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The Islander 44 Sailboat Specs & Key Performance Indicators

The Islander 44, a masthead sloop, was designed by William Lapworth and built in the USA by Wayfarer Yacht Corp.

An Islander 44 Cruising Yacht at anchor in Falmouth Harbour, Antigua, West Indies.

Published Specification for the Islander 44

Underwater Profile:  Fin keel with spade rudder;

Hull Material  GRP (Fiberglass);

Length Overall:  43'10" (13.36m);

Waterline Length:  32'6" (9.9m);

Beam:  11'0" (3.4m);

Draft:  5'10" (1.78m);

Rig Type:  Masthead Sloop;

Displacement:  22,500lb (10,206kg);

Designer:  William Lapworth;

Builder:    Wayfarer Yacht Corp (USA);

Year First Built:  1966;

Number Built:  10

Published Design Ratios for the Islander 44

Sail Area/Displacement Ratio:  16.4

Ballast/Displacement Ratio:  35.6

Displacement/Length Ratio:  293

Comfort Ratio:  39.7

Capsize Screening Formula:   1.6

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Summary Analysis of the Design Ratios for the Islander 44

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1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 16.4 suggests that the Islander 44 will, in the right conditions, approach her maximum hull speed readily and satisfy the sailing performance expectations of most cruising sailors.

2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 35.6 means that the Islander 44 will have a tendency to heel excessively in a gust, and she'll need to be reefed early to keep her sailing upright in a moderate breeze. 

3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 293, tells us the Islander 44 is clearly a heavy displacement cruising boat. You can load her down with all your cruising gear and equipment and it will hardly affect her waterline. Not an ideal choice for coastal sailing, but she'll come into her own on an offshore passage in testing conditions.

4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 39.7 suggests that crew comfort of a Islander 44 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a moderate bluewater cruising boat - a predictable and acceptable motion for most seasoned sailors.

5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.6 tells us that a Islander 44 would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0. 

Article: Islander 44 Sailboat

The Islander 44 is a 13.4 m monohull sloop designed by C. William Lapworth and built by Islander/Tradewind Yachts starting in 1962.

Overview The Islander 44 is a moderate weight sailboat that is a reasonably good performer. It has a fin keel and a spade rudder, which give it good maneuverability and stability. It has a sloop rig with a reported sail area of 75.5 m², which allows it to sail well in light to moderate winds. It has a Universal Unimite diesel engine with 72 HP and a fuel capacity of 227 litres, which provides reliable auxiliary power when needed. The Islander 44 is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat, as it has an excellent righting capability if capsized and a comfortable interior layout.

Accommodation The Islander 44 can accommodate up to six people in three separate cabins. The forward cabin has a V-berth and a head with a shower. The main cabin has a U-shaped dinette to port and a settee to starboard, which can also be used as berths. The galley is located aft to port, and has a stove, an oven, a sink and ample storage space. The navigation station is opposite the galley, and has a chart table and an instrument panel. The aft cabin has two single berths and another head with a shower. The interior is spacious and well-ventilated, with plenty of natural light from the large windows and hatches.

Hull and Deck The hull of the Islander 44 is made of fiberglass, which makes it strong and durable. The hull mold for the Islander 44 was originally used for the Lapworth 44, but was modified by Islander to have a longer keel. Some of the boats were sold as kits by Yachtcraft, and have different deck and coach roof profiles. The deck of the Islander 44 is also made of fiberglass, and has a non-skid surface for safety. The deck has wide side decks and a spacious cockpit with a wheel steering system. 

Mast and Rigging The mast of the Islander 44 is deck-stepped, which means it is supported by a compression post inside the cabin. The mast is made of aluminum, which makes it light and strong. The mast has two sets of spreaders, which help to support the rigging and reduce mast bend. The rigging of the Islander 44 is conventional, with stainless steel wire shrouds and stays. The rigging also has turnbuckles for easy adjustment of tension. The sails of the Islander 44 are made of dacron, which is a synthetic fabric that is durable and resistant to UV damage. The sails include a mainsail, a genoa, a jib and a spinnaker. The mainsail has slab reefing, which means it can be reduced in size by folding or rolling up sections of the sail. The genoa and the jib have roller furling, which means they can be rolled up around the forestay when not in use.

