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Islander Mark II 30’ - $12,500 (Ballard)
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Are you a novice? Do you want to single-handle your boat? This Islander Mk II 30' might be just the boat for you. Miramar is 50 years old this year but is not a project boat; she's ready to go. There are the usual squeaks and leaks of any boat her age, but she has been well-maintained and updated and is the perfect boat for someone (like me) who has little boating experience but needs to be able to single-hand her – a good boat to learn on. Miramar is big enough to live aboard (I have done it for months at a time and I am 6'3" tall), but small enough to "muscle around" at the pier in a wind.
Interior is clean with complete kitchen (I love to cook) – propane oven and stove – and newer cushions on main cabin settees. Sleeps 4... hahaha... think 2 with an occasional guest. (Boat retailers always say how many people a boat will "sleep" but sleeping space is not the issue – sitting around or moving around the boat, making meals, sailing the boat, etc., is more of a concern.)
Miramar is a great boat for a single person or a couple – maybe a small child or a pet too.
Reason for sale: living abroad – can't use it as much as I would like.
Documented vessel with the USCG – No. 616321
Specs: https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/islander-30-mk-ii/
Mast height will fit under Ballard Bridge (very center) and Montlake Bridge without opening. Railroad bridge past the locks can be passed under except at high tide. Fremont and University Bridges must be opened.
Hull: solid fiberglass – condition good
Inspected by divers every 2 years or so when zincs are changed. Kept in fresh water for last 15 years.
Aux propulsion: condition good
Universal diesel M-18, 2 cylinder, 14 hp, 6 knots at 2500 rpm, ½ gal per hour. Fresh water
cooled, Hour meter broke but <3000, no smoke on start, no smoke on run, based on Kubota tractor engine.
Maintained by owner every year; professionally by Gallery Marine every 4 years.
Helm steering (with emergency tiller).
Autopilot. (very useful when single-handling – ask me about it)
Sails: condition good
Full-batten main, 150% genoa w/ uv protection on newer roller furler
Topping lift, vang, reefing lines to cockpit
EZ-Jax on main (life saver when single-handling – ask me about it)
Standing rigging:
All new 2024, mast pulled, new spreaders etc.
Newer port-side lifelines to be detachable for dinghy launch and retrieval. (2012)
Surveys:
2012 condition good, value $24k ~ $26k, copy upon request, all priority dings corrected
2025 for insurance renewal – value $23,500 ~ $27,000 (insurance was renewed – no problem)
I have no idea why the Surveyors rate the price so high. In the actual market, what I am asking is about right.
You are welcome to see the surveys.
Waste / sanitation:
Working head – pump mechanism replaced in 2018~ish. (I don’t remember…. probably blocking it out from the experience)
Holding tank is solid plastic – all through hulls etc. work – no leaks.
Potable water
20 gal tank forward. Pressure water and foot pump. (I filter and drink the water onboard.)
Other Tankage
Fuel 18 gallons
Waste (not sure of specs – have a look)
Ground tackle
Delta plow-type anchor
80’ chain 120’ nylon rode
electric Lewmar windlass with easy-to-use controls (really helpful for single-handling – ask me about it)
LPG system
Double tank system with selector, remote panel control from galley w/ leak detection.
Stove/range 3 burner top with oven – protected by flame out thermocouples (NOT RV propane stove; this is for marine use and marine safety), rail mounted BBQ – runs off main propane system, not refillable bottles.
Smoke, CO detection
Electrical systems
AC Shore power 30a, 120v
50’ shore power cord (adapters)
DC
3 bank Pro-Sport battery charger (2013)
Start bank #2 (one battery), 2022
House bank #1: 2 batteries linked as one) 2022
Navigation / electronics
Navigator compass on helm pedestal
Original depth and water speed indicators work
Autopilot Evolution ACU100 (new 2015)
Newer panel 2014
Standard VHF radio
AM/FM radio CD player (2013)
Equipment / misc
1 electric bilge pump auto/manual control – newer (2022)
newer fuel pump (2022)
hard dodger (tempered glass – will not fog up from sunlight) openable in front (nice while at anchor on hot days)
MANUAL for boat written by current owner, including maintenance, pictures, step-by-step single-handling advice – available for viewing before purchase (ask to share).
AC studio-size fridge with freezer packs for when away from power.
Sleeping accommodations for 4 (2 is better)
Included items
Spare parts
Cleaning supplies
Fenders / Mooring lines – two sets: 1 for cruising (newish with a good "hand") and 1 for tying down securely in winter.
Chart books for Puget Sound etc (old, but still useful; I use them anyway.)
Optional equipment available
Walker Bay 8 dinghy (discuss)
Links:
https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/islander-30-mk-ii/
https://www.practical-sailor.com/sailboat-reviews/sailboats-21-30ft/islander-bahama-30-used-boat-review
Islander 36 group
http://www.islander36.org/ (more 36s were sold than the 30s, but their reputation for solid, reliable sailboats is the same)