1988 Island Packet 31
$54,900
Boat in Alameda, CA 94501 US
Built in 1988
31
1 Engine (Yanmar)
30.5 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
THERE ARE CERTAIN VESSELS BUILT TO PASS DOWN THROUGH THE GENERATIONS, AND HAVE THE SAME INTEGRITY AS THE DAY THEY WERE BUILT. YOU WILL SEE IT IN THE CRAFTSMANSHIP IN THE DETAILS. THEY WILL NOT BE FLASHY, THEY WILL BE SUBTLE. THEY WONT SCREAM AT YOU, THEY WILL SMILE A AS THEY RECOGNIZE THE PERSON THAT SEES THEM FOR WHAT THEY ARE.
THE ISLAND PACKET IS ONE OF SUCH VESSELS. THEY ARE NOT BUILT BY THE ACCOUNTS. THEY ARE BUILT FOR A PURPOSE, AND THAT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE A COMFORTABLE, SAFE AND RELIABLE PLATFORM TO EXPLORE THE BAYS, DELTAS, COASTLINES. AND BEYOND
THE ISLAND PACKET 31 IS A HUGH SUCCESS STORY HAVING BUILT AND DELIVERED 263.
THE 11.5' BEAM AND 6'4" HEAD ROOM, PROVIDE SPACE THAT GIVES THE FEEL OPENESS AND AIR.
THE OWNERS ARE MOVING TO THE EAST COAST AND HAVE INSTRUCTED THE US TO FIND THEM AN ISLAND PACKET 370.
"DANCING PARTNERS" IS IN GOOD CONDITION AND IS AWAITING THE NEW OWNERS PERSONAL TOUCH.
CALL DAVID TO SET UP A TIME TO EXPLORE THIS HEIRLOOM.
DECK FROM THE BOWSPRIT TO THE TRANSOM IS CONTINUOUS TEAK CAPRAIL, SPORTING STANCHEONS WITH DOUBLE LIFE LINES WITH PORT AND STARBOARD BOARDING GATES.
BOW, MIDSHIP AND STERN SS HORNED CLEATS WITH CHOCKS AND SS CHAFFING STRIPS.
AT THE BOW IS A PLOW ANCHOR WITH 3/8 CHAIN GOING TO A POWER MATE WINDLASS WITH CAPSTAN AND GYPSY, WITH A DECK CONTROL SWITCH. THE CHAIN LOCKER IS ACCESSED ON THE FOREDECK VIA A LEWMAR HATCH
MIDSHIPS ON THE CAPRAIL ARE THE JIB SHEET TRACKS AND BLOCKS
OUTBOARD OF THE DODGER ON THE CAPRAIL ARE THE RUBBER BOARDING STEP PADS ENCASED BY POLISHED SS FRAMES.
STARBOARD FOREWARD SIDE DECK IS THE SS WASTE FITTING
STARBOARD MIDSHIP IS THE SS DIESEL FILL FITTING
PORTSIDE FOREWARD IS THE SS FRESH WATER FILL FITTING
CABIN TOP
FOREWARD IS A LEWMAR HATCH FOR ACCESS TO THE FORWARD CABIN
JUST AFT TO STARBOARD IS THE OPENING LEMAR HATCH TO THE HEAD
MID CABIN TOP IS THE LARGE LEMAR HATCH FOR THE SALON
MOVING AFT IS THE MAIN SHEET TRAVELER AND SPRAY HOOD FOR THE COMPANIONWAY SLIDE
DODGER SHEILDING THE COMPANIONWAY, P & S HATCHES OVER THE GALLEY AND NAV STATION.
ALSO ON THE CABIN TOP, UNDER THE DOGER IS, PORTSIDE, IS A LEWMAR #10 AND 2 REEF LINE STOPPER CLEATS WITH A LARGE TEAK HORNED CLEAT
TO STARBOARD IS A LEWMAR #16 SELF TAILING WINCH FOR TEH MAIN SHEET ALSO WITH 2 STOPPER CLEATS
COCKPIT
THE COAMING IS CAPPED WITH TEAK ON TOP OF WHICH SITS THE PORT AND STB #40 SS SELF TAILING JIB WINCHES
PORT SIDE AND ADJACENT TO THE HELM STATION IF THE ENGINE GAUGE PANEL WITH TACHOMETER, HOUR METER, ENGINE ALARM, STARTING KEY SWITCH, TEMP GAUGE AND ENG SHUTOFF. JUST FORWAD IS THE GEAR LEVER.
STB SIDE IS A FRESH WATER SHOWER WAND, MANUAL BILGE PUMP AND SS A/C ELECTRIC INLET.