Keel and Rudder The keel of the Islander 44 is a fin keel, which means it is narrow and deep. The fin keel gives the boat good performance upwind and reduces leeway. The keel also has a bulb at the bottom, which lowers the center of gravity and increases stability. The keel is made of lead, which makes it heavy and resistant to corrosion. The rudder of the Islander 44 is a spade rudder, which means it is attached to the hull by a single stock. The spade rudder gives the boat good responsiveness and control. The rudder is made of fiberglass, which makes it strong and lightweight.

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Islander 44

The islander 44 is a 43.83ft masthead sloop designed by william lapworth and built in fiberglass by islander / tradewind yachts since 1962., 10 units have been built..

The Islander 44 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a short water supply range.

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If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of ISLANDER 44. Built by Islander / Tradewind Yachts and designed by C. William Lapworth, the boat was first built in 1962. It has a hull type of Fin w/spade rudder and LOA is 13.36. Its sail area/displacement ratio 16.39. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Universal, runs on Diesel.

ISLANDER 44 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about ISLANDER 44 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, accomodations, contributions, who designed the islander 44.

ISLANDER 44 was designed by C. William Lapworth.

Who builds ISLANDER 44?

ISLANDER 44 is built by Islander / Tradewind Yachts.

When was ISLANDER 44 first built?

ISLANDER 44 was first built in 1962.

How long is ISLANDER 44?

ISLANDER 44 is 9.91 m in length.

What is mast height on ISLANDER 44?

ISLANDER 44 has a mast height of 13.23 m.

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I got a custom built ocean racer designed by William Lapworth for a wealthy doctor set up for cruising that has done transpac and many other races throughout a long career and since then gone through a full restoration and conversation with a very comfortable cruiser. The yacht is well maintained and is fast, fin keel, fin rudder, new wheel steering with a new pedestal guard and a navpod, a new digital to analog instrument panel with nmea 2000 engine interphase . Raymarine sail instrument, depthsounder and a Perkins 4-108 engine that has been well maintained and serviced. a new pss dripless packing gland was recently installed as well. Harken roller furler with a new UV cover, lazy jacks,stack pack for the main, led spreader lights, boomvang, stainless steel anchor, 3kw inverter, 100 amp charger, 100 amp solar controller, 2 1⁰0 watt solar panels , easy slide mainsail track, spinnaker pole and whiskey pole , plus several spinnakers that was recently checked over. all new electrical with new lights, new hatchets in the last four years, new batteries this year, new electrical panels, new upholstery, all new interior walls, new electric head fresh water flush, new sink two years ago, all new floors, new none skid, new varnish and more. I need the boat gone this week. I have too many projects.

