Designed by the prolific naval architect Alan Gurney—known for his work on high-performance yachts like Windward Passage—the Islander 36 was conceived as a "modern classic" that could balance the demands of competitive racing with the necessities of family cruising. Produced primarily between 1971 and 1986, with approximately 770 hulls launched, it remains one of the most successful 36-footers in American sailing history. The design was born during a transition in yacht architecture, moving away from the narrow, heavy-displacement boats of the 1960s toward the beamier, more weatherly shapes of the 1970s. Its success was so pronounced that the hull mold was utilized for multiple variations, including the Robert Perry-designed Islander Freeport 36, which utilized the same underbody but featured a completely different deck and interior focused on "island packet" style cruising.
Used Islander 36 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Islander
- Model
- 36
- Builder
- Islander / Tradewind Yachts
- Designer
- Alan P. Gurney
- Number Built
- 770
- Production Year(s)
- 1971 - 1986
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