The deck was redone 2 years ago, mainly because of a few hairline cracks and 25 years of service. Glad you liked our site, but I’m afraid that we are the only game on the block. They made about 760 I36’s in the production run. I sail out of Brands Marina in Port Clinton Ohio, Lake Erie. Subject: Islander 36 Questions The table clicks in to a clip on the inside of the nav locker door for support. than the original crack due to the problem of color matching. Good luck! 36 Stuks (6 Blisters a 6 st) Duracell Batterijen AAA. Don't believe it. At a minimum, go for a lengthy test sail and have a comprehensive survey done by a reputable marine surveyor. Goalie Start. Ze worden vervaardigd uit vliegtuigaluminium en zijn weer- en schokbestendig. My wife loves the steps going down into the boat. Found this on the internet under I-28 stuff, might be interesting for the more than 300, some the size of a dollar, at time of purchase -- and price 5) Most 1970's era Islanders have had mast step corrosion problems. As far as mounting the instruments, we wanted to get away from the usual reclining perches at the front of the cockpit seats, and we prefer instruments that everyone can see. There were some models built with shoal draft and also some with a tall mast for light air sailing areas. The Bay has over 20+ knot winds every day from mid May to mid Sept. We have a 120% jib on a Harken furler and seldom reef. Bel: 0528-273013 How does the Islander 36 rank as compared to older boats like Catalinas, Beneteaus, old Morgans (not Catalina Morgans), Columbia, Mariner and Cheoy Lees? Since Islander Yachts went out of business in 1985, there aren't any brochures around. And, no matter what the surveyor says, it's going to cost you more money in the long run. The rest of the boat was a beauty...the diamond in the rough!!! economically, if there are only a few isolated blisters. I am told that during the 1974 model run the factory changed the chemical composition of the resins to conserve on the petroleum product used. I find it surprising you think the I-36 web site is limited. Throughout the time that I was a partner, we never had any blisters in the hull. 1972. Know this probably not much help. Islander 36. Maglite Magnumstarii Xenon Bi-Pin 3,6V 3Cel Blister. week, if possible -- even at the dock). it again. I just looked at our membership database and ‘Wild Onion’ a 1985 model has been a season champ, whereas, ‘Absolute’ a ’72 has also held that distinction. From early 1978 until about three years ago, I was a partner in the I-36 "Seaward" with Fred Harbaugh who is currently a member of the I-36 Association. "Kindred Spirits" - I-36. in 2010 the boat was completely gone thru, in preparation to do offshore cruising. It's clean, looks well maintained. most folks prefer lead! I kiss my Islander every time I step on her wonderful decks. Most of the racing boats have a traveler that spans most of the cabintop. I own the 1972 #211 ,Orion, that I purchased about seven years ago in reasonably dual owner abused condition. (Sorry, a picture of the radar unit will have to wait for another day.). Those used in a racing mode tend to have more crack I have seen newer boats with inferior installations, but I don't know if mine is original. 58 Coleman Drive Any boat over 10 years old should be carefully surveyed by a thorough & picky surveyor. I36, #154, 1973, "Snowflower, Ron: When I hose off the boat it's amazing how much dirt flushes out of those sponges! I was lucky I still had my original purcahse reciept else Raytheon would not have fixed it. But you will like the I36 when you get the right one. We had 11 boats qualify for our one design series this year. This will be evident down the road when a swath of gelcoat on the centerline will age differently and show this non molded application. replace the standing rigging -- which most Islander folks feel appropriate You would not want to incur the additional $5000 expense and time. We opened the companionway boards in 1986 and my first words to my wife was, "Oh my God, this is it"! Not appreciably, nor a '74. I think blistering & crazing depend a lot on boat care and the area of most use (tropics, salt water, vs. Great Lakes, etc.). US$28,250 * 36 ft / 1978. market value -- which, incidentally, has moved up modestly on the West Coast, Full New York Islanders roster for the 2020-21 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. The hull, redone 5 years ago has had a total of 3 blisters in the last 15 years, all of which were easily repaired. 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