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BLOCKBUSTER
36' 1978 Islander Sloop 36
$19,500.00
Last Updated: 2025-06-18
PRICE REDUCED Islander 36 with Yanmar Power & Loaded Sail Inventory Now Only $19,500!
Don't miss this opportunity to own a well-equipped 1978 Islander 36 a true classic with the performance, space, and upgrades to keep you comfortable and confident on the water. Priced to sell quickly at just $19,500, the motivated sellers are ready for offers!
Reliable Yanmar Power
Powered by a like-new Yanmar 3GM30 diesel engine (30 HP) with only 330 hours since installation (replaced in 2002), this Islander 36 is ready for seasons of worry-free cruising and island hopping.
Extensive Sail Inventory
A serious sailor s dream:
5 Hood sails including a 150% Genoa, 125% Jib, fully battened mainsail, storm jib, and a spinnaker with pole
All sails are approx. 15 years old and in above-average condition
Roller furling headsail, Barient self-tailing primary winches, and multiple coach roof winches for efficient sail handling
Well-Maintained Hull & Systems
Hull cleaned at least three times per year
Zincs replaced regularly
Horizon depth sounder, speed/log meter, and VHF radio
Ritchie compass at helm
Functional Galley for Long Voyages
Hillerange 2-burner propane stove with oven
Icebox refrigerator
Hot and cold pressure water
Stainless steel sink
Comfortable & Classic Interior
The cabin offers ideal accommodations for a cruising family or weekend getaway:
V-berth forward, quarter berth aft, plus port and starboard settees
Port settee converts to a double berth; starboard settee converts to bunks
Manual head with shower
Custom teak and holly sole, custom folding teak table
Ready to Sail and Priced to Move
This is a fantastic opportunity to own a respected cruiser with reliable power, strong sails, and spacious accommodations. Whether you're coastal cruising or enjoying day sails with family, this Islander 36 is turn-key and ready for adventure.
Don't wait bring your offer and spend your summer and fall on the water!
Located at Rubicon Yachts in San Rafael, CA
Now Asking Only: $19,500
Make: Islander
Model: Sloop 36
Year: 1978
Length: 36ft
Name: BLOCKBUSTER
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Engine/Fuel Type:
Located In: San Rafael, CA
- Category: Sail
- Class: Sloop
- Keel: Fin Keel
- Designer: Alan Gurney
- Builder: ISLANDER YACHTS
- LOA: 36 feet
- LWL: 28.25 feet
- Beam: 11.5 feet
- Max Draft: 6 feet
- Cabin Headroom: 6.5 feet
- Displacement: 13450 pounds
- CruisingSpeed: 6 knots
- MaxSpeed: 8 knots
- Total Engines: 1
- Engine 1
- EngineMake: Yanmar
- EngineModel: 3GM30
- EngineYear: 2002
- EngineFuel: diesel
- PropellerType: 3 Blade, Bronze
- EngineHours: 330
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 30 gallon
- Fuel Tank Count: 1
- Water Tank Capacity: 32 gallon
- Water Tank Count: 1
- Holding Tank Capacity: 15 gallon
- Holding Tank Count:1
- Cabins: 2
- Heads: 1
Additional Features
- Spinnaker
- Storm Jib
- Battery Charger
- Steering Wheel
- Compass
- Manual Bilge Pump
- Genoa
- Furling Genoa
- Shore Power Inlet
- Vhf
- Electric Bilge Pump
- Log Speedometer
- Marine Head
- Oven
- Spinnaker Pole
- Depthsounder
- Fully Battened Mainsail
- Mainsail Cover

Joel Kauffman
Yacht & Ship Sales
joel@rubiconyachts.com
415-235-7447
25 Third Street
San Rafael, CA 94901