The Islander 32 is a 32.5ft masthead sloop designed by J. H. McGlasson and built in fiberglass by Islander / Tradewind Yachts between 1963 and 1967.
The Islander 32 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
Main features
| Model | Islander 32 | ||
| Length | 32.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 10 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Country | The Nederlands (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.02 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 47.42 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 282.87 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 25.73 | ||
| Capsize | 1.88 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 24.83 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 9700 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 4600 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.68 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 454 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 236.25 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 218.03 sq.ft | ||
| I | 37.80 ft | ||
| J | 12.50 ft | ||
| P | 32.30 ft | ||
| E | 13.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Islander / Tradewind Yachts | ||
| Designer | J. H. McGlasson | ||
| First built | 1963 | ||
| Last built | 1967 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |