Islander 56 Lovranos Scholtz

PRELIMINARY LISTING: DETAILS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

This Angelo Lavranos-designed 56-foot yacht is truly one of a kind and If you are looking for a shoal draft ocean-crossing 4-cabin yacht that will sleep 8 you have found it.  She is ideal for anyone with a large family or for those wanting to get into sail training or charter.  Her shoal draft makes the Bahamas a playground and her tankage allows for long periods of time off the grid.  Storage borders on being ridiculous and a spreadsheet with the locations of your stores is a must.  There are almost 40 cabinets and drawers in the galley alone.  

She was refit in Annapolis in 2016 by the finest contractors and her systems are absolutely top-notch.  After the refit, she cruised the Caribbean and is now back in Annapolis awaiting her next adventure.  Highly recommended.  

Hull and Deck

Designed by Angelo Levranos and built by Fred Scholtz Marine in South Africa THE ABBEY was designed to be a powerful cruiser that could stand whatever the cape could throw at her.  She has proven to be just that.  

The integral lead ballast and substantial tankage are located in the super shallow patented Scheel Keel. The balanced spade rudder minimizes steering systems load and, more importantly, reduces autopilot loading and consequent power consumption.

• Steering quadrant completely rebuilt and new upper and lower bearings were installed for the rudder (2022)
• Steering cables and chain(2016)
• Groco bronze thru-hulls and sea-cocks (20016)
• Lewmar opening portlights
• Bottom job with 4 coats of Interprotec and 2 coats bottom paint (2019)

• Integrated solid fiberglass radar arch rebuilt and repainted in 2016 with reinforced dinghy davits, solar panels, wind generator, and antenna array
• Dinghy davits rebuilt and with new lines 2016 are mechanically operated with the Spectra hoisting lines are led back to the secondary winches in the cockpit for ease of handling
• Transom seats integrated into the stern rail
• Bomar opening deck hatches with retractable mosquito screens and sun shades (8)
• Panoramic deck salon windows (NEW 2012)
• Dinghy motor davit and stern rail mount
• Deck drain lines (2016)
• Dock lines (2016)
• Wichard Lyfesafe 55’ jackline (2016)
• Standard Horizon 40W mast-mounted hailer and horn (2016)
• Hot/Cold freshwater shower at transom
• Boarding ladder on the transom swim platform
• Shore power inlet at the transom
• Stainless steel bow rail and pushpit
• Stainless steel lifeline stanchions/port and starboard boarding gates

• Solid fiberglass spray dodger with integrated lighting (NEW windows 2012)
• Custom CMC full length bimini frame and canvas with sun screens (NEW 2016)
• Whitlock cable steering system with laminated and varnished wood wheel
• Single lever shift/throttle control
• Bow thruster joystick control
• Removable teak cockpit table with hinged leaves
• Canvas cover for wheel and pedestal

Domestic Systems

• Jabsco Quiet Flush 24V electric flush toilets in both fore and aft heads with all new Poly X sanitation hoses, new SeaLand anti-odor polyethylene tanks, and Whale Gulper pumps(New 2016)
• Extensive updates to ship’s freshwater system including new Vetus supply lines, water manifold, and pressure pumps (New 2016)
• Rule 3700GPH automatic/manual bilge pump (New 2016)
• New cockpit drain, manual bilge pump, and discharge manifold ((New 2016)
• Hot/Cold pressurized water with new pressure pumps (New 2016)
• 220VAC hot water heater(New 2016)
• Wema multi-tank monitoring system for fuel and water (2015)
• Groco sea strainers (New 2015)

Galley

• Frigoboat MS 90FZD 2.9 cu ft. freezer and Frigoboat MS 160RD 5.3 cu ft. refrigerator - Fresh Water Cooled or air-cooled, stainless steel, front-loading double drawer, and vacuum insulated! ( New 2016)
• Force 10 3-burner stove (New 2016)
• Propane system completely replaced including all new hoses, composite tanks, and dual solenoid valves (New 2016)
• LG Stainless steel microwave ( New 2016)
• Fresh and saltwater faucets and double basin stainless steel sink
• Felt-lined drawers and cookery lockers to protect dishes and glassware, and eliminate the rattling of pots and pans while underway.
• 12VDC Hella fans in staterooms (NEW 2016)

Electronics and Navigation

Navigation Station

• Raymarine Axiom Pro 16" RVX MFD (New 2019)
• Raymarine Axiom Pro 9"RVX MFD in the cockpit  (New 2019)
• Raymarine Quantum 2 Q24D Doppler 18" Radar ( New 2019)
• Raymarine EV 400 Sailpilot Autopilot (New 2019)
• Raymarine transducers (2019)
• Raymarine Depth, speed and water temp transducers (2019)
• Raymarine 170 MFD's (New 2019)
• ICOM IC-M604 VHF
• ICOM IC-M802 with auto tuner and Pactor modem for sailmail with KISS Counter Poise system and ICOM Gam Split Lead SSB backstay antenna (NEW 2016)
• Satellite phone (2019)
• Weems & Plath Chronometer and Trintec barometer and thermometer