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Equipment: Talisman 44 is a sailing beauty. Her hull was laid in 1958 and was built by owner Dr. Bob Williams and his very close friend Herald E. Graham. Having solved their basic problem with the development of CUBEX, the next step was to find the right marine architect. Mr. C. William Lapworth was finally chosen because of his outstanding record of winning boats and the fine sailing characteristics of all his designs. Tailisman was to be no exception. Tailisman was launched in 1962 and was active in all Southern California races including the San Diego to Catalina Race of 1962. She completed the Tans Pac LA Hawaii in 1965. Her racing has just begun as Tailisman in 1966 completed the San Diego to Mazatlan Race. In 1973, 1974 and 1975 she completed the 650 mile Guadalupe Island Race and in addition sailed in 23 Newport to Ensenada Races. She retired from active racing in 1985. LOA 43 ft 9 in Beam 11 ft 6 in LWL 32 ft 0 in Displacement 21000 lbs Ballast 8000 lbs Engine 1 Engine Brand Perkins Year Built 2008 Engine Model 4 Cylinder Engine Type Inboard Engine/Fuel Type Diesel Engine Hours 254 Propeller 3 blade propeller Fresh Water Tanks Plastic (70 Gallons) Fuel Tanks Aluminum (80 Gallons) Holding Tanks Plastic (30 Gallons) Number of single berths 4 Number of double berths 1 Number of cabins 3 Number of heads 1 Rig Dimensions I - ?49.00 / 14.94m P - 43.42 / 13.24m J - 17.20 / 5.24m E - 19.20 / 5.85m Sail Area (fore triangle) - 421.40 sq. ft. / 39.15 sq. m. Sail Area (main) - 416.83 sq. ft. / 38.72 sq. m. Total Sail Area - 838.23 sq. ft. / 77.87 sq. m. Sail Area to Displacement - 16.89 Mast Head to Waterline - 54.00 / 16.46m Accommodations V-berth master stateroom sleeps two (2) Convertible settees and a quarterberth aft to starboard, sleep an additional 3-4? Beautifully finished teak interior Ample storage throughout Upholstery and cushions are all in good condition March 2012- Rebuild REBUILT 4 CYLINDER PERKIN DIESEL 2008 ALL NEW ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NEW STARTER NEW BILGE PUMPS ALL NEW THRU HULLS ALL NEW CUSHIONS INSIDE AND OUT ALL NEW STANDING RIGGING ALL NEW LIFE LINES NEW STERN PULPIT NEW PLUMBING FOR HEAD AND GALLEY NEW COUNTER TOPS ALL NEW PAINT ON THE HULL INCLUDING MAST AND BOOM NEW VENT FANS ALL NEW ROPE HALYARDS ALL NEW TACKLE AND PULLEYS NEW BATTERY CHARGER ALL NEW ELECTRICAL PANEL NEW MAIN SAIL ULLMAN NEW LAZY JACK SYSTEM NEW ALTERNATOR BOTTOM PAINTED (1/2011) BATTERIES REPLACED (2022) About the Builder - C. William Lapworth

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Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

  • SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
  • D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
  • LOA: Length overall in feet
  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Hull mold for LAPWORTH 44 purchased by Islander (1965-original builder unknown) and name changed to ISLANDER 44. (The designer, Bill Lapworth, has said that his involvement with this boat ended here.) After purchasing, Islander reconfigured hull to a long keel. Some tooling later went to Yachtcraft which sold them principly as kits. These were known as the YACHTCRAFT 44, OR 41 (with a chopped stern - also sometimes called ISLANDER 41*). Deck, coach roof profile and other details vary between versions. (deck mold may have been adapted from an another Islander model) (*There are actually 2 different boats from Islander/Wayfarer called the ISLANDER 41. The other is designed by Gurney and both are rare.) (See ISLANDER 41.)

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Hi, I'm looking for information on Islander 44's. I have been refitting a 1973 I44 for a couple of years now and would like to get a little more info from other owners. The project has another year to go guidance at this point may save me a lot of time later on. Bill S/V Zenyatta Seattle WA  

BTW I have all of the original blueprints for the boat, etc, if you ever want copies I can try to get. I am up in Seattle every other month, as though I live down in the Bay Area I still have a rental house my mom lives in up in Everett. In our boat we have installed sump pump, hot water, shower, electric winch, holding tanks, 90 gallons of water tanks, etc. Perhaps some of our diagrams might help you for ideas in trying to fit things in different places.  

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Can you get me those Blueprints? I'd love to re do my rudder!  

Since I am also in the later stages of resurrecting a 1979 Islander Peterson 40 [#005], I watched the video of the 41 - Lapworth designed the 44 in 1966 and I found it striking that the interior looks pretty much exactly like my P40 designed in 1979. The only exception is that the floor grates and bilge access are totally different. I love the way the P40 sails, she is fast with a PHRF of 80 compared to the 120 for the L44. The deep heavy fin keeps her upright and sliding through the water on all points of sail. The L44 has a rated draft of 5.3. Do you find this to run true? While the P40 has a rated draft of 7.2, I find after measuring that my boat draws closer to 7.5. This is an issue in the large lake where I sail just north of Atlanta. The center of the lake is very deep but the sides and coves are very shallow with under water ridges all over the place so I have to keep a close eye on the depth meter when sailing with other boats that draw 4-5 feet. Since there were only about 3 dozen of the P40's built between 79 and Islander closing up, I find almost no information on the boat. Wish there was more. Jeff s/v Taka Atlanta, GA  

