Island Pilot 555
I’ve been intrigue by Island Pilot’s offerings, and I’m looking forward to seeing more information about their new Island Pilot 555.
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 Two Equal Master Staterooms.
The result is the IP555. 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 full-sized master with ensuite head and shower. Aft of the great room is another full-sized master with ensuite head and shower. There is no flipping a coin to see who gets the “mountain view” and who, the “parking lot.”
The deck house is 3 feet wider and 3 feet longer - and since no dining is planned here, has a full-sized convertible sectional sofa 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 stair, is an additional entry into the “in-law” cabin aft - suitable as an office, for crew, for kids, or the mother-in-law! Has it’s own ensuite head and shower.
Under the cockpit are 3 (yes three!) IPS 600 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 IP555.
