1978 Islander Freeport 41 Ketch

Description

The Islander 41 Center Cockpit combines ease of use, a wonderful dry ride and homey interior to make cruising a true pleasure. A true cutter rigged ketch means minimal heel, lots of sail plan options and redundancy. The Islander 41 has a comfort ratio 30.36, so you and your crew won't be getting beat up on challenging days. Fully enclosed center cockpit keeps you dry while allowing 360 degree visibility. All panels zip out for maximum ventilation. Note: the internal pics are about 3-4 years old as the owners are currently moving out. Current pics soon! Dauntless has some wonderful features not usually found in a boat at this price: Vetus bow thruster, New Five Oceans electric windlass, 10 1/2 ft West Marine RIB tender with NEW Yamaha 9.9 4 stroke outboard, engine crane for dinghy outboard, 40 GPH Seawater Pro dual membrane watermaker, NEW!! Powerful and reliable Yanmar 4JH3-TE 75 hp diesel - only 1584 total hours!!! 2 full heads for crew privacy and redundancy. Sail inventory includes a new mizzen, mainsail, furling genoa, staysail and spinnaker. Battery banks: House bank is 6 group 31 AGMs, 3 years old (plenty of life left), Starting bank is 2 group 31 AGMs, also 3 years old. NEW Xantrex inverter charger: 3000W inverter, 80 amp charger. There are 2 Predator 2000W generators that can be used in tandem. 400W solar. Ground tackle: Five Oceans 900 electric windlass, less than 5 years old, 100' 5/16 chain on main anchor, additional 150' rope rode, main anchor is a 65 pound Mantus, secondary anchors: 45# CQR, 45# Danforth. Garmin chartplotter, New Garmin depthfinder in 2023. Tankage: 200 gal stainless fresh water, 200 gal stainless fuel (just had it cleaned and polished), 60 gal blackwater tank. Galley includes a standup fridge w/freezer.