Islander 32
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 1966, it was one of the company's early successes and became popular on both U.S. coasts for its balance of performance, seaworthiness, and affordability. Over 200 units of the original model were produced through the early 1970s, with a refined version, the Islander 32 MK II (designed by Robert Perry and launched in 1976), adding about another 200 boats during its four-year run. It's often praised for coastal and short-distance offshore cruising, making it a solid choice for families or couples. A raised-deck variant evolved into the Islander 33, and the design influenced the Islander 34. 9750 lbs. Disp. 3200 lbs. Ballast. 24'10" LWL. 10' Beam. 4'6" Draft.
Construction Details
| Designer | Alan Gurney |
|---|---|
| Builder | Islander Yachts |
| Length | 32.500 ft |
| LOA | 32.500 ft |
| LWL | 24.830 ft |
| Beam | 10.000 ft |
| Displacement | 9700 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.500 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 37 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.50 ft |
| p | 32.33 ft |
| e | 13.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 ft | 12.50 ft | 32.33 ft | 13.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 32.33 ft - (9854 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.5 ft - (4115 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.32 ft - (10461 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 34.6 ft - (10546 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 225.24 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 31.24 ft - (9522 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.72 ft - (5096 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.88 ft - (8193 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.04 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.38 ft - (4383 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 224.62 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 33.5 ft - (10211 mm) |
| Foot | 15.42 ft - (4700 mm) |
| Leech | 30 ft - (9144 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 110.48 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.81 ft - (4209 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 7.77 ° |
| Area | * 231.27 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 37.25 ft - (11354 mm) |
| Foot | 20.25 ft - (6172 mm) |
| Leech | 35.25 ft - (10744 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.64 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.83 ft - (5739 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 2.92 ° |
| Area | * 350.7 ft² |
| Sail Type | DRIFTER |
|---|---|
| Luff | 37.25 ft - (11354 mm) |
| Foot | 20.5 ft - (6248 mm) |
| Leech | 34.5 ft - (10516 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perp | * 18.75 ft - (5715 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.18 ° |
| Area | * 349.21 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 37.1 ft - (11308 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.62 ft - (6285 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.13 ft - (10403 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 574 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 21.48 ft - (6547 mm) |
| Foot | * 9.47 ft - (2886 mm) |
| Leech | * 17.4 ft - (5304 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 7.5 ft - (2286 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.95 ° |
| Area | * 80.57 ft² |
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