1974 Islander 37' (11.28 m)
Rockland, Maine, United States
Mirage
"The Islander 37 Sloop is a proven winner. Designed for the traditional yachtsman who enjoys both the competition of racing and the great life of cruising" ~ Islander 37 Brochure
Flag of Registry: United States
- Cruisers
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: xxx1974
Description
Mirage is the YachtCraft version of the Islander which means that the hull was sold to the original owner as a kit. In the case of Mirage, the original owner has been reported to have owned a shipyard and made significant improvements on the construction as well as did an exceptional job on fitting the boat out. This is a very nice cruising boat offered at a fantastic value.
The current owner purchased her in Dec. 2020 and has made many significant upgrades:
- Brand new mainsail and 135 Genoa (and halyards) by Bohndell Sails - never been used, approx. $7000
- Bottom stripped and repainted (3 antifouling undercoats, 1 topcoat), July 2022, approx. $7000
- Handrails stripped and re-varnished, July 2022
- New Jabsco toilet, August 2021
- Cabin sole stripped and re-varnished, August 2021
- New Raymarine wind indicator, T110 Multifunction Wireless Display, T111 Dual Display and T112 Analog Display - August 2021
- New winch covers - 2021
Specifications
HIN/IMO: xxx1974
Official Number: 944183
LOA: 37' (11.28 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 1974
Beam: 10' 10''
LWL: 28' 5''
Draft Max: 5' 8''
Cabins: 1
Heads: 1
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Fuel Tank: 30 Gallons (113.56 Liters)
Fresh Water: 70 Gallons (264.98 Liters)
Holding Tank: 30 Gallons (113.56 Liters)
Displacement: 14500
Ballast Weight: 5000 lbs
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Beta
- Engine Model: 25
- Engine Year: 2012
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 260.00
- Engine Location: Middle
Full Details
Vessel Details
Construction
Mirage's "one piece fiberglass hull is all hand laminated to ensure maximum uniform strength. The SOLID CAST LEAD BALLAST IS GLASSED INSIDE THE KEEL AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE BOAT. Sandwich deck construction assures rigidity with minimum weight, while providing insulation. Bulkheads are floating, rather than structural, to prevent fatigue and stress points in the hull. Stainless steel chain plates are both thru bolted and glassed. Thru hull fittings are fitted bronze valves. Deck hardware if thru bolted" ~ Islander 37 Brochure
What makes Mirage different is the original owner went a step further by:
- "The wiring, plumbing, lightening protection, sea-cock installation, size of sea-cocks for rapid cockpit drain, etc are all installed in accord with "American Boat and Yacht Council Standards"... These standards reflect the best yacht construction practice" (at the time when the yacht was built).
- "The fuel tank is laid up with "Hooker Hetron" fire retardant resin...
- The transom was substantially reinforced in way of the back stay.
- The hull was substantially reinforced in the way of the chain-plates.
- The rudder support structure was reinforced probably to the point of overkill..
- Every bulkhead, berth flat, locker, etc was glassed to the hull to become a structural stiffener rather than "floating" non-structural system as used by Islander and others." ~ Doug Hoppe Original Owner
Deck Equipment
Mirage features painted decks with teak tow-rails port and starboard as well as a stainless steel bow pulpit and stern pushpit connected by over and under life lines running through chrome deck mounted stanchions with single safety line gates port and starboard. Moving forward:
Fore Deck
- Teak bowsprit with double anchor rollers and stainless steel bull nose chafe rail
- Furlex roller furling for head sail
- Bow chocks port and starboard
- Bronze anchor cleat
- Stainless steel anchor chain/rode hawse pipe
- Stainless steel anchor chain lock
- Stainless steel dock line cleats port and starboard
- Maxwell Nilsson vertical windlass with gypsy and up/down foot switches
- Spinnaker pole and deck fittings
Weather Decks
- Stainless steel deck fill/pump out fitting
- Stainless steel raw water wash down fitting
- Jib tracks on teal toe rails port and starboard
- (2) midships cleats port and starboard on jib track
Coach Roof
- (3) teak handrails with covers port, starboard and (1) teak handrail forward
- (2) Forward opening deck hatches with covers
- Solar vent
- Exhaust pipe for heater
Cockpit
- (2) Lewmar 44 self tailing primary winches
- (2) Lewmar 30 self tailing spinnaker winches
- (2) Lewmar 10 two speed cabin top winches
- Cabin top cleats port and starboard
- (2) Storage cubbies in coaming port and starboard
- Winch handle pockets port and starboard
- Suite of electronics (see Electronics)
- Teak cockpit table
