islander 30 sailboat

Islander 30 mk ii

The islander 30 mk ii is a 30.0ft masthead sloop designed by robert finch and built in fiberglass by islander / tradewind yachts between 1970 and 1985., 500 units have been built..

The Islander 30 mk ii 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.

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Islander 30

The Islander 30 is a popular sailboat that was first introduced in the 1960s. It was designed by J.H. McGlasson, The Islander 30 was built by Islander Yachts, a company based in California that was known for producing high-quality boats.

The Islander 30 is a well-built, sturdy sailboat that is known for its excellent performance and spacious interior. It has a length overall of 30 feet, a beam of 9 feet 2 inches, and a draft of 4 feet 6 inches. The boat has a displacement of around 10,000 pounds and is typically powered by a single diesel engine. It has a large cockpit that is comfortable and functional, with plenty of room for guests. Below deck, the Islander 30 has a spacious cabin with a well-appointed galley, comfortable berths, and a head. The boat is a popular choice for cruising and racing, and is known for its stability and seaworthiness in a variety of conditions.

LOA: 29.58 ft LWL: 23.33 ft Beam: 8.83 ft Draft: 3.67 ft Displacement: 8400.00 lbs Ballast: 2900.00 lbs Hull type: Fin Keel Hull construction: FG Rigging type: Masthead Sloop

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I am looking at purchasing a 1981 Islander 30. Can anyone give me any ensight on this boat, sailing characteristics, quality, etc. Thanks, Ron  

Suggest you get on the Islander list [email protected]. While this is a list for all islander owners, there are many I-30 owners that I am sure would be happy to answer your questions. I happen to own a I-36, but am somewhat familiar with the I-30...it''s a good boat and worth looking into. Fairwinds, Jim  

Thanks for the response, I''ll check out the other list. Ron  

Hi every one finnally figured out how to get into the board here still working on a few things. Over the thanks Giving holiday I purchased a Islander 28'' w/ standard 5'' draft. She had been damaged during the hurricane last summer and lost her mast. The nearest that I can figure is that I need a mast of 36.8'' the luff on the main sail is 30''. any ideas as to where I can find a used mast would be appriceated fair winds too you [email protected]  

most spar manufactureres have specs. for many boats. Try calling someone like forespar, dwyer, etc. and see if they have the measurements. If not, I''m sure the Islander email list will have an owner who can tell you, then all you have to do is call up a spar manufacturere and have them cut you the appropriate length spar.  

In looking at my PHRF rate list, I noticed that there''s a listing for an Islander30 at 138, then a mark2 at 180, mark 3 at 168, and the bahama at 174. Most boats get quicker as new releases are sold, so what''s the difference between the plain 30 and the later models? I''m not familiar with the brand, but I''d like to eventually get into a boat with some lower numbers, and was curious about these. What years were the "fast" ones produced, and how are they different, or recognizable? thanks, Chad  

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30ft Islander Bahama, 1981

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• Start date Mar 8, 2007
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I am trying to find some information about these boats. I have started searching but also would appreciate some 1st hand knowledge. I want to hear the good with the bad. Ultimately I am the one that has to make a decision but all information is helpful.Thank you in advance.  

saw won on the hard a few years back Belonged to a friend,it was sitting with the weight on the keel on the hard. the hull deflected about 2 to 3 inches all arround the keel hull joint.Just did not look good to me. He said it was no problem and sailed it for many years.  

Islander 30 Mk II My boat is a 73 Islander 30. The Bahama version came out a few years later. I really like my boat, bought it for cruising and just enjoying life and playing around. I know of a few who have taken theirs off shore to Hawaii and returned.I have not had any blister problems but boats that came out a few years later may have. I did not pay a whole lot for my boat but then again I have had to put a little more into it. New sails, electronics, added a holding tank, replaced the standing and running rigging, etc.I took it down the coast from San Francisco to Ensenada last fall. Had a great trip, some rough weather but it handled it well. I am leaving to head back down to the boat and am taking it to Cabo, then beyond.... www.bajaorbust.blogspot.comI've found the Islander list server on Sailnet to be pretty usefull.Also found a web site from a guy who spent 5 months cruising Southern Califorina and he as some good notes. His boat is a Bahama so you might want to have a look at it. http://inetd.com/Boat/SanDiego05/  

Islander changed shape very often during the production. I have a 68 Islander, full keel attached rudder, low aspect rig. I can post profile pic if that will help.  

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Islander Bahama What is the difference between an Islander Bahama 30 and the 30 MKII?A buddy of mine has an Islander 30 for sale but I'm not sure what model it is. Although it is in Wisconsin, he delivers boats for a living.  

Difference between Bahama 30 and 30 MKII Coincidentally, I just read a review of the Islander 30 in Good Old Boat magazine last night. Ted Brewer's analysis touched on the difference between the Bahama 30 and the 30 MKII. If I may quote, he says "Initially, I was thoroughly confused about the Islander 30 MKII and the Islander Bahama 30, but I finally determined that the MKII is a slightly earlier version of the Bahama. The boats are virtually identical above the waterline but the Bahama appears to have slight modifications to the fin and rudder, although that may just be an error in the very small-scale drawings of the boats that I was able to find. The Bahama does have a very different layout and 20 feet more sail area than the MKII, along with 250 pounds less displacement and 180 pounds less ballast. This could give her a small edge in performance, although I expect it would be noticeable only in ghosting weather."That's all the information there was on comparing the two models to each other, the rest of the review compared them to a Newport 30 MKII, C&C 30, and Tartan 3000, all of which are remarkably similar in spec.The article appears in the March/April issue of Good Old Boat Magazine - perhaps my favorite.  

Thank you Thank you everyone for replying to my question. Rick A: thank you for the link. It is full of great stuff. Great link.I am going to be in Housron to look at this boat in April.Again, thankks for the great feedback. Looks like this could be a nice boat to meet my needs.  

See this link This is an interesting web-site about single-handed crusing on an Islander Bahama 30.  

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Islander Bahama 30

Islander Bahama 30 is a 29 ′ 11 ″ / 9.1 m monohull sailboat designed by Robert Finch and built by Islander / Tradewind Yachts between 1973 and 1985.

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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)

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