The owner started his "For Sale " notice for his Deltacraft Islander Mark II as follows:-
I am getting on in years, and my wife and I are using the boat less and less each year, and now we would like to sell it.
It sold quickly. - - - Just look at the list of improvements he had made to this boat.
Volvo Penta Series 2002 18hp Marine Diesel Engine.
Exhaust extension - 1.5 metre long easy to connect exhaust extension – cuts noise and greatly reduces exhaust fumes in the boat.
Heat exchanger and freshwater used for cooling the engine. Can close circuit the coolant, to speed up the hot water, for showering.
Two 100 amp alternators fitted.
240v 1000w sign wave inverter.
Small Chinese outboard motor, in case of mechanical breakdown (never used)
Full fibreglass hardtop, with side and rear curtains.
Bilge keels fitted - to reduce rock and roll.
135Kg of the original blue metal ballast removed from the bow section, and securely replaced with the same weight of deep cycle batteries.
Large Claw Anchor with plenty of chain (never drags).
Spare sand anchor chain and warp.
Bed board and foam cushions can be attached to make a large vee berth bunk, 160mm thick.
Many small additional lockers.
Life Jackets, Safety Equipment and Fish-finder etc..
Boxes of spare parts for the boat and trailer,
Capacity:- Hot water: 88L, Cold water: 25L, Fuel: Diesel 88L
It has all the normal features including a toilet, hot water shower, Engel fridge.
4,000lb trailer winch, with remote.
The boat can be launched and retrieved by one person, weather permitting.
This is a fixed ballast displacement Deltacraft on a good registered purpose designed and built boat trailer.
It is in good Condition, Gelcoat does need a cutback and polish, the boat is normally parked under a tree.