1977 Islander 32 MK II, Sailboat/Cruiser, The seller reports this vessel is in good working condition. Physical copies of most maintenance receipts have been kept with the boat. I also kept a spreadsheet of maintenance work and improvements as they were completed. The fuel tank is cleaned and inspection ports were added in early 2020. Over the years oil, filters, and belts were changed regularly. Raw water pump, fuel lift pump, and exhaust hose were replaced. Pressure gauge was added to primary diesel filter. - Stock #242217 - Most are drawn to the Islander 32 for its sturdy design, good sailing characteristics, and a cabin that is both spacious and cozy. This Bob Perry designed 1977 Islander 32 MKII has been systematically gone through to prepare to cruise down the Pacific Coast and over to Hawaii. Unfortunately, in March 2020, the lockdowns hit and the borders closed. Now it's time for the seller to move on to other projects, with the hope that someone will make good use of the many hours of work it takes to bring an old boat up to cruising condition. The seller was drawn to the Islander 32 for its sturdy design, good sailing characteristics, and a cabin that is both spacious and cozy. The keel-stepped mast, accessible chainplates, and encapsulated lead keel will keep the mast up and the water out with minimal failure points. The self-tailing winches, fully battened mainsail and fin keel serve well for sailing in and out of anchorages. The cabin woodwork is of a level of craftsmanship not found today in boats of this class. Over the years the seller has worked through and serviced every major system on this boat. As an ocean passage was the end goal, the most critical parts have been either inspected or replaced. When in doubt, replaced. The goal was to build a simple, robust, and reliable cruising boat. She doesn't have all the latest electronics, and she is a little rough around the edges, but she will keep you safe and well in an unforgiving ocean. Sailing Magazine Review of the Islander 32 MKII by John Kretshmer: https://sailingmagazine.net/article-permalink-536.html Also featured in Gregg Nestor's Twenty Affordable Sailboats to Take You Anywhere: https://www.google.com/books/edition/Twenty_Affordable_Sailboats_to_Take_You/vEcPAXdyEecC?hl=en&gbpv=0 Sail Inventory: * Rolly Tasker fully battened mainsail with three reefs. Inspected and restitched in early 2020. Fair condition * "Lapper" headsail slightly overlaps the mast and is suitable for most conditions. Inspected and restitched in early 2020. One reef. Fair condition * Laminate genoa is at least a 150 and a great multi-purpose light air sail. Fair condition * Storm jib is bright orange with a high clew, new in 2020. Excellent condition Most running rigging has been replaced in the last four years. Chainplates and all standing rigging were replaced in 2017. The Self-tailing two-speed Barient-27 winches have been rebuilt regularly. Stowable Dyneema Solent stay allows the storm jib to be st
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