Islander 29 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

29.08' · 8.86 m

Displ.

7,800 lbs · 3,538 kg

First year

1968

The Islander 29, a quintessential product of the mid1960s California fiberglass revolution, represents the transition from traditional wooden aesthetics to the era of productionline ocean cruisers. Designed by Joseph McGlasson and produced by the Wayfarer Yacht Corporation (which later became Islander Yachts), the 29footer was built on the same hull lineage as the Columbia 29, a direct result of the shared history between McGlasson and the founders of Columbia. With a beam of 8’ 11”, the Islander 29 was notably wide for its era, offering a level of interior volume and stability that appealed to families moving up from smaller daysailers. The vessel features a classic CCAera profile, characterized by a graceful overhang at the bow, a sloping transom, and a robust full keel that speaks to its primary purpose: safe, predictable coastal cruising.