Islander 37 Motor Sailor

Description

The Islander 37 MS (Motor Sailor), designed by renowned naval architect Bruce King and introduced in 1974 by Islander Yachts in the United States, represents a robust masthead sloop-rigged adaptation of the classic Islander 37 hull, emphasizing balanced sailing performance with enhanced motoring capabilities for extended coastal and offshore cruising; production continued into the late 1970s, with some kits offered under the Yachtcraft brand, resulting in a limited but enduring fleet of approximately 50-60 units. Constructed with a fiberglass hull featuring a fin keel and spade rudder, it boasts an overall length of 36.50 feet, a 29.16-foot waterline, 10.83-foot beam, 5.92-foot draft, 14,900-pound displacement balanced by 5,000 pounds of lead ballast, and a reported sail area of 595 square feet across a masthead sloop rig with aluminum spars (I=43 ft, J=14.5 ft, P=35.5 ft, E=13.5 ft). Auxiliary propulsion comes from a reliable diesel engine (typically 40-50 hp) with an 80-gallon fuel capacity for efficient motoring, complemented by a generous 200-gallon freshwater tank; the interior layout sleeps up to six in a practical two-cabin arrangement with a U-shaped galley, dinette convertible to berths, enclosed head with shower, and ample storage, while the deck offers a protected pilothouse option for all-weather visibility.