LYMAN - Islander - For Sale

The IslanderbyLYMANis an 18 ft (5.49 m)motor tenderwithin themotor yachtssegment, built on awooden hullwith a Deep Vee configuration and powered by an Indmar inboard diesel.

Selecting a Islander

Choosing the Islanderthrough Shestakov Yacht Sales ensures attentive guidance from broker Andrey Shestakov. As a versatilemotor tenderin themotor yachtsclass, it can complement a mothership or serve as a compact, independent runabout for short hops and harbor duties.

Features of the Model

• Deep Vee hull configuration.
• wooden hullpaired with a wood deck.
• Single Indmar inboard dieselengine.
• Purpose-built as a motor tender.
• Compact footprint at 18 ft LOA with an 8 ft beam.

Technical Specifications

• Builder: LYMAN
• Model: Islander
• Category: motor yachts; Subcategory:motor tender; Hull:wooden
• LOA: 18 ft (5.49 m)
• Beam: 8 ft (2.44 m)
• Draft (min): 4.921 ft (1.5 m)
• Draft (max): 4.648 ft (1.4166 m)
• Engines: 1 x Indmar, Inboard, Diesel
• Fuel capacity: 50 gal
• Hull configuration: Deep Vee
• Deck material: Wood

Pricing and Ordering

For current pricing, availability, and to discuss survey and logistics, contact Shestakov Yacht Sales. Broker Andrey Shestakov will assist with specifications, offers, and closing for the IslanderbyLYMAN.

Questions and Answers

Q: What type of boat is the Islander? A: It is amotor tenderin themotor yachtssegment, built with awooden hull. This outlines itsclassificationandhullapproach.

Q: Who builds the Islander? A: The builder isLYMAN. Shestakov Yacht Sales andAndrey Shestakovcan provide provenance andbuilderdetails specific to available units.

Q: What is the propulsion setup? A: The boat uses a single Indmarinboarddieselengine, aligning with the model’s tender-focused purpose.

Q: What are the key dimensions and draft? A: LOAis 18 ft (5.49 m),beamis 8 ft (2.44 m), withdraftlisted at 4.921 ft (min) and 4.648 ft (max).

Q: What is the fuel capacity and how do I order? A: Fuel capacityis 50 gal. For pricing and purchase steps, contact Shestakov Yacht Sales andAndrey Shestakovto secure aIslanderbyLYMAN.

Owner Experience Review

Owners use the IslanderfromLYMANfor fishing and trailering around the New England coast, as well as for day-cruising and family weekends on lakes and coastal waters. Across the 17–28 ft range, many report using it as a straightforward dayboat, and a strong subset of enthusiasts seek out examples specifically for restoration and show purposes.

On the water, long-time owners describe a very soft ride and note a natural bow-high running attitude. Smaller Islander skiffs are called lovely at hull speed and, when handled properly, very able. On 28' flybridge versions, loading the bridge heavily can make the motion aloft more active for occupants, while the semi-enclosed hardtop provides more shelter than the open skiffs.

Comfort and upkeep reflect the boat’s era. Individual reports praise a "really nice" interior and original gas engines that start readily when maintained. Owners also point out that a later 29'6"/30' redesign lowered the superstructure, improving ergonomics and headroom versus early 28' flybridge examples. Routine care is well understood—think a new battery every 2–3 years, reliable pumps, and a good mooring cover—yet watch points include rib sizing regarded as light with cracked ribs reported amidships, period inboard parts that can be hard to source but findable with diligence, and instances after long layups where the area near the end of the keel is pushed up without structural damage.

Pros and Cons

• Soft ride and able behavior at hull speed, according to owner reports.
• Semi-enclosed hardtop on 28' variants offers more shelter than smaller open skiffs.
• Versatile use for fishing, day-cruising, family weekends, and trailering in the 17–28 ft range.
• Some owners report a slight bow-high attitude, and the 28' flybridge can feel active aloft when the bridge is heavily loaded.
• Rib sizing on some boats is considered light, with cracked ribs reported amidships.
• Period inboard parts can be hard to source and may require diligence.

Comparison with Other Models