NANTUCKET ISLAND 33
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 32.25 ft |
| LWL | 27.25 ft |
| Beam | 11.08 ft |
| Draft | 5.33 ft |
| Displacement | 12,700 lb |
| Ballast | 5,000 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.0 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 40.75 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 13.75 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 35.08 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 12.5 ft |
| FLforestay | 13.8 ft |
| Mainsail | 517 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 280.2 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 476.3 sq ft |
About the NANTUCKET ISLAND 33
Some boats to this same design also built in Australia.
The Nantucket Island 33 is a robust cruising sloop designed by Peter Cole and built by Ho Hsing FRP Co. Ltd. in Taiwan, with production records indicating a build year of 1980. While the exact total hull count is unspecified in the authoritative data, the vessel is characterized by its substantial displacement of 12700.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 27.73, suggesting a stable and comfortable motion.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, stable platform for short-to-medium offshore passages, particularly given its moderate sail area-to-displacement ratio of 14.72.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.9 and a heavy displacement of 12700.0 lb, the boat demonstrates strong inherent stability and seaworthiness for offshore cruising, supported by owner reports of reliable engine options like Yanmar and Perkins.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels from this era include the Cal 34 and O'Day 36, as they share similar displacement ranges and cruising-oriented designs, though the Nantucket Island 33 distinguishes itself with a higher comfort ratio and specific Taiwanese construction.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 32.25ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the NANTUCKET ISLAND 33yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
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