Islander 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

29.58' · 9.02 m

Displ.

8,400 lbs · 3,810 kg

First year

1968

The Islander 30 represents a significant evolutionary bridge in the history of American fiberglass boatbuilding, existing in two primary iterations that define distinct eras of naval architecture. The original Islander 30, often referred to as the "Bahamas" or the Mark I, was a product of the mid1960s Wayfarer Yacht Corporation era, featuring the traditional aesthetics and heavy displacement common to Joseph McGlasson’s designs. However, the model achieved true legendary status with the 1971 introduction of the Islander 30 Mark II (or 302), which was the first major production success for the nowfamed designer Robert Perry. This later version pivoted the brand toward a more modern, performanceoriented hull form that could compete in IOR (International Offshore Rule) racing while maintaining the interior volume required for a family cruiser. Between the various marks, nearly 500 units were produced, making it a ubiquitous sight in marinas from the Chesapeake to the San Francisco Bay.