Peregrine Specifications

More photos below

Now that I have retired, we are looking for a newer blue water boat about the same size, with maybe a few modern upgrades. We trust our Islander in any weather, and want to find a solid, well built boat that is just as safe, and sails just as well in heavy weather or in light winds. I have replaced and upgraded everything, some things twice. I absolutely love messing around and maintaining the Peregrine, but I feel like 2 decades (3 if you include my dads previous ownership) is a pretty good run. The Peregrine has been all over the Pacific Northwest, from Puget Sound to Desolation Sound and up and down the West Coast of Vancouver Island. It is currently moored at the Port of Kingston. I have not set a price yet but please feel free to call and chat, and if it feels right, make an offer.

Roger Kutz: (425)922-5126

Specs, Equipment and Information:

Builder: Islander Yachts
United States Documentation

Dimensions
LOA: 36ft 1in
Beam: 11ft 2in
Draft: 6ft 0in Lead Keel
Headroom: 6 ft 4 in

New bottom paint Aug 2019
Lead keel

Specifications

Engine
Type: Yanmar 3Gm30f
Hours: 1849 hours
Installed new: 2001

Year Built: 1972
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Propeller: 13" fixed pitch
Drive Type: Direct Drive
Cruising Speed: 6.5 knots
2800 RPM Fuel burn 0.6 gal per hr

Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: 2 Aluminum (30 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: 1 Aluminum (30 Gallons)
Holding Tanks: 1 (20 Gallons)
Propane: 2.5 (2.5 Gallons)

Accommodations
Number of single berths: 3
Number of double berths: 2
Number of cabins: 1
Number of heads: 1

Electronics
Raymarine Evolution EV-100 Wheel Autopilot Pack w/ P70 Control Head
VHF: Stand Horizon w/remote on steering pedestal
Radar: JRC
GPS: Garmin Sounder Plotter
Radio/CD player
Compass on pedastal
Solar: 2 - 120w, 6Ahr panels w/charge controller
110v Battery chargers (x2)
Primary deep cell battery bank (2 - 80Ahr) new 6/2016
Backup deep cell battery bank (2 - 80Ahr) new 6/2020
Shore power inlet

Sails
Mainsail: 3 reef points, heavy fabric (new 2014)
Profurl, roller furling (new 2013)
Genoa - 110 heavy, 150 light
Spinnaker

Rigging
Steering wheel - with emergency tiller
Rig inspection 2019: New upsized backstay

Ground Tackle
Lewmar V1 windless
35 Delta anchor (main)
150ft of 5/16in G4 chain (marked at 30' intervals)
200ft spliced to 5/8" 3-strand rope
Fortress anchor (backup)
25ft of 5/16in G4 chain
200ft spliced to 5/8" 3-strand rope

Inside Equipment
3-Burner Eno cooktop (new 2020)
High end water filtration system (new 2018)
Ice box
Marine head (manual)
Electric bilge pump with backup

Outside Equipment/Extras
Portlights, tinted tempered glass (new 2018)
Cockpit cushions
Cockpit table
Swim ladder

Covers
Iverson Dodger (new 2016)
Bimini with solar panels (new 2017)
Connector panel (new 2018)
Mainsail cover
Lazyjacks
Genoa Sunbrella UV cover

More specifications and I36 history

Photos (click for slideshow)

Prices in 1978

Vessel Documentation

The Peregrine is a documented vessel.

A documented vessel is one that is registered by the Federal Government through the U. S. Coast Guard, rather than titled and numbered by a state. I pay $26 per year for this privilege.

This changed in 2022 when we now have an option to renew between 1 - 5 years.

Never pay more than $26! There are multiple companies that want to charge you 3x the amount. They may be legit and get the job done, but it's still a scam. Here’s what you need to know to avoid overpaying when renewing your boat’s U.S. Coast Guard documentation.

Some benefits of federal documentation are:

• TITLE ASSURANCE You have better assurance of title because the U.S. Coast Guard has more stringent chain of title requirements than do most states. Once a vessel is documented, the complete history of the vessel is available on the Abstract of Title.
• FOREIGN TRAVEL If you sail in foreign waters, your Certificate of Documentation facilitates clearance with foreign governments and gives you the status and protection of a U.S. flag vessel.
• FINANCING Most lenders require documentation so that their interest may be secured by a Preferred Ship’s Mortgage recorded by the U.S. Coast Guard.
• OTHER REASONS Many boat owners like the prestige of having their boats documented. Others object to state registration because they do not want to display the numbers on the hull. A major advantage becomes evident when you sell your boat, as ownership and encumbrances are easy to check.

Documented vessels do not display their official numbers on the outside of the hull, but are identified by the name and hailing port.

Documented vessels still need to pay the annual state registration fee. For Washington State, you can do this in person or online here.

Additional Information:

• Renew your documentation at the official National Vessel Documentation Center website
• USCG Documentation FAQ
• Warning on vessel documentation "services"

New Stove and Propane Delivery System

Propane is heavier than air so it will sink into the bilge if given a chance. There are lots of opinions on how best to rebuild your system, but it's critical to educate yourself, don't rush, test everything (and retest often), and only take expert advice.

