Island Gypsy 36 Classic (1979) For sale

Some boats are means of transport. This is an attitude to life. The Kara III – an Island Gypsy 36 Classic – combines the charm of American trawler tradition with the reliability of a well-groomed workhorse. Anyone who has ever held the helm of this ship in their hands immediately understands that this was not a matter of savings, but of investment.

Technical data & equipment highlights
• Model: Island Gypsy 36 Classic (Kong & Halvorsen)
• Year of manufacture: 1979
• Length / width / draft: 10.97 m / 3.99 m / 1.30 m
• Weight: approx. 12,000 kg
• Engine: 2 × Ford Lehmann diesel, 99 kW each (twin screwdriver)
• Engine hours: approx. 5,500 / 3,770 hours
• Stb engine: completely overhauled in 2016
• Hull: 2011 blasted, dried and professionally renovated – moisture measurement inconspicuous
• Tanks: Diesel approx. 1,200 l | Fresh water approx. 700 l
• Stern thruster: 720 W
• Autopilot: compass-controlled
• Navigation: AIS transponder (WatchEye Pro), depth sounder (main + daughter unit), Navionics/Samsung, LTE router Teltonika RUT950
• Solar: 180 W + Victron MPPT 100/30 charge controller
• Generator: 2 kW (220 V)
• Heating: Diesel air heating 4 kW (foredeck, mess, aft cabin)
• Electrics: 2 × 140 Ah starter batteries, 2 × 180 Ah consumer batteries, Victron 220V charger, 12V/220V converter
• Monitoring: Boat officer (electricity, bilge, temperature, water ingress – remotely via Internet)
• Drinking water: UVC drinking water treatment plant
• Deck: Fully covered with teak incl. flybridge
• Two helms: saloon + flybridge
• Dinghy: inflatable boat with 720 W electric outboard engine + own charger, single-arm crane aft
• Safety: Life raft 6 pers. (offshore), 4 automatic vests, CO₂ extinguisher
• Registration: DMYV, license plate 39400 M

Freedom has a name – and it's Kara III
Imagine: Early in the morning, the river is still in the haze, and you are standing on the flybridge of the Kara III teak deck under your feet, two quietly whirring diesel engines below you, 1,700 liters of diesel in the tank. No fixed goal. Only the question: Where to go today?
This is exactly the promise of this yacht. The Island Gypsy 36 is not a weekend boat – it is a true long-distance yacht, built for people who take the water seriously. Built in an era where thickness of laminate was not yet decided by cost optimization.
The Kara III has been further developed over the years with care and expertise. The previous owner did not renovate – he invested: hull renovation by a shipyard, engine overhaul, modern solar system with Victron electronics, AIS, LTE on-board network, remote monitoring via smartphone. The ship thinks for itself - and still lets you enjoy in peace.
Three full-fledged sleeping areas, two bathrooms, a mess for six people, oven, refrigerator, hot water – the Kara III makes no compromises on comfort. Whether it's a family holiday on the Rhine, a weekend trip on the Moselle or a long tour of the European waterways: this boat is made for it.

Trust is not created by words, but by facts

The Kara III has nothing to hide. An expert report from 2018 (and 2022) is available. If you are looking for a boat that does not have any unpleasant surprises in store, this is the right place for you.

Get in touch now – before someone else does

Arrange a viewing appointment now at:
📞 +49 171 9599888 (also via WhatsApp) 📧 (email in contact details)
We will be happy to advise you – personally, discreetly and without sales pressure.

📌 All information comes from the owner and is provided to the best of our knowledge – but it is non-binding and without guarantee. Errors, prior sale and changes are reserved. We act exclusively as an intermediary; a purchase contract is concluded directly between buyer and seller.