Island Pilot 535

I’ve been intrigue by Island Pilot‘s offerings, and I’m looking forward to seeing more information about their new Island Pilot 535.

This exciting new project was conceived as a way to provide those who like the Island Pilots – their style – their performance – their economy – with something big enough to house an extraordinary master and roomy VIP staterooms.

The result is the IP535. She’ll have a layout similar to the 1SR – except that the galley/great room forward of the helm will be split level with both the galley and the dining area. A day head is located just forward of the dinette.

Forward of the great room is a VIP stateroom with ensuite head and shower. Aft of the great room is the master with ensuite head and shower. A full-height door opens from the master into the stand-up engine room.

The deck house is 3 feet wider and 3 feet longer – and since no dining is planned here, has a full-sized convertible U-shaped settee and easy chairs, along with the lower helm station.

The after cockpit is larger, too – in both directions. An L-shaped stairway leads to the bridge – also king-sized with seating for 12.

Under the cockpit are a pair of the IPS II 900 drives. This way, Island Pilot will continue to give you the performance (30 knots plus) and economy (45 gph or .6 NM/Gal) – both unheard of in a cruising yacht of this size. The NM/Gal is more in line with cruising yachts the size of the IP435! There will be a real WOW factor to the IP535. Contact us for more info.

Island Pilot introduces the IP535 performance cruising yacht

The Island Pilot 535 will debut at the 2011 Miami International Boat Show. Pre-construction pricing is now in effect.

Island Pilot 535 Specifications

Length on Deck:	53′ 6”
LOA:	57′ 0”
LWL:	47′ 0”
Beam:	16′ 9”
Draft:	4′ 0”
Hardtop height:	19’6” (radar arch folded)
Displacement (full load):	54,500 lbs.
Power:	Volvo IPS900
Fuel:	600 U.S. gal. in three tanks
Water:	200 U.S. gal.
Holding Tank:	100 U.S. gal.
Generator:	Mastervolt 11kW

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