Rare opportunity in Marina del Rey. This 1979 Islander Freeport 36 Plan B, designed by the renowned Robert Perry, is more than just a sailboat—it’s a standout in a cult-classic line admired for comfort, layout, and cruising capability. It comes with a transferable slip (pending marina approval) in one of Marina del Rey’s most desirable recreational marinas, offering newer docks, boater’s bathrooms, clubhouse, laundry rooms, and Spectrum internet access if desired.
Only around 150 Islander Freeport 36s were built between 1976 and 1984, and about half were configured with the more desirable Plan B layout. This version includes a Pullman berth forward and a large head and shower, offering excellent livability not often found on boats this size. The high-house design provides natural light and generous headroom throughout the main salon.
With a walk-through transom, encapsulated keel, skeg-hung rudder, and solid construction, this boat was built for both comfort and capability. Owners of the Islander Freeport 36 tend to hold onto them—and for good reason. The interior layout and space efficiency continue to attract sailors looking for a vessel that feels like home.
This vessel has been lovingly maintained and thoughtfully upgraded over the years. Recent improvements (2023–2024) include a new engine starter, battery charger, hot water heater, sump pump, bilge pump, and porthole and hatch work. Additional upgrades over time include standing rigging, a battened mainsail, Harken roller furler, Garhauer traveler, and a repowered Perkins 4108 with less than 800 hours of use. The bottom was painted in 2016 and was last inspected during haul-out in 2020—still in great shape.
This is the kind of listing that seasoned sailors watch for. The Freeport 36 Plan B is hard to find—especially with this layout, these upgrades, and this marina location. If you’re ready for a boat that offers both character and capability, schedule a showing and see what makes this Islander such a standout.
Major Systems & Mechanical*New engine starter (\~2023–2024)* Engine raw water intake thru-hull and valve replaced (Nov 2020)* PSS dripless shaft seal installed (2016)* Original packing gland removed (2016)* Rebuilt Perkins 4108 engine installed (2005, less than 800 hours since)* Fuel tank cleaned and fuel polished (2005)* Holding tank installed (2005)* Bronze thru-hulls and valves replaced (2005)
Rigging, Sails & Deck Hardware* Main halyard (all rope) replaced (2016)* Masthead sheaves replaced (2016)* Battened mainsail (2005, Air Force)* Standing rigging replaced (2005)* Harken roller furler installed (2005)* Solid boom vang installed (2005)* Garhauer traveler installed (2005)* Running rigging replaced (2005, general)
Hull & Bottom Work* Bottom inspected during haul-out (2020)* Bottom paint applied (2016)
Canvas & Exterior* New porthole work/replacements (2023–2024)* New hatch maintenance/work (2023–2024)* Dodger canvas and isinglass replaced (recent)* Canvas covers: mainsail, handrails, winches, binnacle, cockpit sunshade, dinghy* Brightwork (varnish) on companionway and deck wood (recent)
Electrical & Batteries* New battery charger (2023–2024)* 6v AGM Group GC2 batteries (2020)* Xantrex 20amp battery charger (installed prior to 2020)
Plumbing & Galley* New sump pump for shower (2023–2024)* New bilge pump (2023–2024)* New hot water heater (2023–2024)* Jabsco freshwater pump (Aug 2022)* Head and hoses replaced (2016)
Navigation & Safety* Handheld VHF Radio (Uniden)* Handheld GPS (Garmin)
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