Islander 24 Bahama
Description
The Islander Bahama 24 (often simply called the Islander Bahama 25 due to its ~24 ft 10 in LOA rounding up in some listings) is a classic trailerable pocket cruiser designed by Alan G. Newman and built by Islander Yachts in Newport Beach, California, from 1966 to 1968. With approximately 100–150 hulls produced, it's an early fiberglass gem from Islander's founding era, emphasizing simplicity, seaworthiness, and affordability for coastal daysailing, gunkholing, or weekend overnights for 2–4. Featuring a full keel with skeg-hung rudder for stability, a masthead sloop rig, and solid hand-laid fiberglass construction, it's forgiving for beginners (PHRF ~240–260) yet capable in moderate breezes—stiff in 15–20 knots but tender above that without reefing. Owners love its "woody" V-plank appearance (molded lines mimicking teak), dry ride, and easy trailering (~3,500 lb. with trailer). 4200 lbs. Disp. 1700 lbs. Ballast 20' LWL 7'10" Beam 3'5" Draft
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 28.84 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 8.42 ft |
| p | 25.75 ft |
| e | 11.58 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.84 ft | 8.42 ft | 25.75 ft | 11.58 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 25.75 ft - (7849 mm) |
| Foot | * 11.58 ft - (3530 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.68 ft - (8437 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.98 ° |
| Diagonal | * 27.86 ft - (8492 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 154.54 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 28.25 ft - (8611 mm) |
| Foot | 10.83 ft - (3301 mm) |
| Leech | 26.5 ft - (8077 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 120.55 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.15 ft - (3094 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.11 ° |
| Area | * 143.4 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 28.58 ft - (8711 mm) |
| Foot | 10.92 ft - (3328 mm) |
| Leech | 25.5 ft - (7772 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.32 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.71 ft - (2960 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 10.98 ° |
| Area | * 138.73 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 24.04 ft - (7327 mm) |
| Foot | * 10.99 ft - (3350 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.18 ft - (6456 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.68 ft - (2950 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.98 ° |
| Area | * 116.36 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 28.25 ft - (8611 mm) |
| Foot | 10.83 ft - (3301 mm) |
| Leech | 26.5 ft - (8077 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 120.55 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.15 ft - (3094 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.11 ° |
| Area | * 143.4 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 28.54 ft - (8699 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.46 ft - (4103 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.02 ft - (8236 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.63 ft - (3850 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.95 ° |
| Area | * 180.23 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 28.54 ft - (8699 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.89 ft - (4234 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.26 ft - (8004 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 297 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 28.54 ft - (8699 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 15.16 ft - (4621 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.16 ft - (4621 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 368 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMTRYSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 11.17 ft - (3405 mm) |
| Foot | * 10.27 ft - (3130 mm) |
| Leech | * 9.31 ft - (2838 mm) |
| Length Perp | * 9.31 ft - (2838 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * -25 ° |
| Area | * 45 ft² |
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