Some noteworthy features are:
- Heavy bronze hardware, which provides a classic look and functional durability.
- Recessed foot wells molded into the cockpit deck which provide more secure footing when facing outboard with your fishing pole or grabbing a line.
- Teak trim on the gunwall, center console, forward anchor locker and helm seat-back which provides a rich and warm feel to the boat. All teak is treated with Sikken Cetol which enhances and protects the teak with a semi-transparent finish to repel water, prevent weathering and guard against UV damage for a full season. Very easy to maintain, no sanding for recoating is required. It’s been used in Europe for years.
- Self-bailing cockpit, no need to pump the boat out every time it rains.
- Molded-in stepped bottom which provides a softer ride and more efficient hull speed while burning less fuel.
- Molded-in lapstrake hull sides for a classic look and dryer ride.
- Separate electric bilge pump under deck (probably won’t need it but nice to know it’s there).
- Built-in 18 gallon fuel tank with bronze fuel fill on gunwall, no need to bend down to fill the fuel tank.
- Navigation lights, electrical panel and battery switch: all standard equipment.
- Storage everywhere, under the center console, under the helm seat and in the bow locker.
- Bronze rod holders mounted aft on the gunwall.
- Two towing eyes on the transom for pulling the kids on a tube or skis or towing someone into port.
- Molded-in stringer system for stiffness of the hull as well as a rock solid deck under foot.
- Molded-in non-skid for long life and durability, No painted-on sand paper surfaces on a Nantucket.
- All this is powered by a 50 HP outboard that burns 1.3 gallons of fuel per hour at cruising speed, mid-20s. Less fuel means lower operating cost and less hassle.
- High-gloss varnished steering wheel for a classic and beautiful look.
- There are a host of common sense functional options available: bow dodger, console cover, full boat cover, Bimini top, extra seating aft, teak decking on bow seating, trailer, electronics, etc.
The Nantucket Skiff is a boat you will be proud of and one that will stay in the family for years to come.
Please give us a call and we will show you around this proper little yacht.
