SEAFORTH - ISLANDER - For Sale

The ISLANDERbySEAFORTHis a 36 ft (10.97 m)trawlerin themotor yachtclass, built with afiberglass and plastichull. Represented by Andrey Shestakov and Shestakov Yacht Sales.

Selecting a ISLANDER

If you value unhurried, economical cruising with a single inboard diesel and straightforward systems, the ISLANDERis a practical choice. With a cruising speed of 8 kn and a maximum of 10 kn, accommodations for up to 4 (sleeps 3) and one head, it’s tailored for couples or small families seeking simplicity and comfort. Its 3.0–3.5 m draft suits deep-water berths and steady tracking offshore.

Features of the Model

• Purposeful trawlerlayout within themotor yachtclass
• Robust fiberglass and plastichull with fiberglass deck
• Single Volvo inboard diesel for simple, reliable propulsion
• Practical capacities: 300 gal fuel and 150 gal water
• Thoughtful design by Seaforth for both hull and interior
• Comfortable beam (12 ft / 3.66 m) supporting liveaboard-friendly spaces

Technical Specifications

• LOA: 36 ft (10.97 m)
• Beam: 12 ft (3.66 m)
• Draft (min/max): 9.843 ft / 11.483 ft (3.0 m / 3.5 m)
• Cruising speed: 8 kn (9.21 mph)
• Maximum speed: 10 kn (11.51 mph)
• Gross tonnage: 15
• Engine: 1 x Volvo, Inboard, Diesel
• Fuel capacity: 300 gal
• Water capacity: 150 gal
• Hull: fiberglass and plastic; Deck: Fiberglass
• Hull designer: Seaforth; Interior designer: Seaforth
• Accommodation: 4; Sleeps: 3; Heads: 1

Pricing and Ordering

For pricing, availability, and to arrange a viewing of the ISLANDER, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. We will guide you through specifications, inspection, and purchase paperwork for a seamless transaction.

Questions and Answers

Q: What type of yacht is the ISLANDER? A: Thetypeis atrawlerin themotor yachtclass with afiberglass and plastichull, built bySEAFORTH.

Q: What are the cruising speedandmaximum speed? A: Thecruising speedis 8 kn (9.21 mph) and themaximum speedis 10 kn (11.51 mph).

Q: What is the draftof the yacht? A: Thedraftranges from 9.843 ft (3.0 m) to 11.483 ft (3.5 m).

Q: How many accommodationsandsleepsdoes it have? A: It offersaccommodationfor 4, withsleepsfor 3 and 1 head.

Q: What enginepowers the yacht and what are thefuelandwatercapacities? A: It has 1 x Volvoinboard diesel;fuel capacityis 300 gal andwater capacityis 150 gal.

Owner Experience Review

Positioned as a leisure trawler/pilothouse, the ISLANDERbySEAFORTHexcels at coastal cruising, harbor hopping, and Delta-style routes while entertaining family and friends. On the water it behaves like a slow-displacement trawler: brokerage specs point to an easygoing ~8-knot cruise and about 10 knots at the top, with the single inboard Volvo diesel (some listings note a KAMD300) delivering steady, low-speed handling and a conservative, stable ride consistent with its Downeast picnic-boat lines.

Life aboard centers on practical comfort for weekends and daytrips. The salon offers roughly seven feet of headroom with a full galley, dinette, a large V-berth, and an enclosed head with shower; accommodations are listed as sleeps three with one head. Up top, the cockpit’s wide aft bench and U-shaped lounge around a table pair with a helm featuring two leather swivel seats and clear sightlines; teak cockpit decking and a teak swim platform, a fully enclosable cockpit canvas, and a Maxwell windlass round out the cruising kit.

Maintenance expectations track standard Volvo diesel care, and public owner-forum threads specific to this model are limited, so buyers often rely on brokerage records. Notably, a 2005 listing documented a non-operational Espar diesel heater and air-conditioner on that boat, underscoring the value of surveying climate systems during purchase.

Pros and Cons

• Steady low-speed displacement handling from a single inboard Volvo diesel suits relaxed coastal trawler use.
• Comfortable interior with roughly seven feet of headroom, a full galley and dinette, a large V-berth, and an enclosed head with shower.
• Entertaining-friendly cockpit and helm with a U-shaped lounge, wide aft bench, two leather helm seats, and good sightlines, plus enclosable canvas and teak accents.
• Modest performance, with listings citing an ~8-knot cruise and about 10 knots at the top.
• Accommodations are limited to sleeps three with one head, better for weekends and small groups than extended voyages.
• Public owner-maintenance threads for this model are sparse, leaving long-term quirks less documented.

Comparison with Other Models