Rich, Looked at the youtube video. Nice boat. My guess it took the original finisher a lot more than two years to finish off the boat. He did a fabulous job. As mentioned in my posting of 6 months ago, I'm well into the refit on a 1973 I44. I still have much to do and a set of drawings will definitely help. I would like to talk to you directly about that and what arrangements we can make to get them copied. From 1999 to 2006 I owned an Islander 30 and got into following the history of the company and its boats that was being put together by several people at that time. It's unfortunate that so much of it has been lost. There is another Islander web site out there with more of that history. For the record, here are a few things that I have picked up on the I44 / I41's over the last few years of trying to get info on them. The estimate of 30 to 40 I44's may be accurate but 3 I41's probably is not. I am familiar with 4. Yours, one in Poulsbo WA, one in MA for sail on Yachtworld right now, and one in VA owned by the former sailing instructor for the Annapolis Naval Academy. I talked with the last fellow about a year ago. Like you, he loved the sailing characteristics of the boat and I would guess he would be a good judge. If you look around a bit, you can find two different designs for the "Lapworth" I 44. One with two quarter berths and a boxy cabin top with a step in it, and the more common one with one quarter berth, a U shaped galley, and a contoured cabin top, like the I34 an I37. From Bob Perry's book, it wasn't uncommon for boat builders at the time to make modest changes to a boat designed by a naval architect and then claim the design as there own and stop paying royalties. Don't know that happened here but could have. I've read that Lapworth was bitter with Islander over this boat. Though this boat may have always been available as a kit boat, for sure Islander did sell completed I44's. One broker/seller claimed that they had finished off 10 of them though I don't know where he got his info. There is one in Kingston WA that I check out regularly tha t was definitely completed by Islander. The current owner bought that boat in 1982 from the original owner who bought it in 1968. Again, he attests to it's seaworthiness. He has sailed it through two hurricanes while cruising in the 80's. Let me know the next time you might be in Seattle. My boat is in a boat yard less than 10 minutes from the airport and I'm there most of the time ( retired). You might like seeing what one looks like behind all the panels. You can call me at any time at 206 898-6988. Bill Merrick S/V Zenyatta  

Hi I-44 fans, I thought you might like this historical tidbit. I sailed on hull #1, Talisman, designed by Bill Lapworth and built in a heart surgeon's back yard in 1964 in Ontario, CA. The Doc contracted with Lapworth for the design, had the molds built himself, built the boat (with fiberglass over honeycomb) and then sold the molds to Islander. The conflict between Lapworth and Islander, I guess, came because he designed the boat as a one-off for the Doc, not as a production design. I'm sure he wanted a cut from Islander. I really wish I could remember the Doctor's name, Bob Somebody. He sponsored a sailing club at Chaffee College and I was a lucky member of the club that got to crew on Talisman racing out of New Port Beach Balboa Yacht Club. My best memory was sailing on Talisman for the Newport to Ensenada race of 1970. I was 19. I'm a member of the St. Francis Yacht Club and sail a J-109 out of Santa Cruz and have a Grand Banks 42 in Sausalito.  

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I believe I have hull #8. Currently sailing my 68 Islander 44 based in Phuket, Thailand. S/V TEMPTATION.  

I own one of the original I44's built by Wayfarer yachts in 1966, I believe she is hull #5 and we were told she was built for the president of Islander/Wayfarer yachts at the time. Her original name is "Mystic isle" and we shortened the name to "Mystic" some 15 years ago. We were also told that the picture of the I44 you see in the old yachting magazine and currently on sailboatdata.com is the "Mystic Isle". She is a true beauty that my father and I restored and have kept in pristine condition since we bought her in 1996. Please feel free to email me with any questions or if you would like me to forward you pictures: Berthed out of Dana Point, CA.  

