NANTUCKET ISLAND 38
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 37.58 ft |
| LWL | 31.75 ft |
| Beam | 12.12 ft |
| Draft | 5.5 ft |
| Displacement | 20,000 lb |
| Ballast | 8,300 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.6 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 47.5 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 16 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 41.5 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 14.5 ft |
| FLforestay | 16 ft |
| Mainsail | 704.9 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 380 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 646 sq ft |
About the NANTUCKET ISLAND 38
Available as a ketch. Also known as ODYSSEY 38.
Direct variant of the NANTUCKET ISLAND 38
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 37.58ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
4 reported issues across 2 systems for the NANTUCKET ISLAND 38, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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