COCKPIT FLOOR IS A LARGE HATCH ON 2 HINGES GIVING ACCESS TO THE ENGINE, FUEL FILTERS, SHAFT AND MECHANICALS.
TO PORT IS A PROPANE LOCKER AND A SEAT ACCESSED STORAGE LOCKER WITH EXTRA DOCK LINES AND FENDERS
TO STARBOARD IS ANOTHER UNDER SEAT GEAR LOCKER.( INCL DANFORTH ANCHOR WITH RHODE )
CENTER AND AFT IS THE HELM SEAT OUT OF WHICH IS THE STEERING SHAFT AND WHEEL.
FOREWARD IS THE NAV PEDESTAL WITH COMPASS, RAYMARINE GPS, STANDARD HORIZON SPEED/LOG AND COMPUTER CHARGING JACK. ALSO ATTACHED IS A TEAK COCKPIT FOLD DOWN TABLE
MOUNTED ON THE TRANSOM IS A SS "MONITOR BRAND" WIND VANE STEERING SYSTEM
THE ALUMINUM MAST IS SUPPORTED BY SS STRAND WIRE. PORT AND STB UPPERS AND 2 PORT AND STB LOWERS, A HEAD STAY AND TWIN BACK STAYS.
THE HEAD STAY IS ATTACHED TO THE FRONT OF THE BOW SPRIT PLATFORM AND SUPPORTS A HARKEN ROLLER FURLER AND JIB.
THERE IS ALSO A STAYSAIL WITH A SELF TENDING BOOM WITH A HARKEN ROLLER FURLER
BOOM VANG IS BLOCK AND TACKLE STYLE
ALL LINES ARE LEAD AFT TO THE COCKPIT
THROUGH THE COMPANIONWAY, DOWN AND TO PORT IS THE U SHAPED GALLEY WITH THE DOUBLE SS SINK AND FRESH WATER FAUCET, CONSOL CREATING THE SEPARATION FROM THE SALON.
OUTBOARD FROM TEH SINKS IS THE VOLUMOUS DRY STORAGE WELL.
THE MID SECTION IS THE SS HILLERANGE 2 BURNER GIMBLED PROPANE STOVE WITH CUSTOM CARVING BOARD COVER.
AFT SECTION IS THE VOLUMOUS ICE CHEST WITH DRAIN AND INSULATED HINGED TOP COVER.
ABOVE AND OUTBOARD IS STORAGE COVERED BY SLIDING DOORS.
AFT ALSO IS THE ELECTRONIC REMOTE LPG SHUTOFF SWITCH.
ADDITIONALLY IS A MANUAL FRESH WATER HAND PUMP
THE ELECTRICAL PANEL IS IN THE QUARTER BERTH AND CONSISTS OF AC/DC SWITCHING
PERKO MAIN BATTERY SWITCH, BATTERY TESTING GAUGE, HOUR METER SHOWING 363 HRS
PC/CELL PHONE CHARGING JACK
HEART INTERFACE -LINK 2000 ELECTRICAL MONITORING SYSTEM
FROM THE BOW/V-BERTH
THE V-BERTH FEELS LIGHT AND AIRY WITH NEWER FABRIC ON BOTH THE HULL INTERIOR AND THE CUSHONING. THE TEAK LOUVERED DOOR PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE CHAIN LOCKER.
HIS AND HER TEAK SHELVING AND TEAK STEP UP TO THE BUNK
TO PORT IS THE FOLDING LOUVERED DOOR BEHIND WHICH IS A HANGING LOCKER
OVERHEAD IS THE ESCAPE HATCH WITH ACCESS TO THE FOREDECK.
THERE ARE PORT AND STBD OPENING PORT LIGHTS
HEAD
TO STARBOARD IS THE HEAD. THE HEAD HAS ACCESS BY A DOOR FROM THE V-BERTH AND THE MAIN SALON.
THE HEAD IS A WET HEAD WITH FLOOR DRAIN, TOILET WITH A TEAK FOLD DOWN SEAT FOR SHOWERING UNDER WAY.
SS SINK IN A TEAK CABINET WITH STORAGE BENEITH AND TEAK STORAGE CABINET BEHIND THE SINK WITH SLIDING DOOR.
MAIN SALON
L SHAPED SEATING TO STBD WITH NEW CUSHION COVERS THAT PULLS OUT TO A FULL SIZE BED THAT COMES WITH A NEWER FOAM TOPPER STORED IN A CUSTOM FABRIC BAG AND STORED IN THE V-BERTH OR QUARTER BERTH
BEHIND THE SEATING IS A SHELF WITH A SMALL STORAGE CABINET.