Helm Station

• Raymarine Axiom II 9” Navigation display with integrated radar, instrumentation, and GPS (New 2019)
• Raymarine Multifunction displays (3) above companionway (New 2019)
• Icom VHF remote radio
• Standard Horizon MX870 DSC/GPS handheld VHF radio ((New 2019)
• Ritchie steering compass (New 2016)

Engine and Mechanical

• 140HP Cummins turbo diesel – 3097 hours, completely rebuilt by one of the best diesel shops in the country. This engine is robust, solid, and virtually new after a significant investment by the owner! All invoices available to prove the extensive work completed! (REBUILT 2015)
• 4-Zone Cruisair reverse cycle air conditioning with QHT Keypad displays in all staterooms – 16K BTU main salon, 12K BTU, aft cabin, 6K BTU in each guest cabin (NEW 2015)
• Sound Down engine room insulation (NEW 2015)
• Vetus 24V Bow thruster with cockpit joystick controls (NEW 2015)
• Twin Racor fuel polishing system (NEW 2016)
• Anti-vibration Aquadrive, cutlass bearings, driveshaft, and dripless shaft seal (NEW 2015)
• Hurth transmission overhauled (2016)
• 300 gallons of diesel in epoxy tanks with dedicated 26 gallon day tank
• Maxprop 3-blade propeller (NEW 2016)
• Exceptional access to all mechanical components for engine and generator through 4 very large access panels makes maintenance and servicing effortless!
• Non-drip stern tube with new top and bottom bearings (NEW 2012)
• Imtra F-28 Cool White utility light in the engine room 600L (NEW 2015)

Generator

• Northern Lights 6KW Model E673L - C - 8602 - TB

12/24V Sytems

• Batteries 9 x 12 volt (for 12 and 24-volt systems) (NEW 2022)
• Marinco 50A/125V/250V shore power cords and new inlet at the transom (NEW 2016)
• 2 Arch Mounted Solarland 120W solar panels, two for a total output of 240W (NEW 2016)
• Silentwind D400 wind generator (NEW 2016)
• Custom 12V/24V Bass Products DC panel with digital BSS volt and amp meters (NEW 2015)
• Custom 120V Bass Products AC panel with digital BSS volt and amp meters (NEW 2015)

• Mastervolt ChargeMaster 100A 24V battery charger (NEW 2015)
• Mastervolt Mass Combi 24V 2500W 60Hz combination inverter/charger (NEW 2015)
• Xantrex Echo-Charger 12V engine battery charger (NEW 2015)
• Extensive updates to ship’s wiring (NEW 2016)

Safety Equipment

• Fully equipped ACR ditch bag with EPIRB, handheld VHF/Nav/GPS (2016)
• Ocean Signal RescueMe MOB1 Personal Locator Beacon w/DSC/AID (New 2016)
• Sirius Signal SOS Distress Light (2016)
• Stern rail-mounted RescYou 6-Man liferaft (Needs recertification)
• Kidde carbon monoxide alarm
• Fireboy Xintex S-2A Propane/CNG fume detector and control system
• Fire extinguishers
• Flares
• Radar reflector
• Lifesling
• Polypropylene heaving line (New 2016)
• SOS Dan Buoy MOB marker (New 2016)
• Fire blanket
• Crew Saver bosuns chair (New 2016)
• Stainless steel emergency tiller

• Hella Tricolor, anchor, and running lights (NEW 2015)
• Lumitec LED spreader lights (NEW 2015)
• Lumitec LED Aurora dimming cockpit lights (NEW 2016)

Ground Tackle

• Bruce 30kg, Fortress FX 55
• Rode: 1/2" chain
• WINDLASS: Maxwell 3500 DC electric

Sails and Rigging

• Stainless steel standing rigging and tie rod (NEW 2016)
• Leisure Furl in-boom electric furling for the mainsail (NEW 2016)
• ProFurl electric genoa furling (NEW 2012/Rebuilt 2016)
• Aluminum 3-spreader mast, cutter rig by Sparcraft (Rebuilt and painted 2016)
• Forespar boom vang (New 2016)
• Mast-mounted Spinnaker pole

• Mac Sails Carbon Technora Radial, fully battened mainsail (NEW 2013)
• Kevlar Composite 150% Genoa (NEW 2010)
• Hank-on storm staysail
• Steadying sail
• Lewmar 66 CST Primary winches (2)
• Lewmar 58 CST Secondary winches (2)
• Lewmar 54 CST Electric winches (2) for halyards, reefing, and mainsheet
• Lewmar 44 CST winch on mast
• Lewmar aluminum racing blocks throughout

Designers Note:

Angelo Lavranos, Auckland, New Zealand. The hull represents the latest in a line of medium-displacement cruisers. She is a high prismatic, full-ended, firm bilged and flattish deadrise hull, with moderate entry and fullest stern to match. The hull has more heeled symmetry than typical racing boats and will therefore steer more easily under all conditions. It is also a very roomy hull without sacrificing looks or speed.

The integral lead ballast and substantial tankage is located in the super shallow patented Scheel Keel. The balanced spade rudder minimizes steering systems load and more importantly, reduces autopilot loading and consequent power consumption.

This boat is conceived as an able, all-round cruiser with great looks, speed and space that will appeal to knowledgeable and experienced yachtsman who wants to go places in safety, comfort and style.

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.