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Islander - 36' production sailboat
The Islander 36’ Interior and Exterior Styling was my first commission as an independent contractor 1970. A record number of 750 were sold. One of, if not the most successful production designs of its day
vIslander 36' production sailboat
Islander was losing $40k/mo with a hodgepodge of disparate tooling. They needed to impact the market with a Breakthrough Design.
“The interior of the Islander 36 was a true breakthrough…The initial impact of this layout was tremendous…”
— Bob Perry, Technical Editor of Sailing.
Islander 36' production sailboat
I-36 Presentation renderings illustrating the (then) unique sculpting of deck and anthropomorphic design of cockpit.
Islander 36' production sailboat
I-36 Presentation renderings describing the interior concept and stylized cove stripe arrowhead motif.
Islander 36' production sailboat
Detail showing unique massive companionway trim which provided an aesthetic and tactile sculptural feel apparent from inside the boat and from dockside. No “ticky-tacky trim here, this distinctive feature would be part of Islander’s new identity.
Islander 36' production sailboat
Detail section through cockpit showing unique and functional features.
Islander 36' production sailboat
Portion of original I-36 development drawing. For more information on thinking that went into the development of the interior and exterior styling, see the Designer’s Notes section.
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