1969 Islander 72 Aft Cabin Motor Yacht

Offered for sale is a rare and substantial 1969 Islander 72' Aft Cabin Motor Yacht, a full-displacement, aluminum-hulled cruising yacht built for serious offshore capability, comfort, and longevity. Surveyed in March 2020 by a SAMS-accredited marine surveyor, this vessel presents as a proven long-range platform with timeless lines and robust construction seldom found in modern yachts.

Construction & Hull

• Electrically welded aluminum hull, decks, and superstructure

• Full displacement hull with partial keel

• Ultrasonic thickness gauging performed on hull, decks, cabin, and keel
  Results confirmed original milled aluminum plate thicknesses in all measured areas

• Aluminum stringers, frames, fuel tanks, water tanks, and bilges

• Blue-painted hull with white superstructure

• Teak swim platform in good condition

• Bottom paint reported serviceable at time of survey

This yacht's aluminum construction offers exceptional durability, impact resistance, and long-term serviceability compared to fiberglass yachts of the era.

Dimensions

• LOA: 72'

• Beam: 17'3"

• Draft: 4'6"

Power & Machinery

• Twin Detroit Diesel 8V92 TI engines

  • Rated at 325 HP each

  • Engines started cleanly at survey with no abnormal smoke

  • Closed-loop cooling with raw-water exhaust

  • Direct drive propulsion

• Fuel Capacity: Approx. 4,000 gallons

• Propellers: Twin bronze 4-blade (33.5" x 28.5")

• Trim Tabs: Bennett Marine electro-hydraulic

Electrical & Auxiliary Power

• Two (2) Westerbeke diesel generators

  • 25 kW each

  • Redundant onboard power for extended cruising

• 24V / 12V DC systems

• Updated house battery banks

• Organized AC/DC panels noted in survey

Interior & Accommodations

• Classic aft-cabin layout offering excellent separation and privacy

• Three (3) electric heads

• Teak & holly sole over welded aluminum deck plating

• Interior cabinetry and joinery noted as clean and well maintained

• No active water intrusion observed during survey

• Refrigerator/freezer operational

• Raised pilothouse with excellent visibility

Navigation & Electronics

• Furuno NAVnet GPS / Chartplotter / Sounder

• Raytheon GPS

• Raytheon Ray220 VHF with hailer

• Ritchie compass

• Stereo system operational

Freshwater & Sanitation

• Approx. 1,200 gallons freshwater capacity

• Aluminum freshwater tanks (5052-H32)

• Aqua Whisper watermaker by Sea Recovery

• Type III MSD with polyethylene holding tank

• Deck pump-out and overboard discharge

Survey Highlights

• Survey notes vessel as "a rare vessel"

• Hull thickness and structure verified with no recommendations for corrective work at time of survey

Why This Yacht

This Islander 72 stands apart from typical production motor yachts. Her aluminum construction, massive tankage, proven Detroit power, and redundant generator capacity make her an ideal candidate for:

• Long-range cruising

• Liveaboard use

• Expedition or passagemaking refit

• High-end classic yacht restoration

Opportunities to own a true 72-foot aluminum motor yacht of this caliber are increasingly rare.