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ISLANDER 24

Masthead Sloop • Modified Full Keel • Built 1961–1967

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Dimensions

LOA
24 ft
LWL
20 ft
Beam
7.83 ft
Max Draft
3.42 ft
Displacement
3,300 lbs
Ballast
1,700 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.10 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
21.2
D/L Ratio ⓘ
184
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
51.5%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
294 sq ft
I
28.8 ft
J
8.4 ft
P
25.8 ft
E
11.5 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Modified Full Keel
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1961
Last Built
1967
Number Built

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Type
Outboard well
Water
25 gal
Notes: It seems to have been a collaboration between Glas Laminates (a producer of spa's, outhouses, etc.) and Joseph H. McGlasson. McGlasson, designer and builder of a 24' wood sloop called the Catalina Islander approached Glas Laminates about producing a fiberglass version. Using one of these boats as a plug, Glas Laminates pulled a mold and the Islander 24 was born.\nThe raised deck Bahama version proved to be far more popular and this trunk cabin model was discontinued after a comparatively short run.\nThanks to former Islander 24 owner Randolph Van Esselstyn for providing photos and an original brochure.

Builder

Related Boats

Name LOA (ft) Year Rig
BAHAMA 24 (ISLANDER) 24 1964 Masthead Sloop