Hello SkiprJohn, It is hard to say anything about conditions of this
boat at this moment. She was built in 1979. I have just sailed her for a few hours motoring, because of lack of
wind, from a marina to the point where it was hauled out for surveying. The only sure thing I noticed that her bottom was covered with
blisters that disappeared after a half an hour
on the hard. It was a lesson for me that not always bottom that looked satisfactory when you inspected a boat after some time
on the hard is going to be the same when you sail her. On my boat the bottom has to be stripped to the bare
fiberglass and dried before beginning of the
winter.
The boat has been used for a few years without proper (if any)
maintenance. Almost everything is affected. However, the
interior of this boat,
sails and
engine are in good shape. I also think that her windows are a week point, they are leaking. As she was not intended to be a
blue water boat she was built with comfort in mind - her
salon is roomy. The only thing that struck me is the lack of ventilation. This boat does not have any kind of air exchange if hatches are closed.
IMHO if Islander is maintained properly it will be a great and comfortable boat to sail ... as an island hopper. I will update you after I sail her home.