Islander Bahama 28 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

27.92' · 8.51 m

Disp.

7,000 lbs · 3,175 kg

First year

1981

When naval architect Robert H. Perry drafted the lines for the Islander 28 in the mid1970s, he created what would become one of his own personal favorite designs. Built by Islander Yachts in Costa Mesa, California, the boat was widely praised for its balance of quick, lively sailing and sensible accommodations. By 1981, as consumer expectations for interior volume and comfort grew, the builder launched the Islander Bahama 28. Often designated in racing databases as the Islander 28 Mark II or 282, the Bahama 28 was produced until 1985. It shared the exact same easily driven, handlaid fiberglass hull, fin keel, and spade rudder of its predecessor but featured an entirely redesigned deck and cabin house. By raising the coach roof and reengineering the companionway, Islander created a more modern profile that significantly improved interior ergonomics, ensuring the boat remained a competitive cruiserracer option into the 1980s.