45' Island Packet 45 Cruisers

History, Accommodations, & Features

The interior of this two owner, like new, Island Packet 45 is very special.
When the boat was delivered from the factory it was sent with extra matching teak to build custom cabinetry. Expert carpenters made some beautiful additions to this already very handsome boat.
Starting aft there is added cabinetry above the existing outboard galley cabinets, the salon has an added, matching locker with doors to duplicate the starboard side, the owners stateroom has custom cabinets and drawers above the existing port side lockers and the forward head has custom teak shelving. You simply have to see this Island Packet to really appreciate it.
This IP 45 was sailed exclusively on fresh water until 2010. Throughout its life on the Great Lakes, she was in heated storage during the winter months. Interior storage included the boat, dinghy, mast, boom and roller furling systems.
With one of the most innovative, practical and well-appointed interiors to ever appear in a yacht of this size range, “Far Niente’s" accommodations are focused on both the requirements of extended cruising and a comfortable lifestyle when spending time aboard. Two large double staterooms, well separated for privacy and each with its own head and shower, are separated by a large, comfortable salon that provides a great place for entertaining and relaxing. There is a large and accommodating navigation desk/station where the boat can be effectively piloted using the Raymarine autopilot and charting system during extreme weather situations.
Included is a chart storage cabinet in aft stateroom, five teak book racks and Weems & Plath stainless steel clock & barometer. Main salon cushions are covered with vibrant custom made slip covers. The master suite has a Froli ‘box spring’ system under the factory mattress and is then topped with 3 inches of memory foam creating an extremely comfortable sleep experience.

• Salon Cushions are covered with washable slip covers - original upholstery underneath is clean and well preserved.

The large galley is convenient to both the salon and the cockpit, yet out of interior traffic, wraps around and aft to starboard. Along with the afore mentioned custom cabinets there is a lot of storage space including dish racks, cutlery drawers, and dry storage.

• Air cooled Frigoboat DC refrigeration/freezer (new 2011) w/dual external controls and temperature
gauges. Optional ‘keel cooler’ system on board awaiting installation if desired.
• Seagull fresh water purification system w/separate faucet
• Grohe pull-out faucet
• Two 10-lb aluminum propane tanks (recertified January 2015) mounted in deck locker
• Xintex S-2A LPG fume detector/alarm
• Countertop filler for stove
• Princess 3 burner gimbaled LPG stove with oven
• Large SS double sink w/cutting board
• Microwave
• Pressure & manual water at sink
• 2 teak spice racks + 2 teak knife racks

All of the electronics are flush mounted at the helm, cockpit bulkhead and at the navigation station. A flat panel TV is on the starboard side and the stereo is mounted port side salon cabinet.

• Raytheon ST60 depth, speed and wind mounted at the helm
• Raytheon RL70C (7") 4KW radar & chartplotter mounted at the helm
• Raytheon RL70RC (7") repeater mounted at the nav station
• CMAP NT+ electronic charts for the Great Lakes, the U.S. East Coast, Florida and the Bahamas (new in 2010) & paper back-ups for all electronic charts
• Closed array radar dome mast mounted on a Kato bracket
• Standard Nova VHF mounted at nav station
• Remote cockpit VHF microphone and booster speaker at helm
• Raytheon ST60 speed and wind repeaters on the starboard cabin bulkhead
• Repeater for depth, speed, wind and nav info at the navigation station
• Autohelm ST7000T autopilot
• Raytheon GPS w/stern rail antenna
• Standard LH5 hailer/fog horn
• Panatronics Gazelle FM & TV antenna on mast
• Sony Marine iPod/CD stereo w/two interior (Yamaha) & two exterior (Poly-Planar) speakers (Sony remote control unit ready for cockpit installation)
• Vizio flat panel 22” TV with articulating mount
• WiFi booster antenna

Electrical Systems - In addition to the great standard electrical system supplied by Island Packet this boat came with the electrical upgrade option - which included a larger battery charger, alternator and upgraded batteries. Island Packet electrical standard features include UL approved marine pre-tinned color coded wiring with heat sealed connections throughout, an electrical bonding system for rig and underwater metals, 110V outlets with GFI protection and a galvanic isolator. The boat also comes with deluxe electrical panels with circuit breakers for DC and AC systems, DC an AC gauges, battery test system and reverse polarity protection.

• Dual 30 amp shore power with a 50 amp connector
• Four 30 amp shore cords (2-50' cords; 2-25' cords)
• Fisher Panda 5kw generator w/Racor fuel filter and hushbox (New 2010 - 185 hours)
• Generator control panel near nav station; seacock for cooling located below floor in galley
• Additional 110V & 12V outlets at nav station
• Balmar Max Charge 3 step regulator (New 2011)
• 8 "group 27" Lifeline batteries for the house bank (800 total amps) (New 2011)
• 1 100 amp-hrs “group 27" Lifeline engine start battery
• 1 100 amp-hrs “group 27” Duracell AGM bow thruster battery with dedicated charger
• MasterVolt 100 amp Battery Charger with MV Easy monitor at the nav station) - charger works with shore power or on board generator
• Balmar 100amp dual output alternator (New 2013)
• Battery parallel switch to house bank for emergency start
• Heart Interface digital echo charger
• Two Kyocera 135 watt solar panels mounted on custom built, super sturdy, stainless steel superstructure.
• BlueSky solar panel charging regulator
• C-Charles 5000 series battery charger for backup (currently disconnected)

Mechanical Systems - At the heart of the mechanical systems is the 62hp Yanmar turbo diesel (4JH2TE)  with 2,000 hours. The 4J features four cylinders, fresh water-cooling, rubber isolation mounts and twin fuel pumps (mechanical and electrical). This engine has been professionally maintained and received oil changes and filter changes every 100-125 hours of operation. Stuffing box filled with low maintenance Gortex-graphite fiber packing. Four new engine mounts were installed in September 2012 as was a new exhaust hose. Mixing elbow was inspected in fall 2014. Cockpit scuper hoses were replaced in September 2012 and new, bronze thru-hull fittings replaced the original Marlon fittings.

