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Islander Yachts 28

Masthead Sloop · Fin w/spade rudder · 1975–1985

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
42.9%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
15.8
Displacement / length
254.2
Comfort ratio
21.0
Capsize screening
2.06
Hull speed
6.4 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
811
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/spade rudder
Construction
FG solid hull/plywood deck
Ballast type
Lead
Production
Years built
1975–1985
Units built
430
Designer
Robert H. Perry
Builder
Islander Yachts, Islander, Tradewind Yachts

Design & history

The Islander 28 was among Islander's most successful models, with more than 400 sold. A similar 'Bahama' model was introduced in 1981 but sold poorly, after which the standard model returned to production until 1985.

Class · Rated highly on the used sailboat market.
Notable features
Diesel power available as an optionShoal draft: 4.0'
Variants
  • Bahama
Design

Designed by Robert Perry, who has stated that this is one of his favorite designs.

Production

More than 400 sold, making it among the brand's most successful models. A similar 'Bahama' model was introduced in 1981 but sold poorly; the standard model was then brought back into production until 1985.

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