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. This vessel presents as a proven long-range platform with timeless lines and robust construction seldom found in modern yachts. Owner is a motivated seller and is willing to look at offers however boat is a project boat with one engine needing a complete rebuilt and the other needing work as well. Genset is inop due to unknown issue. 

Construction & Hull

• Electrically welded aluminum hull, decks, and superstructure

• Full displacement hull with partial keel

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

• Blue-painted hull with white superstructure

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 (One is torn down partially and needs rebuilt the other needs some work)

  • Rated at 325 HP each

  • Closed-loop cooling with raw-water exhaust

  • Direct drive propulsion

  • ** Port side engine needs rebuild however owner has purchase parts for rebuild. 
    (buyer must verify what parts are there or not)

• 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 (One genset inop and the other unknown)

• 24V / 12V DC systems

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

• 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

List of equipment listed but operation not verified. Vessel is being sold as is. 

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.

Manufacturer: Islander
Model: 72 Aft Cabin Motor Yacht
Year: 1969
Category: Power
Condition: Used
Location: Long Beach, CA, US
Available for sale in U.S. waters?: Yes

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Boat Type: Aft Cabin
Hull Material: Aluminum
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Length: 72.5 ft
LOA: 72.5 ft
Beam: 17.25 ft

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Make: Detroit
Model: 892 Ti
Engine(s): 2
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Fuel Type: diesel
Horsepower: 325 hp
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Fuel Tank: 4000 Gal()
Fresh Water Tank: 1200 Gal()

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Total Heads: 3
Captains Count: No

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