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| DHC | Are there delamination problems? | |
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| July 2009 |
Jim Fromm writes:
I have been shopping for quite some time for a suitable sailboat for my retirement. I expect to spend a lot of time sailing with my wife and grandchildren in the Gulf of Mexico. My wife an I really like the look, and frankly the price, of the available Island Traders. Although I am also considering a Fantasia 35 and a West Sail 32. I have recently heard that there is a plywood fiberglass de-lamination problem with the 37 on the cabin. Is that true? Have you heard this before? Is there an affordable remedy? I would hate for this to be a deal breaker. Are there any other generic problems that a buyer should be aware of? Thanks Capt Jim |
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| DGT | Looking for plans... | |
| February 2007 |
Antonio writes:
Hi sailors, I have recently purchased for an IT but I need planes of the boat. Have you any one? I need sides planes to legalize it in Spain. Thank you very much. I would like to receive e_mail with your experiencies. |
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| DGP | Looking to possibly purchase... | |
| February 2006 |
Ed Schumacher writes:
Looking to possibly purchase one as it comes close to what I would like , sure look good anyway! However, I have heard they are not the best sailor (please not looking to hurt any ones feelings) just wondering if someone could give me an honest evaluation? Since what I have read seems to point to the fact that it may be the rig,(lack of sail area) wondering what your thoughts would be on a gaff ketch rigg on a IT 37. |
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| DGM | Island Trader 40 Sea Beagle MS For Sale | |
| Dec 2005 |
Sea Beagle is now for sale, 40 Island Trader Motorsailor (1984).
Just sailed fall 2005 Toronto to Jacksonville FL,
Asking $135K |
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| DGI | used island trader spruce booms and mizzen mast | |
| Nov 2005 |
Hi I am restoring my 1976 island trader and converted over to new metal mast.
I have the main boom and the mizzen boom, along with the old mizzen mast;
no rigging.
If any one needs one I will sell these. Please call paul at (508) 992 7358 Leave a message and I will return call. I am in New Bedford Mass. thanks. If all goes well we will have our Trader in the water by May. We have been working on her refit for a year now. A lot of work but worth it for this beautiful boat. |
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| DGE | Fixed portholes watertightness | |
| Sept 2005 |
The owner of La Ina S writes:
I have a watertigtness problem with my fixed portholes. I sealed all of them several ocassions with Sikaflex marine sealant, but leakage still going on on most of the portholes, mainly in the lower and aft part of them. Can anybody who experienced this problem tell me how to solve this a nd sealant to use for that??? Appreciate your help. |
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| Oct 2005 | My attempted solution on Wildwood Flower has been to take apart the port and re-bed it after repairing any voids in the frame. It seems to be working so far. | |
| DGA | Selling Aloha | |
| May 2005 |
The owners of Aloha write:
Aloha, we have an island trader 41 that we ordered at the
Annapolis boat show in 1976. we took possession of her in 1977
and she has been everywhere!! She now lives in hawaii, our home
and we are ready to sell her. She is a beautiful old lady and we
hate to see her just sitting when someone could be enjoying her.
M & R Creations
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| DFP | Island Trader stern tube woes | |
| Aug 2004 |
The owner of Granuaile writes:
We have now had the Island trader for two months and have started renovations. I wanted to post a concern that nearly doomed our trader. There appears to be a weakness in the stern tub that connects the packing gland to the cutlass housing. Our tube cracked and seperated sending the gland up the shaft to the transmission. The pumps handled the influx of water and we disconnected the engine water intake hose and put it in the bilge to act as another pump. SO CAUTION AND CHECK THE STERN TUBE. IT is stainless steel reverse fine metric thread. we had a brass pipe welded into to it to beef it up. It is a full 2 day project but can save your boat. check it no matter what. I have started to tear out the water and sewerage tank. they are going to be re welded for various leaks. Look forward to hearing from everyone. 508 428 8551 Regards, Captain John. |
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| DFN | Island Trader M/S 40 on the market | |
| May 2004 |
The owner of Cadence,
Terry Palmer
writes in Tampa, Florida:
I just put my lovely Island Trader M/S 40 (launched June 1987) on the market. Details and pictures are available at www.edwardsyachtsales.com: select general listings, then select "40' Marine Trading Island.... 1987" Enjoy; lots of upgrades and electronics; aluminum mainsail spars; Blister job in 2000; etc........ |
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| DFL | Trip to Chatterbox Falls | |
| March 2004 |
The owner of Avanti writes:
We are planning a trip aboard Avanti to Princess Louisia Inlet this
fall and would like to incourage anyone around Puget Sound who would
like to sail their IT to this beautiful place and meet for a gam or
travel in company (loosely) to contact us for dates and plans. It
just might be fun to gunkhole with like minded cruisers.
