Islander 36 Tall Rig
Description
The Islander 36 (often abbreviated as I-36) is a classic American sailboat designed by renowned naval architect Alan Gurney as a versatile racer-cruiser. It was produced by Islander Yachts (later known as Tradewind Yachts) from 1971 to 1985, with approximately 770 units built, making it one of the most successful and longest-produced 36-footers in U.S. maritime history. This sloop-rigged fiberglass vessel was conceived under the early International Offshore Rule (IOR) era, prioritizing balanced performance over exploiting rule loopholes—resulting in a boat that's fast yet seaworthy, comfortable for family cruising, and competitive in club racing (e.g., via PHRF handicaps). 13450 lbs. Disp. 5450 lbs. Ballast 28'3" LWL 11'2" Beam 6' Draft
Construction Details
| Designer | Alan Gurney |
|---|---|
| Builder | Islander Yachts |
| Length | 36.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 47 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14.48 ft |
| p | 40.75 ft |
| e | 12.75 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 ft | 14.48 ft | 40.75 ft | 12.75 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 40.75 ft - (12421 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.75 ft - (3886 mm) |
| Leech | * 42 ft - (12802 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 42.27 ft - (12884 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 268.49 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 39.34 ft - (11991 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.06 ft - (5809 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.37 ft - (10476 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.99 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.65 ft - (5075 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.99 ° |
| Area | * 327.55 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 46.72 ft - (14240 mm) |
| Foot | * 23.28 ft - (7096 mm) |
| Leech | * 44.07 ft - (13433 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.72 ft - (6620 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.96 ° |
| Area | * 507.41 ft² |
| Sail Type | DRIFTER |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 46.72 ft - (14240 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.19 ft - (7373 mm) |
| Leech | * 42.11 ft - (12835 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perp | * 21.72 ft - (6620 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 8.98 ° |
| Area | * 507.42 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 47 ft - (14326 mm) |
| Foot | 24 ft - (7315 mm) |
| Leech | 45 ft - (13716 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 846 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 46.72 ft - (14240 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 26.06 ft - (7943 mm) |
| Foot | * 26.06 ft - (7943 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 1035 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 27.05 ft - (8245 mm) |
| Foot | * 10.76 ft - (3280 mm) |
| Leech | * 22.45 ft - (6843 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60.01 % |
| Length Perp | * 8.69 ft - (2649 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.04 ° |
| Area | * 117.5 ft² |
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