1998 Island Packet 40

2022

New Victron MultiPlus Compact Inverter/Charger

New Victron Smart Shunt (1000a)

New Victron Smart Solar MPPT 150/70

New Cerbo Gx remote monitoring

New GX Touch 50 (Color touch controller)

New Standing rigging

New led spreader lights

2023’

New Bimini/Dodger

Replaced holding tank hoses

New Main salon toilet

New Sump pump

New Main salon AC (16k btu)

New stainless steal stanchion cables

2024’

New chain plates (mac yard svcs)

New Rocna 33 anchor

New Genoa (mac sails)

New staysail (mac sails)

New reefing lines

New halyards (mac sails)

New whisker pole

New Axiom 2 Pro 12” Chartplotter

New Quantum 2 Raydome

2 New i50s

New i60

New Raymarine AIS

2 new VHF radios

New Raymarine Autopilot system

Starlink system (hooked up, but not mounted yet)

New Iridium Go system

2025’

New Victron SuperCycle 12v/125ah batteries

2026’

Salon cushions reupholstered

The Island Packet 40 is a desirable 2 staterooms and 2 heads with comfortable accommodations for 4 people or up to 7 including the convertible berth in salon and salon settee.

In the vee of the boat is the forward head (electric flush by Raritan) with new septic hoses in 2022.  Shower (drain to auto sump), teak shower seat w/curtain, large vanity w/polished stainless steel sink, unbreakable mirror, storage cabinets, and recessed lighting.

The roomy and comfortable owner's suite has a queen sized pullman berth, excellent ventilation and ample storage with bins and drawers underneath the berth,(6) cedar lined bureau drawers, and a cedar-lined hanging locker to port.

The spacious main salon has a bulkhead mounted fold-up dining table that expands a second time to provide salon wide dining. An L-shaped settee which pulls out to make a double berth is to starboard and a settee and another cedar-lined hanging locker to port. Large stowage areas behind and under each settee.

The navigation desk and instrument panel is located to starboard and uses the end of the settee as a seat. There is a chart stowage drawer beneath the salon settee.

The large galley has an all Stainless Steel gimbaled 3-burner propane Force 10 stove with oven (new in 2015) with pot and pan storage underneath, double s/s sinks with hot/cold pressure water and a manual water pump, Adler Barbor 12VDC refrigerator/freezer (new in 2015), microwave oven, roll away trash bin, and ample storage in the form of cubbies, cabinets, and cutlery drawers.

The ice box has been custom designed with added insulation.

The aft cabin features an extra large berth, storage bins, drawers and cedar-lined hanging locker. The aft head (manual flush by Jabsco) is accessible from both the salon and aft cabin and features a drop down teak shower seat and curtain, vanity w/stainless steel sink, and full length unbreakable mirror.  

The engine is under the companionway and is easily accessible from all four sides.

The fully enclosed cockpit is large and comfortable with cockpit seats that are easily long enough for lounging or sleeping. A custom designed helm seat allows excellent visibility while at the helm.  It has lots of storage including a cockpit ice box and large lazarette. The cockpit is surrounded by stainless steel life railing along port, aft and starboard sides for ultimate safety.  LED lights in cockpit illuminate the area and are very energy efficient.

(13) Opening Ports
(7) Deck Hatches w/custom designed bug screens and insulated covers
(4) Deck Dorade Vents
Safe-T-Alert Carbon Monoxide Alarm & Smoke Detectors
Weems & Plath Clock and Barometer

Salon cushions in salon recently reupholstered (2026)
Pullman berth w/customized mattress for added "comfort" in forward stateroom (2011)
Large forepeak w/louvered access door to anchor and chain locker
Courtesy/Night Lights by Companionway
Storage rack for companionway boards
Molded slip resistant cabin sole in entry, galley, and heads
Teak & Holly sole throughout

16k btu reverse cycle AC in main salon new in 2023
12k btu reverse cycle AC forward berth

Solid hand-laid fiberglass hull with full keel and keg-hung rudder
Molded-in hull-to-deck joint
Teak toe rail with cap rails
Molded-in anchor platform
FRP rudder
New chain plates by Mac Yard Services (2024)
New stainless steel lifelines (2023)

Manufacturers Description
100% hand laid fiberglass construction throughout with ISO - NPG type gelcoat for maximum durability. All structural elements and reinforcements designed to ABS standards. The hull is molded in one piece utilizing a proprietary pressure fed application system with extra strong triaxial glass, unified with an engineered molded interior grid structure. The deck laminate is cored with Polycore and attached to integrally molded hull flanges with bolts, lock nuts and urethane adhesive sealant. All deck hardware is thru-bolted with aluminum back up plats. The deck features an integrally molded tan slip resistant coarse diamond pattern and is ivory white to reduce glare. The cockpit is spacious and secure with contoured cockpit seats that are almost 8 feet long.

2024 Highfield Classic Hypalon Dinghy
2024 15 hp outboard
New 2024 Code Zero (Mac Sails)

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.