Editorial note: Princess Louisa Inlet is at 50:10N and 123:50W, at the back end of Jarvis Inlet, on the BC mainland, about 60nm North of Vancouver. |
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| DFI | Chain locker drainage | |
| March 2004 |
The owner of Kat's Kradle writes:
I have Island Trader 37'.I am in process of restoring her. I have
chain locker which drains to the bilge,but I don't like that
idea,because the water(sea,lake water)enters the bilge and smells.Do
you have the same problem? I would like to build sealed chain locker
with drainage through the hull,outside.Do you have any solution how to
solve this problem? I have few ideas but I'm looking for solution that
has been proven and working.
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| DFG | Exhaust elbow made to order | |
| January 2004 |
The owner of Marylou's Black Pearl writes:
My husband copied and built a new exhust for our Island Trader out of
stainless steel. He is a welder fabricator for N.A.S.A. and if anyone
needs a new one you can have him make you one. Cheaper then you could
buy from the Marine parts people.
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| DFE | More news from Avanti | |
| 2003-11 |
The Owners of Avanti write:
We are the proud owners of Avanti for two years now. She has many refits from the previous owners Tom and Maryanna, but still lots of room for minor improvements. I refinished the table by peeling back the Formica (yuk) then gluing down a thin teak plywood. To hide the extra thickness of the plywood, I made fiddles around the edge. Of course I kept the teak edges to the table intact. Then varnished with matt finish. It turned out lovely and was really easy all in all to do. Other projects that have turned out well are the adding of a radar. I designed and built the bracket for about $35 in aluminum and s/s. It fits the mizzenmast very well all without a lot of big new screw holes in the mast. I had to put a new fuel tank in her because of a leak. Ouch that hurt! About 600 bucks to have one custom built to fit under the quarter but now I'll never have to do that again. Tank only holds 30 gal no mater what the brochure said. I took the effort to redo the sight glass in plastic so I can get a very accurate reading of fuel and fuel consumption. Would love to hear form other IT owners from anywhere but specially around Puget Sound. |
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| DFC | Taiwan Clipper CT41 in the Netherlands | |
| 2003-11 |
G.C. Mastenbroek,
the owner of Choctaw - San Francsisco writes
from Nijkerk, The Netherlands:
A full page of pictures! Choctaw - San Francisco, Taiwan Clipper Transworld CT41. It's a very origional vessel. Now restoring it to make longer trips maybe next year.
Later, Brenda Mastenbroek adds:
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| DFA | Island Trader 41 spare parts | |
| 2003-10 |
James Mcroberts,
the owner of Island Princess writes:
Island Princess is an Island Trader 41 (ety410580978s) berthed in Virgin Gorda, BVI. 41'ketch--prior owner Mr Donald Pease - prior owner unknown but from Florida. Interested in info on replacement parts. |
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| DDC | Experience rebuilding an Island Trader | |
| 2003-10 |
David A. Shivers,
the owner of Coral Sea writes:
Currently undergoing total renovation. New teak tounge and grove interior. Total replacement cabin sole to headliner. New plumbing, electrical, including panel, new exterior hatches, new teak decks and cockpit, new portlights spars, standing rigging some new cap rail, bow sprit and paint. I have removed and replaced all the interior except for two bulkheads. In the process I have discovered many of the problems we all have and some of you may not know about yet. I am one year into this project and expect to be completed within the next twelve months.
