Used Islander 24 Sailboats for Sale

The Islander 24, particularly its early trunk cabin iteration, holds a significant place in the nascent history of fiberglass boatbuilding in the United States. Designed by the visionary Joseph H. McGlasson, this compact cruiser emerged in 1961 as a fiberglass adaptation of his successful wooden sailboat, the "Catalina Islander." Produced initially by Glas Laminates (which would soon evolve into Columbia Sailboats), the Islander 24 represented an early step for both its designer and the burgeoning fiberglass industry towards mass-produced, affordable sailing vessels. Though the trunk cabin version of the Islander 24 saw a comparatively short production run, it laid the groundwork for a more popular raised deck variant and established the foundation for the renowned Islander Yachts brand. [4,