Our original stove was looking pretty sad. We had not used the oven in years so the decision was easy to simply replace the old 4 burner stove top with a new Force 10/ENO 3 burner unit. The oven is completely disconnected from the propane and electrical, and only used for storing pots and pans and makes a good faraday cage for electronics during the occasional lightning storm.

During my annual check I discovered a crack in a propane compression fitting. It was not leaking (yet!), but nothing is scarier on a boat than a propane leak. Since most of the components were original, and I have no desire to enter the annual Darwin Awards, it was time to replace the complete system. ABYC standards have also changed since 1972 to require an uninterrupted supply line from the propane locker to the stove. My original line was copper, with a short flex hose at the stove to accommodate the gimbal. This was out of current code so out it came.

I was able to take the old stove top, remove all the old propane burners and cut out all around the burners. This created a sold foundation to drop in the new unit.
   

The 16 feet long copper line came out in 8 pieces. The flex hose was another 18 inches. A new, 18 foot one-piece braided hose with swaged flare fittings was ordered from Sure Marine. So was a new solenoid, regulator, pressure gauge, fittings and 2.5 gallon tank. All parts and pieces were packaged and ready for pickup in 3 short hours.

TEFLON TAPE
One of the important learnings from this experience was the proper use of PTFE yellow teflon tape. White teflon tape is for water fittings, is thinner and does not resists degradation from propane. Yellow teflon tape is thicker, and is NOT used on compression fittings. The connection is made inside the flange fitting, not by the threads. If you use tape on the threads then the compression fitting cannot mate and seal properly. The only place to use yellow teflon tape is on non-compression fittings.

The main purpose of a thread seal tape is to seal out micro abrasions or surface irregularities on threads. If you have a major gash or nick on a thread, you will need to replace the pipe section or re-thread it, rather than applying a thicker seal tape layer.

Minimize your clock-wise turns around threads. Only add more than 3 if you're trying to align a component properly. Don't over tighten!

TANK
Steel propane tanks are required to be inspected every 12 years and every 5 years thereafter. I went with the only tank that fits my low-profile propane locker, a 2.5 gallon tank. This same tank worked well over that last decade and only needs to be refilled onece a year. Since it's steel, and it will be exposed to plenty of salt air, rust is not its friend. To keep it off the bottom of the locker floor and away from the inevitable corrosion, I used an old fuel line and split it down one side. I then pressed it on the foot of the tank and added a few dabs of silicone to ensure it doesn't inadvertently slip off. The tank weighs 20# full.

PRESSURE GUAGE
A pressure will not measure of tank volume, but it it good for checking for leaks. A pressure gauge only informs you of the internal tank pressure, which changes with air temperature. Weigh it with a fish scale to determine how much propane you have in the tank.

To test for leaks, turn on the propane tank valve but not the solenoid. The line up to the solenoid will pressurize. Then turn the valve off at the tank and wait at least 3 minutes. If the pressure decreases, you have a leak. Locate the leak with soapy water and a paint brush and look for bubbles.

When I first installed this gauge the ambient temperature was 70° and the new tank the pressure guage read 125psi. Later, at 57° the tank pressure gauge read 105psi. Air temp has a direct correlation to tank pressure.

REGULATOR
This is a low pressure regulator that reduces 125psi to .44psi.

SOLENOID
This is a low pressure solenoid thats circuit is actuated by a switch on the electrical panel which can be easily accessed from the stove.

SUPPLY LINE
Braided, marine grade 3/4" OD. My line is 18' long and in one piece from locker to stove. I added rubber grommets to reduce chafe where the hose passes through the bulkheads. This also creates a airtight barrier in the propane locker.

TANK TIE DOWN
Still got some work to do!

LEAKS
Once the system is intact, testing for leaks is absolutely crucial. As with all plumbing, you never want to over tighten a connection as it could crack the fitting. I like to thread the fitting on by hand first to ensure there's no cross threading. Then tighten the fitting as much as you can by hand. Then use tools to snug up the fitting by tightening 1/8 - 1/4 of a turn. Cracks in fittings that have been over tightened can appear over time due to vibrations. A bit too loose is often best to start out with, then tighten incrementally to stop any leaks. Most of this is done in the propane locker but also check the compression fitting connection at the stove.

1. Your nose is going to be the first indication of a leak.
2. Soap and water dabbed on with a paint brush will help you pinpoint any leaks with a bubble stream.
3. Opening the tank valve then shutting off the valve will pressurize the system. Watch the gauge for at least 3 minutes to see if any propane escapes. My first fill indicated 125 psi. If the pressure goes down at all over time, you have a leak. It's best to check this every time you use the stove.

REFERENCES
This is one project you'll want to read everything you can. If you're in the Seattle area Sure Marine is a excellent resource for parts. I spent a fair amount of time picking Graham's brain. He is sharp and teaches at the Northwest School of Wooden Boats. He is also quoted in the NW Yachting article below.

• Boat US: How to handle propane
• Boat US: Don Casey
• NW Yachting
• Practical Sailor: Propane dos and donts
• Teflon Tape: When to use