Yes, the Nomad Dock is even easier to sail than a rowboat, while offering incomparable stability.

Its rectangular floats provide great buoyancy, with a lightened waterline (without load) of approximately 1.5 to 2 inches, which facilitates maneuverability.

The Nomad Dock is designed for low-speed use, making the impact of the floats' non-hydrodynamic profile negligible. Its lightness more than compensates for this characteristic.

The maximum speed is around 10 to 12 km/h, which is more than enough for cruising, fishing or swimming in complete peace.

Its behavior on the water is excellent: it remains very stable, even in windy weather or in the presence of moderate waves (we are not talking about a hurricane here!).

Yes, you can leave the Nomad Dock in the ice since it is very resistant.

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If the ice moves enough in the spring to damage several docks each year, we do not recommend leaving it in the water. It would be safer to pull it onto the shore.

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The movement of ice in the spring can potentially damage the Nomad Dock. Despite its robustness, this is a risk to be taken into consideration. Considering its lightness, we recommend pulling it onto the bank to spend the winter there.

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Yes, its lightness makes it easy to pull it onto the bank for the winter, without the need for a protective canvas.

However, it is important to support the floats well along their entire length, or at several distributed points (in the center and on the sides), in order to avoid unnecessary stress caused by the weight of the snow.

On sloping or uneven ground (for example, with rocks rather than sand), it is recommended to place planks under the floats to facilitate movement.

The Nomad Dock can then be pulled gently (without sudden shocks) using a manual winch, an ATV, a car or simply by several people.

The Nomad Dock has a “U” shaped anchor at the front to pull it onto the bank.

You can also use the transom to pull the Nomad Dock.

Yes, the Nomad Dock and the Nomad Dock 3RF are approved by Transport Canada and designed by a Quebec engineer.

The plastic floats are very sturdy, and the interior is made of foam (expanded polystyrene) to prevent water from entering in the event of an accident (very big impact).

These are both very stable boats. However, the Nomad Dock 3RF has superior buoyancy and stability.

If you plan to board with 9 people most of the time, it would probably be better to opt for the Quai Nomade 3RF.

For commercial use, we recommend the Nomad Dock 3RF.

No, it is the only maintenance-free hybrid pontoon on the market, offering you a practical and durable solution.

Ideally, you can do a general visual inspection of the boat and clean excess algae from the floats to detect possible damage and repair it if necessary.

The floor is comfortable, adherent, well ventilated, never gets hot and is guaranteed for life by the manufacturer ( Thruflow ).

It is the lightest 8'x16' pontoon on the market (between 680 lbs and 790 lbs).

No, as a watercraft, it is not included in the calculation of the maximum dock area. This offers the possibility of expanding your dock space with an E-Z Innovation Hybrid Pontoon.

The Nomad Dock is designed to adapt easily and quickly to any activity in a simple and rapid manner.

Here are our proposals:

1) Directly use your own patio furniture that you already have.

2) Ikea furniture that we use in several promotional photos and videos: https://www.ikea.com/ca/fr/p/naemmaroe-module-siege-exterieur-teinte-brun-clair-10510299/

3) Use a beach towel or lounge chair to sunbathe.

4) Use Adirondack chairs, an umbrella, a garden bench... (Home Depot, Canac, Rona...)

5) Use a BBQ, such as:

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/nexgrill-portable-tabletop-propane-2-burner-stainless-steel-grill/1000846759

6) Various fishing items.

7) Paddle Board holder, storage bin...

8) Outdoor sofa or...

The Quai Nomade can be moored in a variety of simple ways, depending on the water conditions and your setup.

The boat comes with four (4) heavy duty mooring cleats .

1) Mooring at a fixed quay

This is the simplest and most common method. Use two ropes and two mooring fenders to attach the Nomad Dock to a fixed dock (e.g., our 4'x8' docks, or an existing dock).

• Example of fenders: https://www.canadiantire.ca/fr/pdp/flans-d-fenders-en-vinyle-revures-dock-edge-twin-eyes-gonflable-pk-2-blanc-5-5-x-20-po-0791407p.html

• Example of mooring ropes: https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/blueline-nylon-braided-defence-line-1-4-in-x-15-ft-2-pack-0793711p.html

2) In rough water or without a dock

If the waves are strong or you don't have a dock, you can use other solutions:

• Mooring whips (search on Google)

• Mooring arm (search on Google)

• Anchoring by weight : Place one or two weights (rock, concrete block, etc.) on the bottom of the water, connected by a cable to a buoy. The cable remains on the surface when you use the boat, making mooring easier.

