Anyone in Toms River? Island Trader 38

deniseO30 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-01-2010

Island Trader Ketch 38 ft. Caught my eye. "just lookin" really!

Tempest · #2 (**permalink**) 10-01-2010

Hi Denise,

I purchased my old Bristol 29.9 from Millers 20 years ago. He had an Island Trader at that time too. I should stop by..the next time I head down there to see my Dad. If I do I'll give you a report. Big Heavy boats as I recall.

deniseO30 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-01-2010

hey Temp I'll bet it's the same one. I didn't like that Miller outfit I was there about 4 yrs ago when I was looking for a boat. he had a pearson back then. could not answer one question.. like How long has it been here, where are the sails. when was it hauled last. ( it had about 4" of slime on the waterline) lol

I just love those teak beauties like Cheoy Lee and others. (or beasts) sure the decks leak.

But hey really don't go out of you way really I just saw it online.

I can dream though, right?

deniseO30 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-01-2010

Island Trader 37/38
In many ways, this overweight ketch exemplifies the worst of Taiwan boatbuilding during the 1970s.
In profile, the Island Trader 37 looks like she caught a wave on the chin. The sheer seems exaggerated, rising too high in the bow and stern. The low-aspect rig is short, carrying just 567 square feet of sail on a 30' 4" waterline. Displacement is reported anywhere from 18,600 lbs. to 26,400 Lbs. This gives the 37 an incredible displacement/length ratio of 422, and an abominable sail area/displacement ratio of 10.7, easily putting it in the "heavy" or "motorsailer" category. On the other hand, the tradeoff is comfort, no doubt due, at least in part, to an easy motion. "Solid and dry. Very stiff and stable platform," said one…

Practical sailor.

Tempest · #5 (**permalink**) 10-01-2010

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Originally Posted by deniseO30

hey Temp I'll bet it's the same one. I didn't like that Miller outfit I was there about 4 yrs ago when I was looking for a boat. he had a pearson back then. could not answer one question.. like How long has it been here, where are the sails. when was it hauled last. ( it had about 4" of slime on the waterline) lol

I just love those teak beauties like Cheoy Lee and others. (or beasts) sure the decks leak.

But hey really don't go out of you way really I just saw it online.

I can dream though, right?

Denise, I was thinking the same thing! That it could be the same vessel.
Perhaps it never left barnegat bay. I'd say my dealings with them were just ok.
We had to stay on top of them through the whole process. It rained the day of the sea trial, but there was wind..so I insisted we go out...the broker wasn't too happy and stayed below deck the whole time.

I'll take a Cheoy Lee...they look good AND they can sail...!

deniseO30 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-01-2010

only thing going for it, if it's true is the 400 hrs on a new yanmar. It's not a good boat according to most things I've read already. 1984 and newer were much improved the sources said too. sure are pretty to look at though!

miatapaul · #7 (**permalink**) 10-17-2010

What is that swim platform on the back? looks like it was built with 4x4 timbers from a fence that was torn down. And I would have to see the mural in person, looks a bit strange.