 1684 Photos
2001 Misty River Nomad 1684 Test Details
| Category | Side Console |
| Length | 16ft 8in / 4.88 m |
| Beam | 84ft / 25.60 m |
| Fuel Capacity | 22 US gal. |
| Weight | 1,057 lb |
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2001 Misty River Nomad 1684 Description
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It wasnt until I had the throttle in hand that I
be-came enamoured of the Nomad 1684. All that blue aluminum and
carpeting are enough to make anybody feel a littleseasick. But the
moment the Yamaha 100 four-stroke purred to life, I could feel my heart
warming toward the fishing boat. The whisper-soft noise of the outboard
is incredible. I almost started the motor twice, thinking it had yet to
turn over.
Imagine the fun you would have pulling away from the dock with a couple of buddies. With noise levels
this low, you would have no trouble recounting your sons all-star soccer heroics from the night before. Even when cruising at 4,000 rpm, the decibel meter only registers 80 at the helm. At top speed, the meter barely broke 84.
But enough about noise, lets talk about the real reason I fell for the Nomad. This 16-footer was quick! How does zero to 30 mph in 5.37 seconds sound? Lets see some of those long and pointy offshore boats do that. Like most four strokes, the Yamaha 100 had to hit mid-range to plane, but the outboard revs right up to 6,000 rpm. Throttle response was amazing, especially mid-range.
Even moving so quickly, I never felt in jeopardy. Its nimble, but I felt no inclination to misbehave. Even with the trim up, the boat stayed hooked up in turns. Through all my test manoeuvres I continued to feel a good, solid connection with the water. Is there anything better than an agile craft with manners?
How about a well-equip-ped agile craft with manners? The 1684 SC has everything you need to make your fishing sojourns a smash. The rod lockers port and starboard can be locked to prevent theft. Up on the bow platform is a large livewell. A smaller fish abode is found at the stern. Your tackle box can slide under the drivers side console, or stay inside one of the three storage compartments upfront. That leaves plenty of space for a small cooler or two of snacks.
The seats dont have the fanciest upholstery in the business, but since when has style played a part in fishing? The drivers position is comfortable enough. At only 5 ft. 5 in. tall, I found the throttle location a little low when running flat-out. It also would have been nice to have a tilt wheel. On the
passenger side, I had to do a stretching exercise to grasp the grab-handle by the seat.
If you can get over the screaming blue, when you look at the Misty River 1684 SC, you ultimately think this is what a fishing boat should look like. Its utilitarian, not fancy. It has the goods, but leaves the glamour to the high-priced competition. And what points it loses in the looks department, it more than makes up for in performance.
2001 Misty River Nomad 1684 Test Specifications
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Test boat engine:
Yamaha F 100-hp 1,741-cc
(106-2-cid) four stroke
gasoline outboard.
Acceleration
mph sec.
0-20 3.68
0-30 5.37
Cruising speed (radar)
rpm mph rpm mph
3,000 15.2 5,000 35.1
4,000 26.7 6,000 48
Sound levels at cruise (4,000 rpm)
helm aft cockpit
80 dbA 85 dbA
Sound levels at top speed
helm aft cockpit
84 dbA 92 dbA
Speed testing by Stalker radar
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