Pulled the Trigger on an Islander 34

[tropicalescape]

Nice boat,sweet lines,which engine do you have?fair winds and far places to ya.. DVC

[Spadonky]

Atomic 4. It runs really well. Be sure to post some pics when you get a chance.

[HogGravynChtlns]

just posted a new thread here:

http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...tml#post944302

[neilsailingrn]

Originally Posted by HogGravynChtlns

I just bought a 1974 Islander (Yachtcraft?) in February, been meaning to post and introductory message and some pictures myself. Best of luck.

Nice boats huh? I really like mine. You have two other I34 owners on your coast that are on CF. Look 'em up. Good resources. I think the lady on or near San Francisco Bay has the Wayfarer model.

Enjoy!

[Begood]

Hey! Congrats! I believe I own her sister... Since last september, I sail Island Home, a 1968 Islander 34! Sounds familiar? Look!

http://picwiz.smugmug.com/Other/My-S...P5206674-L.jpg

[mauimichele]

Originally Posted by Spadonky

I popped my boat cherry and picked up an 68' Islander Wayfarer 34 today. It's in pretty good shape and got it for what I believe was a great price and came with some good gear like an Aries Windvane, an autopilot, gimballed stove, etc. She does need some work but I have my copy of "This Old Boat" on standby!

I've lurked on CF for about a year and a half and have gained some seriously valuable knowledge from everyone here. I'd like to give everyone here a big thank you! I don't post much in forums but love reading them. Hopefully I'll be able to contribute something back to the community I have learned to much from.

Anyways I wanted to post a few pics and please, tell me what you think of her. She's parked in her new homeport of Moss Landing, CA.

sweet boat! are you going to live on her or is it just for play??

[CC45]

Originally Posted by Spadonky

I popped my boat cherry and picked up an 68' Islander Wayfarer 34 today. It's in pretty good shape and got it for what I believe was a great price and came with some good gear like an Aries Windvane, an autopilot, gimballed stove, etc. She does need some work but I have my copy of "This Old Boat" on standby!

I've lurked on CF for about a year and a half and have gained some seriously valuable knowledge from everyone here. I'd like to give everyone here a big thank you! I don't post much in forums but love reading them. Hopefully I'll be able to contribute something back to the community I have learned to much from.

Anyways I wanted to post a few pics and please, tell me what you think of her. She's parked in her new homeport of Moss Landing, CA.

You lucky shi. My friend had a 30'. really enjoyed sailing her thru out the PNW.. Wa. state,

[CC45]

how much will some one here pay for an atomic 4 eng. manual in good condition.

[Stu Jackson]

Originally Posted by CC45

how much will some one here pay for an atomic 4 eng. manual in good condition.

selling?

[CC45]

Hi , my friend has one from his ex islander. It covers about 3-4 different eng's. His was a MD-30? manual

[gjordan]

An Aries is a plus for any boat that you plan to cruise. Just be aware that there is a pretty steep learning curve. Dont get discouraged if it wanders all over the place at first. Once you get used to it, you will love it. I have owned 3 Aries, and done about 10K miles with them. Best of luck with your new Love. ______Grant.

[HeyChief]

I've owned my 1968 Islander 34 since 1997 (Wayfarer design) and keep her down in San Pedro, CA. I've done a lot of upgrades over the years. I use her mostly for day sailing and for trips to Catalina. Below you'll find the link to lots of photos.

Cruisers & Sailing Forums - HeyChief's Album: "The Sloop John B" a 1968 Islander 34

[dstouten]

Congratulations on your 34. I bought mine in early 2013 and it was in terrible shape. I got a great price! Over the next year I replaced almost everything and added Garmin Radar & chart plotter, EPIRB & life raft.

Last year (2014) I sailed almost 3,000 nm including doing the Baha Ha Ha in October/Nov.

I love the boat and am now getting it ready for Hawaii. Check out my blog at

DON'S NEW ADVENTURE

Don

[NZBRAND]

Congrats. Very nice, looks like an adventure waiting to happen..