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I raced the 1967 Transpac on Mystic Isle. The boat was owned by Bud Lowry from San Rafael. Couple of interesting points from that time: - The race was a slow one. We finished just shy of 14 days and had begun rationing water and fruit juices. When we started we had a bilge full of 8 oz. Coors cans which was great until the bilge water ate through the thin aluminum and a bit of diesel ended up coating all of the cans. A taste and a belch that's hard to forget even if you only took one sip. - I was bow and worked the pole on all jibes except one that the owner wanted to handle. Unfortunately the handling of the topping lift on his jibe was slow and the sail loaded up with the outboard end just above the bow pulpit and the mast end too high. The pressure on the pole car at the mast caused the casting to fail sending the free flying aft end of the pole through the main and the outboard end violently down towards the deck smacking the owner on the forehead. Big gash in one eyebrow and out cold on the foredeck for a few seconds (I was first to get to him). We had two doctors on board and all turned out OK but Bud was out of doing much for the rest of the race. - '67 was one of the earliest years that Land's End put out a catalog. At the time they were strictly a boat hardware supplier and while I was working on Mystic Isle on the hard at Marina Shipyard a writer and his photog stopped by to talk about the boat and the race. Ended up taking lots of shots of our shiny chrome Barient gear which ended up in the catalog. Overall it was a great time and the boat performed well both on S.F. Bay and in the open ocean. Was an easy boat to deliver from S.F. to Long Beach as well. Very responsive helm surfing big seas, comfy below and reasonably fast although the lighter conditions and our choice of course weren't much of a test. Great experience for an 18 year old.  

Just located a link to the program for the 1967 Transpac that includes a picture of Mystic Isle and a brief write up on boat and crew. Unfortunately I haven't reached the 10 post threshold required by SailNet to be allowed to include the link or my email address here. Haven't been able to find results from that year.  

Hello, I just bought a Islander 44 out in Honolulu. I'm looking for advice on my rudder as she is a bit heavy helped while motoring. Sailing is great! I think it has an over balanced rudder. Any dimensions or hints would be appreciated. Also looking for sails for her. Any one with old ones I'd love to talk. Any advice on a steering wheel pedestal? Still has a tiller! Please email me at [email protected] . Mahalos, Steve  

Wallyworld1212 said: Hello, I just bought a Islander 44 out in Honolulu. I'm looking for advice on my rudder as she is a bit heavy helped while motoring. Sailing is great! I think it has an over balanced rudder. Any dimensions or hints would be appreciated. Also looking for sails for her. Any one with old ones I'd love to talk. Any advice on a steering wheel pedestal? Still has a tiller! Please email me at [email protected] . Mahalos, Steve Click to expand...

Classic, thanks for the fast response! I'm thinking about shortening my boom too! I know the last owner rebuilt the rudder. He was a physics professor and had it made at the university. I'm thinking about extending the aft edge of the rudder to counter the overturning sensation while motoring. It feels like the prop wash is pushing the fore edge of the rudder around. Been thinking a steering wheel conversion might help, but that doesn't really solve the root problem. I'd love to see your photos. Any photos at your last haul out would be great too! Mahalo, Steve  

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My Lapworth 44 is for sale, I am asking $24,995 and it is the orginial hull that they made all the other Islander 44 after. The boat has had many recent upgrades as well. Search Sailboats for Sale  

msginabttl said: My Lapworth 44 is for sale, I am asking $24,995 and it is the orginial hull that they made all the other Islander 44 after. The boat has had many recent upgrades as well. Search Sailboats for Sale Click to expand...
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This vessel is ready to go. Set sail for the horizon tomorrow morning! Island Traders are known for their seaworthy nature, strength and comfort. Beautifully finished out with a comfortable cruising design, this bluewater sailor has everything you need for sailing away to your dreams. Owned by an accomplished skipper with thousands of sea miles she has been well maintained and significantly upgraded making her one of a kind in her class.

Must see to appreciate the value of this exceptional deal.

 A classic cruiser with sweeping traditional sheer, bowsprit and clipper bow, she is not only beautiful to see at sail but is elegantly finished below with plenty of accommodations and stowage for her length. There is a V-berth forward, head with shower, convertible dinette and extension berth in the saloon, and an aft galley to port and quarter berth to starboard. Ventilation is good, with seven portlights and two skylights. Headroom is an astonishing 6′ 8″ maximum, 6′ 4″ minimum. It is a conservative, strong, long keel cruiser with 4'6" shoal draft, allowing it to go almost anywhere.

