Evolution Non-BR
Discount Sails
Boater’s Closet Non-BR
Rigs: Fractional Sloop
Fractional Sloop
Sail area:
-Main: 100 ft² / 9.29 m²
-Jib: 35 ft² / 3.25 m²
The ISLANDS 17 is most likely a ‘splashed’ copy of the TANZER 16 with a reverse transom giving it a slightly longer waterline length. Those who have seen both boats have all commented on the striking similarity, especially in the case of earlier boats by Ocean Yachts. The later version, built by Sumner, (also called SUMNER ISLANDS 17), has a cockpit liner with added flotation as well as number of other modifications.
Thanks to ‘Dave from Maine’ for additional information on this yacht.
Both companies were located on Long Island, NY, USA
Sumner Boat Co. was located at:
334 South Bayview Ave.
Amityville NY. 11701
Built in Germany, boats sold in Europe and some sold in North America were named KOLIBRI (KOLIBRI = Hummingbird), but others were given the name KORALLE JR.
The KOLIBRI II was built by Glenmore Sailboats Ltd. of Canada. Another boat, probably of the same design, is the ECHO 12, built in Canada
A utility dinghy that can be rowed and accept a small outboard.
As with the CORTEZ 16, this boat has it origins with an earlier design called the SUN DOWNER 16, though deck, coachroof, and keel, were significantly changed.
LOD: 17.12ft
Thanks to Tony Davis for providing updated information.
Derived from TYPHOON 37.
Shoal draft version: 4.92′
Derived from the MERLIN 27 with an extended transom, fin and spade rudder.
Also available with twin/bilge keels. Draft = 3.33’/1.01m.
Bruntons
Electric Yacht
