Island Gypsy 32 Sedan
Built 1981–2000 by Halvorsen
About the Island Gypsy 32 Sedan
Researched from public sources for this model. Any individual boat may have been modified or repowered — confirm before relying on any figure.
- Built
- 1981–2000
- Builder
- Halvorsen
- Length
- 32 ft
- Waterline
- 29.58 ft
- Beam
- 12 ft
- Draft
- 3.67 ft
- Displacement
- 16,400 lb
- Hull
- fiberglass
- Hull / keel
- semi-displacement
- Propulsion
- inboard
- Fuel
- 250 gal
- Water
- 120 gal
- Holding
- 15 gal
- Water heater
- AC + engine
Tank capacities — where the figures come from
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Fuel 250 gal
No builder document was found; Halvorsen's own site has history only. The one detailed listing, for hull #38 from 1986, has plastic replacement tanks of 90 gal each (180 total) fitted in 2020, so it doesn't speak to the original 250.
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Water 120 gal
The 1986 listing describes a 130 gal riveted Monel (nickel-copper) tank that looks original, against our earlier 120; that's one boat, not enough to change it.
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Holding 15 gal
The same 1986 boat has a 35 gal polyethylene holding tank, likely fitted later. There's no builder source.
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Water heater AC + engine
“12 gallon water heater replaced, 110 volt and engine heated” — search excerpt (1986), grayandgrayyachts.com · “6 gallon hot water heater from engine, shore power for generator” — search excerpt (1987), breweryacht.com · “8 gallons water heater” — search excerpt (1987), californiayachtsales.comThree boats for sale give 12, 6 and 8 gal (the 12 gal one is a replacement); no builder figure found.
Tanks are often replaced or added on older boats — check the tank labels or a survey for yours.
Thrusters and steering — where this comes from
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Bow thruster unknown
“Side Power SP55Si bow thruster with upper and lower controls” — search excerpt (2000), yachtworld.com · “Sidepower bow thruster by Sleipner -2008 upgraded” — search excerpt (2001), capeyachts.com · “A bow thruster was already installed when we purchased our 32. It is a Vetus” — search excerpt, facebook.comSeveral boats have bow thrusters, but no source says whether they were factory-fitted, optional or added. The boats found are late (2000-2001) and may be the 32 Euro Sedan rather than the 1980s 32 Sedan.Side-Power — Seen on two separate 2000-2001 boats; one listing gives SP55Si. A third boat has a Vetus.“Side Power SP55Si bow thruster” — search excerpt (2000), yachtworld.com · “Sidepower bow thruster by Sleipner” — search excerpt (2001), capeyachts.com
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Stern thruster unknown
“We added a SideShift stern thruster in 2022.” — search excerpt, facebook.com · “Sleipner stern thruster.” — search excerpt (2001), capeyachts.comTwo boats have stern thrusters, one an owner add-on (SideShift, 2022). Given the possible model mix-up, that's not enough to call it a common retrofit on the 32 Sedan.
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Steering unknown
No builder or review source was found. A single 2000 listing, possibly for the Euro Sedan, shows Hydrive hydraulic steering with an emergency tiller.
Thrusters and steering are often replaced — check the units on your boat before ordering parts.
Sources disagree on water heater size — left blank rather than guessed.
Built by Halvorsen (spelled Halverson on HMY) in China, off and on for many years; quality compared favorably with the GB 32. Solid fiberglass hull, full keel, skeg-hung rudder, teak-over-fiberglass decks and bronze hardware. Single 135 hp Lehman cruises 7 knots; later single 210 hp Cummins 8-9 knots.
Engines fitted
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Ford Lehman 135 — 135 hp, diesel, single
standard
Earlier boats; about 7 knots cruise. An owner of a 1986 boat confirms a single Lehman 135.Sources: hmy.com · trawlerforum.com
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Cummins 6BTA 5.9 — 210 hp, diesel, single
standard
Engine of later models (8-9 knots cruise per HMY); a 1994 boat lists a single Cummins 6-cyl 5.9 L.Sources: hmy.com · boats-from-usa.com
Boats of the same model can differ — check which engines yours actually has before ordering parts.
Generator
Westerbeke generators on two boats, but different sizes (4 kW on a 1987 boat, 5 kW on a 2001 Euro Sedan), so no unit is listed.
