The Islander 36 is a 36.08ft masthead sloop designed by Alan P. Gurney and built in fiberglass by Islander / Tradewind Yachts between 1971 and 1986.
770 units have been built.
The Islander 36 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. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Islander 36 | ||
| Length | 36.08 ft | ||
| Beam | 11.17 ft | ||
| Draft | 6 ft | ||
| Country | The Nederlands (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.35 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 40.52 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 266.33 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 27.30 | ||
| Capsize | 1.88 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 28.25 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6 ft | ||
| Displacement | 13450 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 5450 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.12 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 576 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 49 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 325.80 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 250.22 sq.ft | ||
| I | 45 ft | ||
| J | 14.48 ft | ||
| P | 39.25 ft | ||
| E | 12.75 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 42 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 32 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 54 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Islander / Tradewind Yachts | ||
| Designer | Alan P. Gurney | ||
| First built | 1971 | ||
| Last built | 1986 | ||
| Number built | 770 |