A Fresh Approach

The design team at Island Pilot took a different approach to creating a modern, efficient, fast trawler. There’s more to maximizing performance than getting every last ounce of speed out of a boat (although a top speed over 34 knots is nothing to sneeze at) - performance can be measured in many other ways than miles per hour (or even knots). It can be measured in fuel efficiency, liveability, quiet operation, style and perhaps most importantly - value! How much Bang for the Buck you’re actually getting!

Island Pilot LLC wanted to deliver a price/performance ratio unequaled in this class and size of fast trawler. This was effected in several ways:

Creating two proven interior layouts: a single stateroom version with eat-in galley (down) and a two stateroom version with convertible study, galley up and two heads.

Let’s look at the Interior

The Master Stateroom is identical for both layouts and is fitted with an Island Queen berth. Two hanging lockers, drawers under and lockers alongside the berth plus bins create generous storage for extended periods of time on board. There’s a standard 17” 16:9 LCD Flat Screen TV with built-in DVD player mounted on the aft bulkhead.

Single Stateroom Galley Down

The Eat-In Galley (Single Stateroom version) has everything the gourmet chef could ask for - radiant cooktop, GE Profile Advantium microwave/speed-cook oven/hood (with exhaust) and the latest refrigerator/freezer from Japan. Plus there’s plenty of counter space (under the counter to port is the standard washer/dryer.) Above the washer/dryer is a 15” LCD  TV. The Galley is open up to the windscreen making it exceptionally light and airy and easy to communicate with those in the Deck House. The Dinette is perfect for breakfast or lunch and lowers to make a berth perfect for the grand kids.

Fabulous Fridge

More about the Refrigerator: This 14+ cubic foot unit has a top refrigerator with opening door (7.6 cu.ft.), a vegetable crisper drawer beneath it (3.4 cu.ft.), then an ice cube drawer (.5 cu.ft.) and soft-freezer drawer (.8 cu.ft.) side-by-side and the deep freezer drawer (2.4 cu.ft.) on the bottom. This is an extremely efficient design - on a typical refrigerator, each time you open and close a door, the cold air spills out and is replaced by room-temperature air that now needs cooling down. A drawer, on the other hand, does NOT loose any cool air upon opening and closing. Average current use is 33 Watts! That calculates to about 75 12 VDC Amp Hours including the allowance for inverter loss.

Pantry with Freezer & Storage (2 SR Version)

Since we could not find the equivalent in an under-counter refrigerator/freezer for the 2 Stateroom version, we have chosen the Vitrifrigo refrigerator & freezer (with ice maker) drawers. The Stainless Steel fridge is in the galley under the cooktop - the freezer in the pantry forward.

Roomy Head with Stall Shower

To port is the Head - complete with Vacuflush toilet and stall shower with molded-in seat and bi-fold door. The sink is molded into the solid countertop. There are multiple lockers. The 2 SR version has an additional half-head in the master.

Study Converts to Double Cabin (2SR Version)

Guest/Study in the 2 Stateroom version - The 2SR version opts for a study open to the passage way (replacing the galley-down of the 1SR version). This cabin is fitted with an L-shaped settee (that converts to a double berth), hanging locker & storage, PLUS a secretary wall unit with built-in TV and a fold-down desk top for computer work. At night, the pocketing wall pulls out and a swinging door closes the guest off for privacy.

Spacious Deckhouse in the Single Stateroom Version

A few steps lead up to the Deck House. The high backed helm and navigator seats are fixed in place, facing forward, for underway in open water or they can be lowered and swiveled to face in towards the settee, becoming part of the conversation/TV viewing area. A pair of teak hassocks are perfect to use as foot stools when lounging in the helm chairs or to use to seat extra dinner guests - they also have storage space inside. The built-in L-shaped settee makes into a comfortable extra-long double berth. Two slider doors lead onto the the side decks, port and starboard, and an oversized slider leads onto the aft deck.

Deckhouse in the 2 SR Version

The 2 Stateroom deckhouse has both helm chairs to starboard, side-by-side with a galley to port. The Vitrifrigo refrigerator drawers are under the cooktop, the GE Profile Advantium oven, under the helm chairs. Aft of the galley is a love seat - fold up the cushion and the 26” HDTV is revealed in the perfect watching position. The Bose home theater and DirecTV receiver are under the seat. The settee to port is essentially the same as on the 1SR version - the dining table is on a fixed high/low electric pedestal and forms a portion of the berth flat or becomes a drop-leaf coffee table.

Instrument Cluster (both versions)

The Instrument Console to starboard is sized to perfectly house the standard cluster of electronics - NEW for 2009 is the 15” Garmin Touch screen w/HD Radar & XM Weather, the Simrad AP26 Auto Pilot and the ICOM M604 VHF! To port is a raised chart flat just forward of the Navigators chair along with a fold-up desk (1 SR only).

As an added benefit, below the deck house is a vast, easily accessed storage area (the area most yachts are using for their motors). You can keep all sorts of stores, off-season clothing, spares and more down here! The 2SR version has the washer/dryer here - the 1SR can have it here or in the galley to port under the counter.

KVH Satellite TV, 26” LCD HDTV & a Bose 3.2.1 GS Series II Home Theater!

It’s not all about boating. There are times when it’s nice to laze about, put your feet up, and catch a good movie as your Island Pilot sways at anchor in a secluded cove in the islands. We haven’t forgotten you. In the deckhouse of the single stateroom version (above) is an Entertainment Center like no other you’ve come across in this size cruising yacht. Pocketing doors hide the standard 26”  LCD HDTV and Bose 3.2.1 GS Series II Home Theater System. This includes a CD & DVD Player with a sound system that’ll fill up the deck house with your favorite music. Under the TV is the DirecTV receiver and the gyro stabilized Satellite TV Antenna control. With your DirecTV account, you’ll have access to HBO, Showtime, and dozens of commercial-free music channels.Bracketing the TV is a pair (only one on the 2SR version) of cupboards with wine racks and glass storage, and behind the TV is a top-loading liquor locker. Aft is the custom AC/DC Electrical Distribution Panel.

The entertainment center in the 2SR version (above) is hidden under the love seat in essentially the same viewing position as that of the single stateroom. Just fold up the seat to reveal the 26” TV hidden beneath.

Great spaces outside, too

Safety and Convenience are evident in the exterior of the Island Pilot 435 - high lifelines surround the entire deck - wide side decks lead up to the foredeck - doors port and starboard open into the deck house. These are all features not often found on fast trawlers; and if they are, never all on the same boat!

New Swim Platform and Wet Bar

The Aft Cockpit is 8’ long by over 12’ wide and is sheltered by a fiberglass cover. There’s room for deck chairs and a table for al fresco dining. A recessed step gives access to the integral swim/boarding platform. Hatches in the deck open into the engine compartment. There are a pair hatches opening into the lazarettes, port & starboard. There is now a 3rd Joystick in the aft cockpit.

High Railings on Foredeck

The huge Foredeck is perfect for cocktail cruises and sunbathing. The low-profile trunk cabin does not interfere with walkways and leaves plenty of room for line and anchor handling. There is a manhole in the foredeck leading into the chain locker.

Sport Bridge

Perhaps the best spot outside is the Island Pilot’s Flybridge. A pair of contoured bucket seats face forward and there is a 66” long bench aft. The console has plenty of room for the Garmin 15” touchscreen, the Simrad AP26 auto pilot. electronic engine controls, joystick and EVC instrumentation - ALL OF WHICH ARE STANDARD! The Bimini is standard equipment.

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