Islander

[Chinook Chaser]

I had not considered an islander in my boat search because of the weight issues being aluminum. Looked at one and like it. I think it would be economical and I don't have to get another truck to tow it. How will it handle on lake ontario. It's 22ft. Any info would be great.

[jstfshn]

I have a 24 ft alum crestliner. No problems

[minion]

Love mine. Handle big water good for there size and weight

They are very economical ..mine is a year 2005 with a 3.0l 4cyl motor. Still gets on plane with 4 people and full tank of gas and cruises around 26mph ... I motored all the way to 500fow today trolled 6 hours and ran back in for about $20.00 worth of gas ...can't beat that if you ask me

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Edited August 16, 2015 by minion

[lance1c]

^{The Islanders were designed for the great lakes. Great boats. I have a 191v Islander and it is the last boat I will buy, or for that matter, need to.}

[Landshark]

A great boat on days like today.  On a day where waves are a solid 2-3 you probably would wish you were in a glass boat

[Landshark]

I think it roughly half (2000lb) of what an average glass boat of the same length would weigh.   If you plan on trailering, then aluminum is nice for sure and not having to buy a bigger or newer tower vehicle = more money for more fishing equipment     

[minion]

They are OK with the waves in 2- 3 no problem.....But with the waves and some big sea anchors it locks them down pretty good .. been caught out there more then we should In 3-5 footers. That's Def no fun lol .. ya mine is right around 2000 dry .

And a glass boat will definitely handle better. But they hold there own for what they are

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[C3M]

What model and year islander?

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[Rich s]

I've had my 221 4.3 hardtop for 2 years now and really like the boat. It has been at dock on Ontario since June and has been out fishing every weekend !! we stay on the boat to sleep.

We have come in from 12 miles out twice now in 6' waves, fun ? No but we felt safe enough to get back . Always fish in 2-4' chop .

I also use that boat on my home water for stripers and adk lakes, its easy tow easy work on if needed.

Some things that make me only want a bigger boat in 27' glass range is width, weight and room. The 22'islander fishes 3 well, 4 its a bit if a dance in rough weather. My wife wants more head, cabin room. I want a larger deck space, the doghouse is our cook station but takes up deck space.

Width, wider 10' beam would give lots more comfort in 2-4' chop. Lots more deck space and weight of a glass boat would keep it less bobbing like a tin boat.

Givin that said , my ideal Great Lakes boat would be just that, docked at the lake, stored at the lake. If you want a versitle boat , the 221 islander is just that.

IMO , a 19' is a tad small . A 221 4 cyl is just a tad underpowered but that's just me and I'm sure their owners love their boats as I do mine .

Good luck

Rich

[Adk1]

I agree with rich for lake o fishing might as well get the 221 over the 191 version. U get just that much more room. I also agree that the 4.3l v6 is the perfect match for the 221. I have a 1991 islander with the carbureted engine, I wish it had the fuel injected but other than that it's the ideal boat for me

[Chinook Chaser]

It's an 89 22ft with a 4.3.

[Adk1]

Very cool

[Chinook Chaser]

I think I may buy it but the wife wants to see it!! Oh no!

[Chinook Chaser]

To leave an islander docked for the season what do I need to do to the hull? Maybe I can just pull it a couple times a pressure wash it?

[Rich s]

To leave an islander docked for the season what do I need to do to the hull? Maybe I can just pull it a couple times a pressure wash it?

 

 That's your choice to clean the hull.. Mine got pulled from a month in the Might Muddy Hudson, washed, scrubbed & wax then went to Ontario in June and hasn't been outta water since.. Yea she is algae up but no barnacles yet, lol 

Make sure your grounds are all to a buss bar, pull your rigger plugs and have a zinc anode on the motor and boat for electrical corrosion , you are good to go..

I will pressure wash/scrub/wax and winterize once she is pulled in sept..

Been a great time on the Great Lake Islander this summer indeed.

Rich

[Chinook Chaser]

I will check on what I need to do for that. Another question. As I mentioned I am going to dock it for the season. I live 15 min from where I would be docked. Can I pull it with a 4 cylinder Toyota Tacoma?

[Rich s]

Humm , 15 mins probably , 15 miles probably not. It weighs between 1,700 & 2,000 lbs . Mine is closer to the 2,000 range with the hardtop.

You know your truck better then I,can it pull 2,000 lbs ?

[TileMan Dan]

Just about any vehicle will tow 2000 lbs.

[steelfire]

191

221

These boats are as fearless as you are.

This season, feel like going out deep where the big fish are? Then you've found the right boat - the 2002 Islander. This rugged V-hull is equipped with everything you need to take on the rough waters of Great Lakes fishing. For added safety and durability, you'll find a deep cockpit, as well as rack and pinion steering and double riveted chine and transom seams. And best of all, for serious fishing trips, there's a roomy cuddy cabin. Are you seeing visions of salmon and steelheads? The 2002 Islander can make your fishing dreams come true.