ON THE FORWARD BULKHEAD IS THE LARGE FOLDING TABLE
UNDER AND BEHIND THE SEATING IS AMPLE STORAGE.
TO STBD IS SETTEE SEATING WITH STORAGE BEHIND AND UNDER.
QUARTER BERTH
IS AFT TO STBD AND IS PART OF THE NAV STATION
IT IS SPACIOUS AND BRIGHT THANKS TO THE OPENING PORT TO THE COCKPIT.
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.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/17/26 | Initial price | $54,900 |
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The 1988 Island Packet 31 has garnered praise from sailors and boating enthusiasts alike for its sturdy construction, exceptional sailing performance, and comfortable living spaces
Customers consistently highlight the following features: 1. Robust Build Quality: Owners appreciate the solid fiberglass hull construction, which provides strength and durability while ensuring a safe experience on the water. 2. Sailing Performance: Many reviews showcase the yacht's excellent handling and performance, especially in various wind conditions. The design allows for smooth sailing, making it a favorite for both novice and experienced sailors. 3. Comfortable Interior: The cozy cabin layout has received positive feedback for its thoughtful design, with ample storage and a welcoming atmosphere. The well-appointed galley and spacious seating area enhance the onboard living experience. 4. Easy Maintenance: Customers often mention the relatively low maintenance requirements, making it an ideal choice for those looking to spend more time enjoying their time on the water rather than on upkeep. 5. Resale Value: Owners have noted that the Island Packet brand retains its value well over time, making the 31 an attractive investment for those entering the sailing market. Overall, the 1988 Island Packet 31 is celebrated as a reliable and well-designed vessel that meets the needs of cruisers looking for comfort and performance in a compact package.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
Pros
Solid Construction: The Island Packet 31 boasts a robust fiberglass hull that provides durability and enhanced stability while sailing. Its Full Keel design contributes to steadier handling in various sea conditions.
Exceptional Comfort: Known for its spacious interior, the 1988 Island Packet 31 offers a cozy cabin layout with ample headroom and a well-thought-out design. The saloon features comfortable seating and a functional galley, making extended cruising a pleasure.
Excellent Sailing Performance: With a reliable sail plan and good weight distribution, this vessel performs well under sail. The boat is responsive and balanced, making it suitable for both novice and experienced sailors.
Strong Reputation: The Island Packet brand is well-respected in the boating community. Owners often praise the model for its longevity, making it a sought-after choice in the used market.
Seaworthiness: It is designed for blue-water cruising, equipped to handle various sea conditions with ease. Its robust build and design are intended for safety and comfort on long passages.
Cons
Limited Speed: While the Island Packet 31 offers good sailing performance, it may not be the fastest option available. Sailors looking for a racing yacht might find its cruising focus less appealing.
Maintenance Considerations: As with any older vessel, the 1988 model may require ongoing maintenance, particularly for its rigging and hull. Some components may need upgrading, which can add to overall ownership costs.
Size Constraints: Although it is spacious for a 31-foot boat, interior space may still feel limited for larger crews or families. The layout may require some trade-offs in privacy and storage.
Older Technology: Being a vessel from 1988, some of the onboard technology and features may be outdated compared to more modern boats. Upgrades may be necessary for best performance and convenience.
Availability of Parts: Depending on repairs or modifications needed, sourcing parts for older models can be challenging. This might necessitate some creative solutions or reliance on specialist suppliers.
Made For
The 1988 Island Packet 31 is an ideal choice for a variety of sailing enthusiasts, including: 1. Couples and Small Families: With its cozy interior and comfortable amenities, this sailboat is perfect for couples looking for weekend getaways or small families aiming to explore coastal waters together. 2. Cruising Aficionados: Those who enjoy cruising will appreciate the robust construction and seaworthy design of the Island Packet 31, making it suitable for longer voyages and bluewater adventures. 3. First-time Buyers: The 1988 Island Packet 31 is user-friendly, making it a great option for novice sailors seeking a reliable and easy-to-handle vessel as they learn the ropes of sailing. 4. Retired Sailors: For experienced sailors looking to downsize, this boat offers a perfect blend of comfort, stability, and ease, allowing for leisurely cruising without the demands of a larger vessel. 5. Sailing Enthusiasts Who Value Tradition: With its classic design and attention to nautical detail, the Island Packet 31 appeals to those who appreciate the timeless style and craftsmanship of traditional cruising sailboats. Overall, the 1988 Island Packet 31 caters to a wide range of sailors, from casual day sailors to serious cruisers, all seeking a dependable and charming sailboat to enhance their sailing experiences.
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