Islander 36
Islander Yachts ceased operations in the mid-1980s. During its existence, Islander produced many sizes of sailboats ranging from 28-foot (8.5 m) to 40-foot (12 m). The most popular and largest selling boat Islander produced was their 36-foot (11 m) long sloop, commonly called the I-36. This boat is of fiberglass construction with a wood-cored fiberglass deck and cabin roof. It has a skeg-mounted rudder and a fin keel.
The hull and rig were designed by naval architect Alan Gurney. The deck, cockpit and interior were designed by Joseph Artese Design.
During the last few years of production the I-36 interiors were largely finished in teak, with a teak and holly cabin sole (floor). Earlier models also used the teak and holly floor, with a mix of white fiberglass and teak accents on the bulkheads (walls) in the living areas. Ventilation below deck is provided by two overhead hatches and six opening cabin ports. There are also four, larger, non-opening side windows.
This boat follows the general layout for most single-mast sailing yachts, having a mainsail and a foresail, with the cockpit at the back of the boat. All Islanders of this length are inboard powered.
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