Islander 32 Mk Ii
Description
The Islander 32 is a classic fiberglass production sailboat designed by Alan Gurney and built by Islander Yachts (formerly Wayfarer Marine Corporation) in Costa Mesa, California. Introduced in the late 1960s (around 1966), it was one of the company's early successes, with hundreds of units produced through the 1970s. It's renowned for its solid construction, balanced sailing performance, and spacious interior for its size, making it a popular choice for coastal cruising, club racing, and liveaboard use. The model gained a strong following on both U.S. coasts due to its seaworthiness and value retention. A variant, the Islander 32 MK II (introduced in 1976 and designed by Robert Perry), features a more modern hull shape with a reverse transom, extended waterline, and improved accommodations. Over 200 MK II units were built during its four-year run. The MK II is often praised for looking contemporary even today, though it shares the original's reputation for durability.
Construction Details
| Designer | Robert H. Perry |
|---|---|
| Builder | Islander Yachts |
| Length | 32.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 42 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.75 ft |
| p | 34.75 ft |
| e | 12 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 ft | 13.75 ft | 34.75 ft | 12 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 34.75 ft - (10592 mm) |
| Foot | * 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.13 ft - (11012 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 36.37 ft - (11086 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 215.01 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 35.35 ft - (10775 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.28 ft - (5572 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.58 ft - (9321 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.98 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.81 ft - (4819 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 279.46 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 41 ft - (12497 mm) |
| Foot | 20 ft - (6096 mm) |
| Leech | 38.5 ft - (11735 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 135.42 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.62 ft - (5675 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.29 ° |
| Area | * 381.7 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 41.98 ft - (12796 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.26 ft - (6785 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.42 ft - (12015 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.62 ft - (6285 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 432.83 ft² |
| Sail Type | DRIFTER |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 41.98 ft - (12796 mm) |
| Foot | * 23.17 ft - (7062 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.58 ft - (11454 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 149.96 % |
| Length Perp | * 20.62 ft - (6285 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9 ° |
| Area | * 432.85 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 43 ft - (13106 mm) |
| Foot | 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
| Leech | 41 ft - (12497 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 742 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 41.98 ft - (12796 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 883 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | 20.5 ft - (6248 mm) |
| Foot | 10.67 ft - (3252 mm) |
| Leech | 16.75 ft - (5105 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 63.27 % |
| Length Perp | * 8.7 ft - (2652 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 17.29 ° |
| Area | * 89.13 ft² |
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