Specs

191

221

Standard Power 3.0 L WOPS (135 hp)/101 kw 3.0 L WOPS (135 hp)/101 kw Maximum HP 3.0 L (135 hp)/101 kw 4.3 L MPI (220 hp)/164 kw Fuel Capacity 34 gallons/128.7 L 52 gallons/196.8 L Length 19' / 5.8 m 22' 6" /6.9 m Beam 96" / 244 cm 96" / 244 cm Weight (boat only) 1525 lbs./691.7 kg 1850 lbs./839.2 kg Capacity (persons/lbs.) 8/1200 lbs. / 8/544.3 kg 8/1200 lbs. / 8/544.3 kg Capacity (lbs.) 2000 lbs./907.2 kg 2000 lbs./907.2 kg Inside Depth 30" / 76 cm 30" / 76 cm Transom Width 90" / 229 cm 90" / 229 cm Chine Width 81" / 206 cm 81" / 206 cm Transom Height N/A N/A Aluminum Gauge .100" / .254 cm .100" / .254 cm Package Length 23' 7" / 7.2 m 28' / 8.5 m Towing Weight* 3325 lbs./1508.2 kg 3760 lbs./1705.5 kg Draft* 36" / 91 cm 34" / 86 cm Deadrise 18° 18° * With Standard

[steelfire]

191

221

Standard Power 3.0 L WOPS (135 hp)/101 kw 3.0 L WOPS (135 hp)/101 kw Maximum HP 3.0 L (135 hp)/101 kw 4.3 L MPI (220 hp)/164 kw Fuel Capacity 34 gallons/128.7 L 52 gallons/196.8 L Length 19' / 5.8 m 22' 6" /6.9 m Beam 96" / 244 cm 96" / 244 cm Weight (boat only) 1525 lbs./691.7 kg 1850 lbs./839.2 kg Capacity (persons/lbs.) 8/1200 lbs. / 8/544.3 kg 8/1200 lbs. / 8/544.3 kg Capacity (lbs.) 2000 lbs./907.2 kg 2000 lbs./907.2 kg Inside Depth 30" / 76 cm 30" / 76 cm Transom Width 90" / 229 cm 90" / 229 cm Chine Width 81" / 206 cm 81" / 206 cm Transom Height N/A N/A Aluminum Gauge .100" / .254 cm .100" / .254 cm Package Length 23' 7" / 7.2 m 28' / 8.5 m Towing Weight* 3325 lbs./1508.2 kg 3760 lbs./1705.5 kg Draft* 36" / 91 cm 34" / 86 cm Deadrise 18° 18° * With Standard

 

[steelfire]

I have a side by side chart comparing the 19.5 to the 221 Islander but the damn uploader on this site says I'm not permitted to upload the whole file?? All I could get it to post was the 221's specs above. Sorry.  Anyways, I took both for a test ride before I bought my 19.5 islander and the y are both almost identical except for the fuel tank is bigger on the 221 and about a foot more deck space and about 6" more cuddy space. They wanted $8000 more at the time for the 221 over the 19.5. not worth it in my eyes. My 19.5 is awesome and I will never buy another boat for Lake Ontario!

Edited August 19, 2015 by steelfire

[Rich s]

There is quite a bit more deck space on a 221 vs a 19' ( IMO )

We fish 4 comfortably on my 221 I/O but 5 is tough.

The extra length also gives some more depth and surface area on the water which also helps a lot.

Both are good boats either way but still have limitations such as bobbing on rough water and the doghouse on the I/O takes up a lot of room.

Good luck and hope you all enjoy your boats as I do mine

Rich

[Adk1]

I really looked for a 221 with the Outboard bracket. that really opened up the deck space. I like the power and fuel efficiency of the 4.3 liter but I would have loved the additional room in the stern area with about a 200HP Evinrude Etec on the back!

[Rich s]

I really looked for a 221 with the Outboard bracket. that really opened up the deck space. I like the power and fuel efficiency of the 4.3 liter but I would have loved the additional room in the stern area with about a 200HP Evinrude Etec on the back!

Yea the BRKT islanders are pretty sick but super tough to find. A 26 footer would be sweet too !!

I like mine because its easy to tow and put in on other waters but just big enough for the Great Lake .

My 5 year plan is to upgrade to a 27-28' 10'beam boat strictly for Lake Ontario and use the islander as a river / adk lakes boat

Rich.

Ps, since we have struggled so far this year catching, we are hoping for redemption on the 7 day run starting Friday . Fingers crossed the weather plays as nice as its been all summer there

[Adk1]

Yea the BRKT islanders are pretty sick but super tough to find. A 26 footer would be sweet too !!

I like mine because its easy to tow and put in on other waters but just big enough for the Great Lake .

My 5 year plan is to upgrade to a 27-28' 10'beam boat strictly for Lake Ontario and use the islander as a river / adk lakes boat

Rich.

Ps, since we have struggled so far this year catching, we are hoping for redemption on the 7 day run starting Friday . Fingers crossed the weather plays as nice as its been all summer there

Good luck and keep me posted! I will be up on the SLR