I'll be happy to
share any information that may be of help. You may contact me at
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| DDA | Island Trader 27 | |
| 2003-09 |
Bryan Averill in Lacombe, LA, writes:
Rights of Man (s/n ETY27003 built 03/1978). 29ft Island Trader Boat was sunk around 1987 during a storm off the coast of New Jersey. It was rebuilt in New Jersey and shipped to New Orleans in 1992. Boat was sunk again in 1995 and is in the process of comming back to life again. |
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| DCA | victory heater | |
| 2003-07-04 |
Francis Hardy in Rhode Island writes:
We have recently purchased an Island Trader (1982) with a victory heater which has never been used. We do not know what kind of fuel to use or how to find out. |
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| DAA | Sabine | |
| 2003-01-19 | Sabine is an Island Trader 41 with a web page at :www.followsabine,com. | |
| CAB | Scaliwag is for sale | |
| 2002-09-05 | See the details in the Directory. | |
| 2003-02 | Scaliwag has been sold and is headed for a new berth in Alabama. | |
| CAA | Island Trader 29? | |
| 2002-08-25 |
Jim Watkin writes:
Mariah, hull number 002, built in 1978, is berthed in Knoxville, TN, acquired on 10/21/91. "The Island Trader 29". Beam 9'10" Draft 4'0" Disp 9750 lbs Bal 2200 lbs Sail area 373 sq ft. Has wooden mast. Yanmar one lung. Does anyone know how many of these were built? Semi-retired starting restoration. |
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| CAB | Corralita | |
| 2002-08-25 | Corralita is for sale by owner (email address in the Directory). | |
| BAE | Looking at Island Trader | |
| 2001-03-05 |
Mark & Ali Strachan write:
We are presently looking at purchasing a 40' Island Trader 1983 and would appreciate it if anyone could point out the pro's and cons of these boats. My wife and I plan to sail from Cape Cod to Cape Town, South Africa and therefore want to be sure that we are purchasing a good sound blue water cruising boat. We love the lines and living space of the Island Traders and have been informed that the hulls are very sound. The one we are looking at does have many blisters below the waterline which we will have to repair. On the positive side, it does have aluminum spars instead of the old spruce spars. |
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| BAC | Island trader fixer upper | |
| 2001-11-20 |
Pat and Sue Kennedy
write:
(Looking at Inshalla, a 1976 IT in Marathon FL.) We are considering the purchase of a great old Island Trader 36. Currently gutted, with the guts in several locations, we are seeking additional information about the Island Trader. How does she sail? What are the major flaws? We are not new to sailing or old boats, just havent run in to this type before. We will also need a mizzen mast, wheel and binnacle, interior doors (If possible the original kind with the cool carved bamboo) Any info would be appreciated. |
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| BAB | What is a good price for an Island Trader? | |
| 2001-7-16 |
Peter Lorenz
writes:
What should I expect to pay for a "good" shape Island Trader? Sails and canvas in poor shape. I am looking to buy an Island Trader and need a basic guide. Please reply directly to Peter. |
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| BAA | Looking for Island Traders in Ohio | |
| 2001-7-7 | TR in Ohio writes:
We have been looking for info on the Island Trader boats and your pages have been a great help. Is it possible to locate one close to Cleveland, Ohio? Being able to see one in real life would be a big help in our plans to retire and cruise. |
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| ACA | Some historical data... | |
| 2000-3-27 | from Jerry Conrad My name is Jerry Conrad and I work for The Mariners' Museum. Recently I had a patron ask me about an "Island Trader". After a brief search, I determined it was a "Island Trader 37". This patron is currently restoring it in the Norfolk, VA area. The information that I determined was it was built overseas and sold through "Marine Trading International" in New Jersey. The have long since went out of this business, and are loosely associated with a marina by the same name in NJ. The original man in charge was Dave Murray. I am told that L.P. Shu (732) 286-4000 who works, with that marina might have knowledge about the boats. I know our Museum has nothing on this particular model of boat. I will pass on your e-mail address to my patron, I hope that he will contact you. |
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| ABA | What about propane lockers? ... and windlasses? | |
| 2000-1 | from the owners of Danielle:
Have you been able to fit your boat with a propane locker? We're having trouble. The cockpit seats are not wide enough, and neither is the stern locker. We're considering putting a couple of tanks inside some rum kegs and bolting them near main mast. Any better solution? How 'boat a windlass? We'll put one in for sure, but given the bow configuration I'm not sure either a horizontal or vertical one would even work well. Hope you have some thoughts there?. |
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| AAL | The story of Scorpio | |
| 1999-10 | from the current owner...
The story goes that she was originally built for a George De B. who, at the time lived in Wilmington, Delaware. She was built by United Ocean Industries, Taipei, Taiwan, under US supervision. She was then shipped to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and fitted out there. Scorpio was then left on hard stand, under cover, while the owner was in Kuwait working and finally launched in 1985. After the launch she was sailed to the Caribbean, through the Panama Canal, along the west coast of Mexico and on to San Diego. After the installation of Radar and Satellite Navigation George set sail again, he visited Tahiti, Tonga, Fiji, New Caledonia, Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands before arriving in Brisbane, Australia, in November 1989. In May 1990 Scorpio was purchased by a Miss Jane Rutter in Cairns, Australia, She was entered in the Coral Sea Classic in May 1991 and apparently received 1st Place, in the Cruising Division.(not 3rd place as I originally informed) She was then sold to Ian and Heather Atkinson who lived on her for some 5 years and she was then sold to John Bourke of Hobart, Tasmania 1n 1996 who I purchased her from. |
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