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Nantucket 33
Designer: Alan Gurney  ·  Builder: Various  ·  First built: 1967
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About the Nantucket 33

Designed with New England coastal sailing in mind, the Nantucket 33 carries the spirit of its namesake island — practical, seaworthy, and built for sailors who take their time on the water seriously. This mid-sized cruising sailboat appeals to those seeking a capable and comfortable vessel for coastal passages and extended daysailing, offering enough room for a small crew or family without sacrificing the kind of responsive handling that makes sailing genuinely enjoyable. While detailed specifications on the Nantucket 33 are limited, boats bearing this name and heritage typically reflect a design philosophy that prioritizes stability and sea-keeping ability over raw speed. That translates to a boat that inspires confidence in varying conditions, making it a reasonable choice for sailors looking to venture beyond sheltered harbors and explore more exposed coastal waters. For the buyer researching a well-rounded cruising sailboat with character, the Nantucket 33 is worth a closer look. As always, a thorough survey and sea trial are recommended to fully assess any individual vessel's condition and to determine whether this boat fits your specific sailing ambitions.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 32.83 ft / 10.01 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 25.83 ft / 7.87 m
Beam 9.75 ft / 2.97 m
Max Draft 5.33 ft / 1.62 m
Displacement 10,000.00 lb / 4,536 kg
Ballast 4,200.00 lb / 1,905 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 501.00 ft² / 46.54 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction Wood/ALU/FG
Designer Alan Gurney
Builder Various
First Built 1967
Related Sailboats Challenger 32 · Cc 33 · Centurion 32 · Clipper 33 Cheoy Lee · Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 162
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 17.33
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 26.65
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 1.81
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.81
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 899.86
How It Compares

vs. Cc 33, Centurion 32, Challenger 32, Clipper 33 Cheoy Lee, Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee

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Dimensions
LOA
Nantucket 33 ★
32.8 ft
Cc 33
32.9 ft
Centurion 32
32.8 ft
Challenger 32
32.8 ft
Clipper 33 Cheoy Lee
32.9 ft
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee
32.9 ft
LWL
Nantucket 33 ★
25.8 ft
Cc 33
26.4 ft
Centurion 32
24.0 ft
Challenger 32
28.3 ft
Clipper 33 Cheoy Lee
24.0 ft
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee
26.5 ft
Beam
Nantucket 33 ★
9.8 ft
Cc 33
10.5 ft
Centurion 32
9.8 ft
Challenger 32
11.1 ft
Clipper 33 Cheoy Lee
10.0 ft
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee
10.2 ft
Displacement
Nantucket 33 ★
10 lbs
Cc 33
9 lbs
Centurion 32
9 lbs
Challenger 32
11 lbs
Clipper 33 Cheoy Lee
12 lbs
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee
12 lbs
Ballast
Nantucket 33 ★
4 lbs
Cc 33
4 lbs
Centurion 32
4 lbs
Challenger 32
3 lbs
Clipper 33 Cheoy Lee
3 lbs
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee
3 lbs
Sail Area
Nantucket 33 ★
501 sq ft
Cc 33
502 sq ft
Centurion 32
444 sq ft
Challenger 32
480 sq ft
Clipper 33 Cheoy Lee
568 sq ft
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee
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Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Nantucket 33 ★
162 s/nm
Cc 33
—
Centurion 32
180 s/nm
Challenger 32
222 s/nm
Clipper 33 Cheoy Lee
—
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee
—
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Nantucket 33 ★
17.3
Cc 33
17.6
Centurion 32
15.8
Challenger 32
15.6
Clipper 33 Cheoy Lee
17.4
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee
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Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Nantucket 33 ★
—
Cc 33
41.6 %
Centurion 32
45.9 %
Challenger 32
—
Clipper 33 Cheoy Lee
30.4 %
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee
28.0 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Nantucket 33 ★
26.7
Cc 33
23.3
Centurion 32
26.8
Challenger 32
23.3
Clipper 33 Cheoy Lee
32.4
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee
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Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Nantucket 33 ★
1.81
Cc 33
1.97
Centurion 32
1.84
Challenger 32
2.00
Clipper 33 Cheoy Lee
1.75
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee
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Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Nantucket 33 ★
—
Cc 33
237
Centurion 32
310
Challenger 32
—
Clipper 33 Cheoy Lee
387
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee
300
Hull Speed
Nantucket 33 ★
6.8 kts
Cc 33
6.9 kts
Centurion 32
6.6 kts
Challenger 32
7.1 kts
Clipper 33 Cheoy Lee
6.6 kts
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee
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Speed Number (higher = faster)
Nantucket 33 ★
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Cc 33
2.4
Centurion 32
1.6
Challenger 32
2.4
Clipper 33 Cheoy Lee
1.1
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee
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