3) Beaching

You can also simply “beach” the Quai Nomade (pull it onto the beach), and hold it with a cable attached to a fixed point (tree, stake, rock, etc.).

Note: The Quai Nomade is equipped with a “U” hitch at the front (pulling capacity of 600 lb) and 4 mooring cleats to allow you great flexibility depending on your type of installation.

The Nomad Dock can be powered by either an electric or gas outboard motor, up to 9.9 hp.

Here are some examples of prices for new electric and gas motors. Of course, you can also find good used motors at a lower price.

🔌 Electric Motors

We recommend a motor with more than 40 lb of thrust.Some of our customers use 30 lb motors, which can be enough on small lakes in calm weather. The ideal motor power depends on several factors:

• the size of the lake,

• wind conditions,

• the number of people on board,

• and the weight of your gear.

For larger lakes or windy conditions, a more powerful motor — 55 to 80 lb of thrust — will provide a smoother experience.

⚙️ Sample electric motors ($200 to $900 CAD):

• Minnkota 40 lb (12 V): https://www.sail.ca/en/minn-kota-endura-c2-40-lb-electric-motor-1349459-24-004550001

• Minnkota 50 lb (12 V): https://latulippe.com/en/product/C27615/endura-c2-50-lb-motor-w-battery-meter

• Vevor 55 lb (12 V): https://www.vevor.ca/trolling-boat-motors-c_13729/vevor-55lb-12v-thrust-electric-trolling-motor-saltwater-trolling-boat-engine-p_010849041247

• Vevor 86 lb (24 V): https://www.vevor.ca/trolling-boat-motors-c_13729/vevor-86lb-24v-thrust-electric-trolling-motor-saltwater-trolling-boat-engine-p_010255184046

• Minnkota 80 lb (24 V): https://www.sail.ca/en/minn-kota-traxxis-80-lb-electric-motor-1349475-24-004630001

🔋 Sample 12 V deep-cycle batteries ($150 to $200 CAD):

• Kirkland 24M: https://tires.costco.ca/Batteries/Product?ItemNo=207200

• Kirkland 27M: https://tires.costco.ca/Batteries/Product?ItemNo=207220

🔋 Lithium batteries (lighter, $350 to $450 CAD):

• Power Queen 12V 100Ah: https://a.co/d/i6BOfcx

• Power Queen 12V 100Ah “Trolling Motor”: https://a.co/d/3Mp8Y5pNote: Power Queen batteries are known for their excellent value, often comparable to models twice the price.

⚡️ Using a 24 V motor?You’ll need to either:

• Connect two 12 V batteries in series (search Google for tutorials), or

• Use a 24 V battery like this one: https://a.co/d/3UwdVzJ

⛽ Gas Motors

You can use a gas outboard motor up to a recommended maximum of 9.9 hp.We recommend a 4 or 6 hp engine for the best price/performance balance.

Most gas motors under 8 hp are single-cylinder engines.These are lighter — which is convenient if you carry the motor often — but they produce more vibration and noise. A 9.9 hp engine is typically twin-cylinder, meaning:

• less vibration and noise,

• and better efficiency, since it runs with less effort at the same speed.

⚙️ Sample gas motors ($1,300 to $3,800 CAD):

• Honda (2.3 to 9.9 hp): https://marine.honda.ca/en/portables

• Suzuki 2.5 hp (~$1,300): https://www.suzuki.ca/en/product/df2-5/

• Suzuki 4 hp (~$2,000): https://www.suzuki.ca/en/product/df4a/

• Suzuki 6 hp (~$2,200): https://www.suzuki.ca/en/product/df6a/

• Suzuki 9.9 hp with fuel injection (~$3,800): https://www.suzuki.ca/en/product/df9-9b/

• Honda 9.9 hp with carburetor (~$3,500): https://marine.honda.ca/en/portables/bf9_9

Other quality brands include Yamaha and Mercury, which also make excellent outboard motors.

Note: Prices and links above are for reference only and may change over time. Information last updated on May 14, 2025.