• Racor fuel filter/water separator
• Manual (Whale) & automatic bilge pump (Rule 3700)
• Engine heat exchanger
• Vetus bow thruster with joy stick control at the helm (New 2010)
• 2 Raritan heads with premium triple wall sanitation hose
• Three blade VP Max Prop Macerator pump (Factory prop on board for back-up)
• 2 CruiseAir reverse cycle air-conditioning units (16,000 BTU & 7,000 BTU)
• Reverso oil change system for engine & generator
• Sea water wash down system on foredeck
• Single lever engine control - binnacle mounted
• Whitlock rack and pinion steering with a leather covered wheel
• 11 gallon hot water tank (New 2011)
• Bronze intake strainers
• Recessed cockpit engine control panel with monitoring and warning systems
• Manual and pressure water systems with smart pump (new 2011)
• 2 Simpson Lawrence Sprint 1500 reversible electric anchor windlasses - one rope & chain w/capstan - one rope & chain w/o capstan - actuator switches on bow for easy operation
• ROCNA 33 - 72lb anchor w/290' 5/16" HT chain And  60lb. Lewmar Claw w/25' Chain and 250' rode.

The cutter rig is very adaptable to a wide range of conditions with minimum effort. It is a versatile, easily handled sailplan for a short-handed crew. All critical sail controls are accessible in the cockpit. The Sobstad sails were new in 2010. The mainsail (472sq ft) has 2 reefs & four full battens, 130% Genoa (638sq ft) has a navy Sunbrella UV suncover, the staysail (152sq ft) is fitted with a navy Sunbrella suncover. There is also a cruising spinnaker (or Genaker) w/snuffer. The main is tamed with a MackPack lazy jacks/cover system. The boom is controlled with a rigid vang  from Garhauer (new 2012). Raising the mainsail is simplified with the combination of the Antal mast track system and an electric Lewmar winch. The mast is a Sparcraft Ocean series double spreader keel stepped unit with an extra PVC tube installed internally for the radar cable.

• 2 Lewmar #54CST primary winches (2 speed)
• 2 Lewmar #30CST secondary winches (2 speed)
• 1 Lewmar #16CST staysail winch on cabintop
• 1 Lewmar #24 winch on mast
• ProFurl furling for genoa (LC42)
• ProFurl furling for staysail (LC32)
• Dual single line "auto reefing" system for both reef points - led to cockpit.
• Main sheet traveler w/4:1 control system
• Norseman fittings & turnbuckle bodies for stays and shrouds
• Bosun chair
• 1 Lewmar OP2 electric main halyard winch on port cabin top
• 1 Lewmar #48CST mainsheet winch on starboard cabintop
• 1 Lewmar #8 winch on mast
• 1 Lewmar #24 winch on mast
• Spinnaker halyard
• Garhauer rigid boom vang
• Topping lift - controlled at mast or boom
• Antal mainsail track w/HS 50 mast slider system
• Wichard ‘Gyb’easy’ boom brake system for safer downwind sailing
• Craftsman cable cutter for emergency use

As with all the other areas of this boat the owners have enhanced and added to existing systems to make this boat as safe as possible.

• Four hinged pad eyes in cockpit for safety harness attachment
• Tri-color masthead light with strobe
• Horseshoe buoy w/strobe light on stern rail
• Two Mobri radar reflectors
• Foredeck light
• High intensity LED running lights
• Loos rigging tension gauge
• Xintex-S2A LPG fume detector/alarm
• Masthead lightning strike diffuser
• 4 - Offshore Lifejackets
• Large ‘clean agent’ fire extinguisher (immediately adjacent engine room) and engine room fireport
• Four dry chemical fire extinguishers mounted throughout the cabin and the starboard locker
• Jacklines
• Floating abandon ship bag with hand held water maker and extra flares (expired)
• EPRIB with GPS
• Flare kit w/25mm alert flare gun
• MOM 8 with a sternrail mount (needs reinspection and recertification)
• Safe T-Alert carbon monoxide detector
• Revere Off Shore Elite, 6-person life raft. Weights only 68 lbs. Never exposed to the elements. Requires recertification.

Also included is a 9'6" AB fiberglass rib dinghy to help make this a very complete package. The dinghy comes with an anchor, navigation lights, other assorted gear and a reliable 9.8hp 2-stroke Nissan outboard.

• Gas struts on cockpit lockers
• Glebe Creek overhead hatch screens
• 3 Cantalupi overhead lights - 2 in main salon, 1 in galley
• A vast array of assorted replacement and backup parts & gear for cruising