Boat Name
RECKLESS
Specs
Builder: Ho Hsing F.R.P. Co. Ltd., (TAIWAN)
Designer: Peter Cole & Associates
Dimensions
LOA: 37 ft 1 in
Beam: 12 ft 0 in
LWL: 31 ft 1 in
Displacement: 20000 lbs
Ballast: 8300 lbs
Engines
Total Power: 30 HP
Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Yanmar Diesel
Engine Model: 3QM30
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Propeller: 3 blade propeller
Drive Type: Direct Drive
Engine Power: 30 HP
Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: (90 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: (80 Gallons)
Holding Tanks: (35 Gallons)
Accommodations
Number of twin berths: 1
Number of double berths: 3
Number of cabins: 2
Number of heads: 2
Outside Equipment/Extras
Electric windlass
Build Details
The Nantucket Island was laid up by hand with the thought in mind that she should be able to stand up long term to the rigors of the sea with a very strong and stiff hull and deck, varying the thickness from ½” to 1” thick! She is solid fiberglass and no wood coring is used in her construction, including in the decks. This creates a yacht without the typical issues associated with rotting core issues, found in many yachts as they age and begin to spring leaks in the deck hardware. This saturates the wood core with water which in turn begins to rot and creates issues with soft spots in the decks and huge repair bills to correct! The design incorporates an encapsulated fixed keel, filled with 8300 pounds of ballast, which eliminates keel bolts as well as any chance of the keel coming off of the hull! She has a 5.5 foot shoal draft hybrid design keel which reduces the drag compared to the typical full keeled blue water cruiser, yet maintains the directional stability of a full keel. The skeg hung rudder protects the rudder from damage. The propeller is also well protected from damage and entanglement.
The Nantucket Island hull is laid up on its side in two molds, one for each side. After curing the two halves of the hull are joined together at the centerline. This is a very complicated and expensive way to build a sailboat hull, which is why it is seldom employed by other manufacturers. It, however, produces an extremely strong hull. Once the hull is upright, lead shot is weighed out and installed in the keel cavity. This is closed off and sealed which creates the bilge. In the event of grounding, the encapsulated keel area cannot leak into the bilge even if massively damaged from an object below the waterline. This provides a safety margin that is quite comfortable and safe! The Nantucket Island is one of the safest bluewater sailboats available.
Navigation Station and Galley
As you descend the companionway into the yacht you will find the navigation station to starboard with a large chart table with ample storage for charts and navigation year. To port you’ll is a lovely galley of a size and caliber not commonly found on yachts of this size. The galley is laid out in such a way to allow two people to work side-by-side at preparing meals. It is also quite functional with plenty of storage, including a separate freezer and refrigerator. A large pantry provides for plenty of storage for dry goods. The sink is quite large.There are nice Corian counters providing plenty of room to prepare a feast for crew or guests. The galley is open to the salon area so that the cooks can interact with the crew. Counter space separates the two areas providing a place in which to serve food to those in the dining area. In a seaway, the galley is perfectly set up to remain functional, yet safe as the cooks can wedge themselves in quite comfortably. Two opening portholes provide cross ventilation.
Main Salon
The main salon area is warm and inviting with solid teak and teak staving throughout. The dinette to port can comfortably seat four to six adults. Extend the table leaf and there is room for three to four more adults. The salon table can be lowered and converted to a double bed for two. The adjacent settee to starboard can double as an additional berth. Behind each settee are teak cabinets and bookshelves with an opening porthole on the Port and Starboard side for cross ventilation. An opening deck hatch allows the rising warm air a way to escape. There is additional storage under each settee.
Master Stateroom
A large aft cabin master suite provides the owner with luxurious accommodations not commonly found on other yachts in this size class. There is a large double berth for the captain and mate. A settee provides private space in the master cabin for lounging or reading. There is plenty of storage space for clothing and gear and a nice sized hanging locker for clothes. A large head with double raised panel doors gives the option to close off the companion way, providing privacy to the master’s cabin. With these doors closed one finds a generously sized head. There is even room for a couple in the shower area. An opening porthole provides ventilation.
Forward Stateroom
Moving forward into the V berth stateroom there is a raised panel door which slides into a pocket in the forward bulkhead to conserve space, yet provide privacy. There is storage under the V berth and another storage closet area across from the head. There are deck hatches for ventilation above each living space. Ports provide for additional ventilation and crossflow in the hulls; however no ports are upfront in the V berth area because of the danger of flooding due to wave action on the bow if accidentally left open. Ventilation is via a large 22”x22” opening deck hatch above.