Known problems for this model
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Small holding tank plumbing
The 15-gallon holding tank is small for cruising; many owners enlarge it.hmy.com
Engines & parts
Ford Lehman 135 / SP135 (2725E) parts: good
Factory standard engine — you entered “Ford Lehman 135”
Based on the later Ford 'Dover' 2725E 6.2 L naturally aspirated six (Ford built the Dover series 1982–1994, then Otosan/Dovertech to 2005). Parts are sold by the same Lehman specialists as the 120; American Diesel lists spare-parts sheets and Go2marine stocks cooling parts, heat exchangers and elbows for the 135. Do not assume 120 (2715E) and 135 (2725E) internals interchange.
Parts sources: American Diesel Corp, Go2marine (Ford Lehman parts collection)
Maker’s service schedule (14)
| Engine oil & filter change | 200 hrs | “Every 200 hours of operation ..... Change Engine Oil & Filter. And Transmission Oil.” — manufacturer (1987), marinedieselbasics.com |
| Fuel filters & water separator | 200 hrs or 1 yr | “should be replaced once each season or at least each 200 hours (which ever comes first) under normal conditions” — manufacturer (1987), marinedieselbasics.com |
| Raw-water pump impeller | 200 hrs | “Every 200 hours of operation ..... Replace raw water pump impeller.” — manufacturer (1987), marinedieselbasics.com |
| Coolant replacement & freeze-point test | 1,200 hrs | “Every 1200 hours of operation ..... Flush cooling system. Replace anti-freeze.” — manufacturer (1987), marinedieselbasics.com |
| Exhaust mixing elbow inspection | 200 hrs | “Every 200 hours of operation ..... Check exhaust components for leaks.” — manufacturer (1987), marinedieselbasics.com |
| Transmission fluid change Borg Warner gearbox | 200 hrs or 1 yr | “Change oil every 200 hours of operation or at least once each season under normal conditions” — manufacturer (1987), marinedieselbasics.com |
| Transmission fluid change PRM/Newage gearbox | 200 hrs | “After 25 hours running: Drain all oil from the gearbox and refill with one of the recommended lubricants.” — manufacturer (1987), marinedieselbasics.com |
| Transmission fluid change Twin Disc gearbox | 1,000 hrs or 6 mo | “The period between oil changes is 1000 hours of operation or 6 months, whichever occurs first.” — manufacturer (1987), marinedieselbasics.com |
| Check idling speed | 200 hrs | “Every 200 hours of operation ..... Check idling speed, adjust if required.” — manufacturer (1987), marinedieselbasics.com |
| Check coolant and oil hoses | 200 hrs | “Every 200 hours of operation ..... Check condition of all coolant and oil hoses.” — manufacturer (1987), marinedieselbasics.com |
| Check engine mount bolts | 200 hrs | “Every 200 hours of operation ..... Check all engine mount bolts.” — manufacturer (1987), marinedieselbasics.com |
| Replace thermostats | 3,600 hrs | “Every 3600 hours of operation ..... Replace thermostats.” — manufacturer (1987), marinedieselbasics.com |
| Replace Borg Warner transmission oil cooler Borg Warner gearbox | 1,200 hrs | “Suggested replacement time is at 1200 hours.” — manufacturer, img1.wsimg.com |
| Inspect drive damper | 2,500 hrs | “Inspect your drive damper if you have more than 2500 hours on the engine.” — manufacturer, img1.wsimg.com |
Service part numbers (9)
| Oil filter engines built before the 1987 change (original filter) |
Lehman 2N50 | “11 1 2N50 FILTER (Engine Oil Cooler Assembly D196/D197, SP90 / 135)” — manufacturer, marinesurveyorontario.com |
| Oil filter 1987-on engines (larger capacity, revised fitment) |
Lehman 2N53 | “DURING 1987 A NEW OIL FILTER OF LARGER CAPACITY ... THIS IS PART No. 2N53” — manufacturer, marinesurveyorontario.com · “Oil Filter 2N53 LM - P12-R105 P11-88” — dealer, lancingmarine.com |
| Fuel filter | Ford 6149717 × 2 | “2 ALL 2 6149717 FUEL FILTER ELEMENTS” — manufacturer, marinesurveyorontario.com |
| Raw-water impeller | Jabsco 1210-0001 | “Breakdown of 2C48 Pump ... 9 1 1210-0001 IMPELLER” — manufacturer, marinesurveyorontario.com |
| Raw-water pump kit | Jabsco SK239 | “Service Kit SK239 - Comprising Key 7/8/9/17” — manufacturer, marinesurveyorontario.com |
| Drive belt | Lehman 2B209 | “15 1 2B209 VBELT (Alternator Assembly D144, M/N)” — manufacturer, marinesurveyorontario.com · “Alternator Accessory Drive V-Belt 2B209 2B209 - P11-51” — dealer, lancingmarine.com |
| Air filter | Lehman 1F7 | “12 1 1F7 FOAM ELEMENT (Plenum Chamber / Air Filter Assembly D1125, SP135)” — manufacturer, marinesurveyorontario.com · “Air strainer to replace 2H75 & 1F7 (PF136) (Whilst stocks last)” — dealer, lancingmarine.com |
| Zinc / anode | Lehman EM21A | “25A 1 EM21A ZINC ANODE (Heat Exchanger Assembly D882/D883, SP135)” — manufacturer, marinesurveyorontario.com · “Anodes EM21A (Pack of 5) - - P11-18” — dealer, lancingmarine.com |
| Thermostat | Lehman 2C35 | “11 1 2C35 THERMOSTAT ... Modified / 12 1 1541317 GASKET” — manufacturer, marinesurveyorontario.com |
From the engine maker’s parts lists, or two independent parts dealers. Numbers change with serial number and get superseded — check yours before ordering.
