This islander 30 MKII "shearwater" is a fantastic little boat. Originally bulit by Tradewind yachts, they were designed and compact racer cruisers. in the cockpit it's spacious and comfortable for a small group, and set up to be very easy to sail. Down below, there is a small living space with a galley, table, and a few berths.

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Built in 1971, it comes from a time where sailboats were purposefully overbuilt and designed to be robust, which is why there are so many left.

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This particular boat has been loved well, and raced hard by her current owner. He always kept her in working order with a recent bottom job, an ample suit of sails, and a recently rebuilt Universal M4-30 diesel that starts every time.