Project: Island Pilot 440

With the 440 Island Pilot merges the styling from the new 535 with the proven performance and livable spaces of the 435. In addition to the one stateroom head and 1.5 stateroom head versions of the 435, is the new two stateroom head version.  The 440 will also have the aft cockpit settee, the L stair to the bridge and radar arch. The 440 will also have higher bulwarks plus a built-in settee aft and and L-stairs to the bridge. As the 434 the Island Pilot 440 will be powered by twin Volvo 435hp with IPS pod drives.

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Project: Island Pilot 310

Island Pilot presents the project of an entry level 310, taking a fresh approach in creating a smaller, more affordable, economical, motor cruiser.  Accommodation wise the 310 presents an island double berth in the bow, with a second cabin with an extra-long double berth. Both cabins are in the bow, next to the head. Immediately across from the head is the pantry with additional storage for provisions. The master has a pair of full-height hanging lockers, a bureau to starboard plus shelves and lockers. The main deck saloon has a raised settee to port, efficient galley to starboard, opening side windows and functional helm with instrument cluster. Double sliding polycarbonate doors open to the aft cockpit, combining both spaces to create a large social area. The roomy aft deck has a comfortable L-shaped settee, steps to the side decks and a door opening to the integrated swim platform.  Island Pilot feels that the needs of one cruising couple are not necessarily those of another, that is why the 310 is offered in three different engine set ups suiting explorer go slow, planning speed fans, and semi displacement shafts options. Engines choices start from a single 125hp, go to twin 220hp with line shafts, and end with double stern drives of 300hp.  Top speed is over 30 knots with the more powerful engine choice.

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New Model: Island Pilot 535

Launched during the Miami Show the Island Pilot 535 represents the second yacht in this builder range, and joins the 435 model.  Designed by George Petrie and Reuben Trane the 535 continues Island Pilot unusual styling which makes away of current trends and just as the smaller 435 is powered by IPS pods with a very efficient hull shape.  As the web site of the builder says Island Pilot is all about a new approach to a cruising yacht or cruiser. Other interesting features are also the Seakeeper gyro stabilizers which is supplied as standard, which according to Island Pilot is the only maker to do this. Down below the Island Pilot is a project of two large staterooms yacht; owner room to midships, and VIP guest to fore.  But for this you also have two living areas below with C-shaped dinette opposite the galley and on the main deck.  There is also a third day head located on the lower deck. Power is from twin Volvo 700hp engines which give a top speed of 30 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.37 m (57ft)

Length Hull - 16.3 m

Waterline Length - 14.3 m

Beam - 5.15 m

Draft - 1.40 m

Displacement - 27215 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2271 l

Water Capacity - 757 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 700hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS900 dual propeller forward looking pods

Speed - 30 knots max, 28 knots max cruise, 18 knots economic, 8 knots economic displacement

Project - George Petrie Naval Architect, Reuben Trane

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Project: Island Pilot 335

Island Pilot presents the 335 project what will be the entry level for this range. The 335 will be Islands Pilot third model adding to the upcoming 535 flagship launching in 2011, and the successful 435 model. For this new project Island Pilot is promising less is more features with the same high end build quality and outfitting shown with the 435. Accommodation for the 335 will be an owners stateroom to fore, C-shaped galley, separate shower head room, and a convertible saloon. Power will be from twin Volvo pods IPS350 as standard, or 400 as optional. www.islandpilot.com

Project: Island Pilot 535

Island Pilot, builder of the 435 and the award winning DSe Hybrid 12m, is adding a new 53 foot model to its performance yacht series, the 535. The concept for the 535 began percolating almost as soon as the original Island Pilots were hitting the waterways in 2005 and the design has evolved over the years, incorporating both customer feedback and the latest available technology. The 535 was designed by the company’s president, Reuben Trane, and naval architect, George Petrie. Their driving goal is to maintain equivalent performance and efficiency to that of the 435 while offering more luxury and roomier accommodations. New molds for the 535 have been built at the company’s yard in Zhuhai City, China. At this time, Island Pilot has two firm orders for the 535, one of which is from a current Island Pilot owner moving up. The 535 gets her performance capabilities from the latest drive train from Volvo Penta, the IPS II 900. In addition to three Joystick docking stations, the 535 will be fitted with Volvo Penta’s new “Dynamic Positioning System” (DPS), which holds heading and position automatically using a GPS array mounted on the radar arch. Extensive tank testing plus computer simulations predict a top speed of 33 knots with economical fast-cruising speeds between 18 and 28 knots. At slower speeds, the 535 will have similar economy to single screw displacement trawlers and mid-speed, semi-displacement cruisers. The pair of 700hp, D11 diesels is aft in a walk-in, stand up, uncluttered engine room accessed through a weather tight door in the cockpit. The spacious engine room allows easy access to all sides of the engines and generator with room left over for a work bench and tool storage. Other systems normally crowded around the motors are located in an easily-accessed “basement” under the galley sole. The 535 high-end performance is complimented by her inviting and accommodating cockpit layout, spacious flybridge arrangement, and interior appointments. A nine foot U-shaped settee is the focal point of the cockpit and with its own canopy the space is perfectly laid out for outdoor entertaining. Owners can select to have a full summer kitchen including grill and wet bar either in the cockpit, on the flybridge, or in both locations. The flybridge has space for three helm chairs or a pair of twins and is outfitted with a pair 15-inch Garmin touchscreens, the same found at the lower helm. A signature feature of all Island Pilot yachts is the bright, open feeling of the deck house, with plenty of glass and 360-degree vistas. The 535 continues this tradition with even more space, the U-shaped settee is 11x6 feet, and room remains for a pair of barrel easy chairs and the raised helm chairs. At 12x14 feet, the deck house is highly customizable. Forward of the deck house, under the great expanse of windscreen, is the fully equipped galley overlooking the dinette. Forward is an island-queen VIP stateroom and aft, under the deck house, is the full width, mid-ship, master stateroom. Measuring 11x16 feet, this space can be configured to an owner’s preference and be fitted with an island queen, either angled or squared off, or a pair of twin berths. With her unique layout, the 535 affords the privacy found in an aft-cabin yacht with the advantages of the sedan-styling. The Island Pilot 535 will debut at the 2011 Miami Boat Show.

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