Technical data Length: 11.58 m (38 feet on deck) (44 feet LOA) Beam 3.6 m (11’ 10’)

Draft:  1.397 m (4’ 7’)

Full displacement hull, Full keel and keel hung rudder

Displacement  18,600 pounds

Engine: Yanmar 4JHES New 2013 (700 hours logged) Engine power: 53HP (39.6 kW Fuel: diesel

Fuel tank: 40 gallon

Cruising speed: 5 kn

Ground Tackle: Bruce 60 lb. CQR 30 lb.    12’ 3/8 chain   200’ 5/8 3 braid marine grade nylon Danforth 20 lb. 20’ 3/8 chain  150’ 5/8 3 braid marine grade nylon

#1 Main (very good cond.) Mizzen (very good cond.) 110% Jib (very good cond.)

Keel stepped aluminum mast heavy duty extrusion.

Aluminum booms with hydraulic main boom vang

Two reefing points  Main

Roller furling harken

Harken traveler gear

Winches    Two 3 speed winches Two 2 speed and one 1 speed

Electronics:

VHF  Two Ratheon

Chart plotter  Garmin 741xsGPS Depth Sounder  Raytheon Tri-Data ST60

Auto Pilot  Wheel drive Raymarine 4000

Gemini Compass Electrical: Solar panels 3-60 watt 1-100 watt

Charge controller Batteries Two 4Ds and one group 27  new 2018

50’ shore power chord

AM/FM/CD stereo  USB port

Galley: Adler Barber refrigerator/freezer

Hillerange two burner stove with oven.

GE Microwave

Head Jabsco manual

Y valve and pump our conforms to U.S.C.G. MSD Type III

Water Maker

60 gallon water tank

Dinghy: 10'3" Mercury air-floor Inflatable

Safety Equipment

PFDs eight Type II U.S.C.G. Approved

Life-sling 30" Life ring Flares 12 gauge Day/night visual distress signals and hand held flares

Fire extinguishers

Life raft  4 man   

EPIRB   (2) 406 GPS category 1 made by ACR

Flat webbing safety jacklines for deck

Asstd. dock lines &fenders

Stainles Steel BBQ grill  propane

Dingy Davitts with removable mounting system

  • Seller HaroldCassiopeia
  • Manufacturer Islander
  • Model Island Trader 44 LOA
  • Length 44 ft / 13.41 m
  • Beam 11.1 ft / 3.38 m
  • Draft 4.7 ft / 1.43 m
  • Displacement 18600 lbs / 8436.83 kg
  • Condition Excellent
  • Location Florida, United States
  • Material: Fiberglass
  • Rigging: Ketch
  • Hull: Monohull
  • Keel: Full Keel
  • Sailboat Type: Cruiser
  • Covering(s): Bimini Top, Dodger, Mainsail Cover
  • Cabin Layout: V-Berth
  • Fresh Water: 60 gallons / 227.12 kg
  • Holding Tank: 40 gallons / 151.42 kg
  • Fuel Capacity: 40 gallons / 151.42 kg
  • Engine Make: Yanmar
  • Engine Model: 4JHES
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Fuel Capacity: 40 gallons
  • Engine Hours: 700 hrs
  • Horsepower: 53 hp
  • Propulsion: Direct-Drive
  • Steering: Single Wheel
  • # of Cabins: 1
  • # of Bathrooms: 1.0
  • Bathroom Layout: Bathroom With Shower
  • Chart Plotter
  • Depth Sounder
  • Fish Finder
  • Raymarine Autopilot
  • Batteries (Marine)
  • Battery Charger
  • Electric Bilge Pump
  • Manual Bilge Pump
  • Shore Power
  • Solar Charger
  • Solar Panel(s)
  • Pressurized Water

Rig / Sails

  • Head/Jib Sail
  • Furlingjib System
  • Toppping Lift
  • Whisker Pole
  • 2 Burner Stove
  • Hot and Cold Water
  • Nav Station
  • Refrigerator
  • Cockpit Table
  • Cup Holders
  • Dinghy Davits
  • Dinghy Lift
  • Swim Ladder
  • Emergency Tiller
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Gas Detectors
  • Life Jackets
  • Anchor Chain
  • Backup Anchor
  • Danforth Anchor
  • Plow Anchor

Sailboat's Location

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1981 Islander 44 | Coral Reef

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