1988 Island Packet 38Sold

Solace is a turn-key 1988 Island Packet 38 cruising sailboat, combining quality, proven capability, and modern upgrades at an unbeatable price.

This fully-equipped, amazingly maintained, third owner vessel is ready for its next adventure, featuring recent major upgrades such as a repowered Yanmar engine (2008) with only 1350 hours, new chainplates, new solar panels, lithium batteries, a 30 GPH water maker and a fresh bottom job, to name only a few.

Island Packets are renowned for their cruising-proven, strong, and safe offshore capability. The 38-foot model features a deep ballast ratio for stability, and an inner fore stay for a storm jib which makes offshore trips that much safer. Yet, this model is equally well-suited for sailing the ICW, offering a manageable 5-foot draft, and 51ft bridge clearance. You don't want to miss out on this one, come see her today!

Highlights

• New chainplates (2024)
• Lithium batteries
• New Raymarine instruments in the cockpit and new Raymarine chartplotter at the nav station (2024)
• New Bimini/Dodger (2023)
• New bottom paint (Nov 2025)
• Buff and wax (2025)
• 1200 watts of solar with victron controllers (2022)
• 3,000 Watt Victron inverter (2021)
• Cooling/Heat throughout the boat
• Electric windlass with handheld remote
• Tender (9ft Caribe) and Outboard (9.9. Yamaha new in 2023) included in the sale

Electronics

• Raymarine C80 chart plotter
• Software for SE USA/Bahamas and Caribbean
• Raymarine i60 Depth
• Raymarine i60 Speed/Log
• Raymarine i60+ Wind Speed indicator
• Raymarine SPX30 Autopilot with new P70S controller (Below deck/quadrant mounted)
• Raymarine Radar integrated to C80 Plotter
• Standard Horizon GX2000 VHF with AIS
• Standard Horizon mic at Helm
• Pyle Stereo with Remote
• Stereo Speakers in cockpit and interior

Electrical

• (2) Overkill Solar 200 amp lithium house batteries (2021)
• (1) Engine start battery (2023)
• 1200 watts of solar with victron controllers (2022)
• 3,000 Watt Victron inverter (2021)
• 5000 BTU diesel heater (2021)
• Webasto 14,000 BTU cabin a/c (vented in salon and fwd cabin - will cool/heat aft cabin as well)
• All lighting has been upgraded to LED with accent lights in the cabinets and the cockpit within the last couple of years
• 30 amp shore power
• 50' Marinco shore power cord

Mechanical

• Yanmar 4jh4AE 54 HP Diesel engine - New 2008 - 1350Hours
• 100amp alternator (2022)
• Racor fuel filter
• Edson bronze rack and Pinion steering system
• 3 blade bronze prop, serviced in 2024 (balanced the prop and applied prop speed)

Plumbing

• New Sanitation lines (2022)
• Aft guest head has been upgraded to electric flush, forward head is manual
• Aft head can fresh water or raw water flush
• CruiseROWater 30 gph Water Maker (added an extra membrane to make it 30gph in 2023)

Sails, Rigging, Canvas

• New external chain plates, old used as backing plates, new interior access panels to bolts added (2024)
• Standing Rigging in good condition
• Lazy jacks/stack pack
• Roller Furling Head Sail size unknown (good condition)
• Roller Furling Stay Sail with new sacrificial cover (good condition)
• Mainsail (servicable)
• Stay Sail is self tending on a clubfoot boom
• Schaeffer Roller Furling
• Running Rigging New(2023)
• (2) Lewmar #43 Self Tailing Primary Winches
• (2) Lewmar #16 Self Tailing winches on cabin top for main sheet and main halyard
• (2) Lewmar #16 on mast for Jib/Stay Sail halyards
• (1) Lewmar #7 on cabin top for Stay Sail sheet
• ISOMAT anodized aluminum spars
• Ronstan Main Sheet Traveler
• Ronstan 4 Part Vang
• New bimini and dodger (2023)
• Winch, line, fender canvas/covers
• Interior salon cushions (blue) in very good condition, two sets of cushion covers (white and rose) included

Ground Tackle

• 40LB Rocna anchor with 160 ft of chain
• 30lb Bruce anchor with chain and rode
• Electric windlass with handheld remote serviced (2024)
• Dual Stainless Steel bow rollers

On and below deck

• Stainless Steel Kato Davits
• Edson outboard mount
• 2 Aluminum propane tanks stored in deck
• Hot/cold cockpit shower
• Deck wash with fresh or seawater valve
• Stern pulpit/rail of 1" SS tubing
• Bow pulpit/rail of 1" SS tubing
• Double Stainless Steel lifelines
• Stainless Steel stanchions
• 6 Lewmar opening hatches
• 12 Stainless Steel opening port lights

Brand new bottom job Nov 2025.

Galley

• Gimballed Princess Seaward 3 burner LPG Stove with safety bar
• Large refrigeration system
• Deep double stainless steel sinks
• 10 gallon hot water tank
• Ample counter space, cutting board insert for stove top
• Fresh and sea water at sink

Accommodations and Layout

The spacious salon is equipped with an L-shaped settee, a bench settee, and a bulkhead-mounted dining table. The L-shaped settee can be converted into a double berth. Aft of the salon, the navigation station is to starboard, followed by a generous galley.

Forward is the primary cabin, featuring a Pullman berth to starboard, complemented by ample storage space including large hanging lockers and drawers on the opposite side. This cabin offers a private en-suite head with a vanity, shower, and additional cabinetry, as well as direct access to the chain locker. A guest cabin and wet head are located aft to port.

2008 Yanmar 4jh4AE

Engine Hours: 1350h

Power: 54 hp

Loa:41.8

Lwl: 38

Beam: 12.7

Draft: 5ft

Bridge clearance: 51ft

Tanks

Fuel: 57 gal

Fresh Water: 157 gal

Holding: 29 gal