- Mainsail track
- Elk skin covered stainless steel wheel
- Shore power outlet (see Electrical Systems)
- Manual high volume pump
- Engine panel
Aft Deck
- Stern cleats port and starboard
- Dorades port and starboard
- Stern Chocks port and starboard
- (2) Horseshoe ring brackets
- Outboard bracket
- Radar mast
- Swim ladder
Sails
- Bohndell Main Sail - Brand New/Never Used
- Bohndell 135 Genoa (and halyards) - Brand New/Never Used
- Cruising asymmetrical spinnaker
Electronics
Cockpit
- New Raymarine wind indicator
- T110 Multifunction Wireless Display
- T111 Dual Display
- T112 Analog Display
- Ritchie compass
Navigation Station
- Standard HX3508 hand-held portable marine VHF
- Seth Thomas barometer
- Seth Thomas Quartzmatic marine clock
Salon
- Jensen MCC8525 AM/FM/Cassette Stereo
- Chelsea Clock Company Boston US Navy marine clock
Electrical System
12-Volt system
- 12-Volt distribution panel with volt meter
- (3) Group 24 12-volt batteries
- 130 Amp alternator
- APC battery condition monitor
110-Volt system
- 110-Volt distribution panel
- 30-Amp shore power with cable
- Battery charger
- Hot water tank
- 110-Volt outlets
Accommodations
Mirage is a well fitted classic yacht with a very practical sailboat layout that provides plenty of storage and ample creature comforts. As you descend the companionway there is the galley on port side:
- Double basin brushed stainless steel sink with dual control hot/cold pressurized fresh water mixing tap and sea water foot pump with tap
- Ice box with 12-volt Isotherm refrigeration
- Kenyon 3-burner propane stove
The navigation-station is to starboard of the galley:
- Suite of electronics (see Electronics)
- Shelf storage outboard and above work surface
- Top loading navigation desk
- 12-Volt outlet
- Fuel gauges
- Drawer storage below desk
- Storage below seat
Forward is the saloon with port and starboard settees. Both settees are full length and can sleep an adult. The saloon table folds down from the forward bulked thus the saloon has an open layout when it is not in use. Other features include:
- Hand rails port and starboard
- (2) Reading lights port and starboard above settees
- Marine speakers port and starboard
- Locker and shelf storage port and starboard above settees
- Settee backs flip up to make single berths & the settee seats become double berths
- Kerosene cabin heater port forward on bulkhead
- Storage below settees port and starboard
Just forward of the saloon are hanging lockers on starboard and the enclosed head on port:
- Locker and cubby storage outboard
- Jabsco manual marine head
- Single basin sink with dual control hot/cold pressurized fresh water mixer head and shower wand
- Locker storage below sink
Forward of the head is the V-berth. The entire cabin is finished off in teak. The joinery work shows an attention to detail that is not common on production boats.
- Shelf and locker storage outboard and over berth port and starboard
- Infill cushion for v-berth
- Single settee
- Drawer storage below berth
- Hanging locker to starboard and aft of berth
Fresh Water System
- (2) Deck fills
- Fresh water manifold
- Electrical and manual fresh water pumps
- Pex tubing on high pressure side of pumps ~ 2015
Black Water System
- Macerator pump
- Y-valve
- Deck pump-out
Recent Upgrades
- Brand new mainsail and 135 Genoa (and halyards) by Bohndell Sails - never been used, approx. $7000
- Bottom stripped and repainted (3 antifouling undercoats, 1 topcoat), July 2022, approx. $7000
- Handrails stripped and re-varnished, July 2022
- New Jabsco toilet, August 2021
- Cabin sole stripped and re-varnished, August 2021
- New Raymarine wind indicator, T110 Multifunction Wireless Display, T111 Dual Display and T112 Analog Display - August 2021
- New winch covers - 2021
- Bottom cleaning and paint every 2 years Petite Trinidad SR
- Annual engine and zinc servicing
- Routine valve exercise and lubrication
- Annual varnish of companion way hatches and teak cleaning
- Routine oiling of teak below
- New manual bilge pump with hoses ~ 2019
- New batteries ~ 2019
- New upper lifelines ~ 2019
- New electric bilge pump ~ 2016
- New head with hoses ~ 2015
- New shaft line cutter ~ 2015
- New head thru hull ~ 2015
- New high pressure water PEX piping ~ 2014
- New FW pump ~ 2014
- New dodger ~ 2014
- New rudder bearing ~ 2014
- New canvas covers ~ 2013
- New Beta 25 engine ~ 2012
- New prop ~ 2012
- New propane valve and pressure gauge ~ 2012
Extras
- Full boat cover
- Over boom
- Bug screens for main hatches
- Lexan companion way inserts
- Lee clothes for cabin bunks
- Emergency tiller
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
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Lesa Berard
Office Manager/Yacht Specialist
Office: 207-236-8656
Cell: 207-514-5434
Email: lesa@ecys.com