The Islander Freeport was designed by renowned naval architect Robert Perry. These boats sail amazingly well and are stable, safe and solid. Blue water capable, coastal cruiser or just a very comfortable live aboard. Not to be confused with the islander 36 designed by Alan Gurney which is a different boat all together.
The 38C is the same boat as the 36 but with a bowsprit and redesigned saloon. Also a double spreader rig was added.
Starting forward is the head with chain locker access, Raritan head, sink, handheld shower and lots of storage.
Next aft and to port is the Pullman berth, storage underneath, two closets and four drawers on the starboard side.
The large and roomy saloon is next aft with settees on both sides and a fold out dining table. Storage everywhere including under the settees.
Forward facing nav station is next aft to starboard with a fold down table and VHF with remote mic. Quarter berth just aft of the nav station.
The galley is to port and has a three LPG burner range/oven, refrigeration, twin stainless sink, pressure hot and cold water along with a foot pump, lots of drawers and a fold out trash container.
Engine compartment is under the sole and houses a Pathfinder 42HP diesel that purrs, aprox 1900 hours. Hurth tranny that works smooth. 90amp Bosch alternator.
T shaped cockpit with Edson pedestal steering, Lowrance GPPS with Navionics maps for the entire US, wind speed/direction, depth and speed. Teak fold out table. Fresh water shower.
The fold down transom was ahead of its time and makes swimming or loading the dink easy.
Propane locker located in aft port locker.
Dodger and connected bimini with sunshades in good condition.
Main anchor is a delta fast set that will holds very well in the Texas mud.
Deck equipment includes anchor windlass, raw water wash down, downwind pole, dock lines and fenders.
Running rigging in good condition, sails believed to be original and in good condition, main has two reef points, lazy jacks, partial battens, genoa is 135% and could use some stitching redone.
The boat is located at a small club on North Padre Island. The best deal for a slip in Texas. In order to keep the slip all you do is join the club, dues are billed quarterly at 100, or 33/month, the slip is 95 for a total of 128/month plus electricity for the slip. The club is Padre Island Yacht Club. They organize monthly cruises and have many other functions. You will not find a better group of boating people anywhere.
The boat was surveyed in February by the most demanding surveyor in the area and received a value of $50,000 and a rating of GOOD. This survey is available to seriously interested buyers and will save $1,000. You could get your own survey and wind up with the exact same document I have and will include.
Known issues:
Back stay needed replaced and has been, remainder of standing rigging is serviceable but is being replaced as funds are available.
Due for a bottom job soon, a few very small blisters were found but did not concern the surveyor, just get to them during the next haul out. A very small crack on the bottom of the rudder needs sanded at the same time. This also was not a major concern just something to consider next haul out.
Starboard water tank has very slight leak when full, we just use it first. Even without it there is 50 gallons of water.
Personal circumstances force the sale of this fine yacht.
The boat is listed on yachtworld for $49,000 but I'm realistic and open to offers. The sale will be handled through the local broker as I live in Colorado.