Cummins 6BT / 6BTA 5.9 parts: good
Factory standard engine — you entered “Cummins 6BTA 5.9”
Mechanically injected 5.9 L inline six from the Cummins B-series truck/industrial family, so base-engine parts are everywhere. Cummins still sells factory ReCon (remanufactured) marine 6BT/6BTA engines (152–210 hp ratings) with a 2-year/2000-hour warranty. Seaboard Marine is the best-known marine specialist, selling aftercooler/heat-exchanger service kits, upgraded raw water pumps and technical guidance; TAD also sells Cummins packages.
Parts sources: Seaboard Marine, Cummins (ReCon 6BT/6BTA), Diesel Pro Power
Common problems (2)
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Aftercooler corrosion letting seawater into the intake cooling
On the turbo-aftercooled 6BTA the seawater-cooled aftercooler core has vertical tubes and an aluminum housing that corrodes from condensate; a leak can put salt water into the cylinders and wreck the engine. Owners pull, clean, grease and pressure-test the core every few years and fit new O-rings.trawlerforum.com · sbmar.com
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Heat exchanger and aftercooler service cooling
Routine seawater-side service (O-rings, gaskets, zincs) is a recurring owner job; kits are sold for it and refilling coolant without trapping air is a common question.sbmar.com · sbmar.com
Service part numbers (5)
| Oil filter | Cummins 3937743 | “| Oil Filter | 3937743 |” — dealer, marineenergy.com.au · “Cummins Oil Filter 3937743 Spin-on type, 3.66" outside diameter, 6.95" height” — dealer, dieselpro.com |
| Fuel filter 6BT 5.9 210 hp (CPL 742) |
Fleetguard FF5052 Replaces FF42000, FS1251 |
“on-engine fuel filter with drain for all 6BT 210 B’s (CPL 742). Replaces the FF42000, FS1251.” — dealer, sbmar.com · “Cummins 6BT Fuel Filter 3931063 FF5052” — dealer, marineenergy.com.au |
| Fuel filter late 6BTA (also late 4BTA and 6CTA) |
Fleetguard FF5285 | “Fleetguard FF5285 Fuel Filter – late 4BTA 6BTA and 6CTA’s” — dealer, sbmar.com · “Cummins 6BTA Fuel Filter 3890017 FF5285 ... suits late model Cummins 6BTA's, 6CTA8.3-M” — dealer, marineenergy.com.au |
| Raw-water impeller seawater pump with 1-1/4 in hose ports (Sherwood M70/M71 type, early 4BT/6BT) |
Sherwood 10615K | “Seawater Pump Impeller | **1-1/4" PORTS** 3908220 10615K” — dealer, marineenergy.com.au · “Cummins Marine Water Pump Impeller 10615K 2 9/16" diameter, 1 5/8" length” — dealer, dieselpro.com |
| Raw-water impeller keyway-shaft pump, 2 in inlet / 1-3/4 in outlet, 11° offset flange (e.g. P1716/P1730 on 6BTA) |
Sherwood 17000K | “**2" inlet & 1-3/4" outlet ports with 11° OFFSET flange** 17000K” — dealer, marineenergy.com.au · “Cummins Impeller for Key Shaft 17000K” — dealer, dieselpro.com |
From the engine maker’s parts lists, or two independent parts dealers. Numbers change with serial number and get superseded — check yours before ordering.
Model sources (3)
Other Island Gypsy models
- Island Gypsy 36 Classic / Quad Cabin 1978–2001
- Island Gypsy 44 Flush Aft Deck ?–1997
Researched from public sources. Spotted an error? The sources are listed above — tell us what they got wrong.