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Windsong is a 36 foot single masted sloop which was built by the Islander Company in Southern California in 1981. She is the perfect combination of traditional cruising comfort and exciting performance - a yacht planned for extended cruising that is also an ideal live-aboard.

Welcome Aboard
At the stern, a set of unique boarding steps that are built into the center of the transom pivot down to meet your dinghy or let you board from the water when swimming. The roomy T-shaped cockpit has ample room for lounging. The cockpit seats, with storage beneath, have contoured benches and backs that are comfortable in port or under sail. The sturdy stainless steel rail stern pulpit gives added safety to the cockpit.

Amidships, behind a solid teak door in the most comfortable part of the yacht, are the owner's accommodations. On the port side is a permanent 6' 7" double berth. Just below is a teak topped cedar-lined storage bench for convenient seating and easy access to the berth. To starboard behind teak-louvered doors are spacious "his and hers" hanging lockers which frame a bureau of drawers topped by a shelf and another cane doored storage area. The owner's berth closes off with teak shutters so that guests berthing in the salon have private access to the head.
Forward, in the generous head compartment is a stall shower, marine head and a large pullman with mirrored vanity. All are set in the rich, warm teak joinery work for which Freeport/Islander yacht interiors are famous.

Recessed inboard genoa tracks and a flush hatch over the anchor well provide an uncluttered deck. The anchor well holds an electric windlass and 350 ft of high test chain. The bow roller holds a 45 lb Rocna anchor. For needed ventilation in the tropical climate of Panama, Windsong has 4 large opening hatches, and there are 6 screened opening ports in the cabin trunks. The mast is stepped to the keel; all shrouds, stays, turnbuckles, chainplates, stanchions and bow and stern pulpits are oversized, and made of heavy duty stainless steel for extended offshore cruising.  

Windsong is equipped with a 50 HP 4 cyl Pathfinder marine diesel (a modified VW engine), which easily maintains hull speed. Placement of the engine low amidships over the keel increases the yacht's stability, provides more efficient drive angle, and eliminates the need for a delicate supporting strut. Outboard of the engine are two 50 gallon saddle tanks for water, adding to the stability. 
Access to the engine is through large double sole hatches in the main cabin. Special attention has been given to the engine compartment so all machinery is easily accessible. Insulation has been added to decrease engine noise, making for a quiet cabin while underway.  

Perhaps the most remarkable feature of this extended offshore cruising yacht is her sparkling performance under sail. Naval Architect Robert Perry designed a beamy, stable yacht with an underbody that delivers outstanding performance off and on the wind, in light or heavy air. Windsong goes well to weather thanks to her medium length keel, fine entry and inboard genoa tracks for close sheeting angles. The rudder is placed well aft on a generous skeg resulting in superior maneuverability and excellent tracking characteristics. Keel and rudder are designed so Windsong can go with confidence into sheltered bays and inlets. The flared bow keeps the boat dry and the deep forefoot substantially reduces pounding.

Windsong has been extensively upgraded with CF/LED lighting, 390 watts of solar panels, party bbq grill, DSC, Ocean kayak, hookah rig, 15 GPH watermaker, and much, much more. All for the safety and enjoyment of her passengers and crew!