Island Packet 45 Just Listed

Island Packet 45 Proven Bluewater Cruiser, launched 1998.

Island Packet 45 'CURIOSITY' exclusively for sale with DBY Boat Sales.

Constructed with Island Packets robust full-foil keel and solid laminate hull, she offers outstanding directional stability and protection offshore, while her moderate rig and cutter-style sail plan make her easy to manage by a short-handed crew. The Island Packet 45 is equally at home on ocean passages or extended coastal cruising.

Below decks, the Island Packet 45 features a warm, traditional interior with abundant natural light, excellent ventilation, and generous headroom throughout. The spacious saloon provides comfortable seating for dining or relaxing, complemented by a well-equipped galley designed for safe use at sea. Accommodation includes a large owners stateroom, guest cabin, and multiple electric heads with holding tank, making her ideal for couples, families, or extended cruising.

On deck, the wide sided decks, deep cockpit, and substantial deck hardware enhance safety and ease of movement, while abundant storage ensures everything has its place for long-distance cruising. Known for her heavy-weather capability and forgiving motion, the Island Packet 45 inspires confidence wherever she sails.

Fully equipped by the current owner for long term comfortable cruising, extensively refurbished in 2021 and 2022 for long term extended range blue water passage making.

Australian Registered a bonus.

Lots of spares.

Highly regarded for her build quality and enduring value, the Island Packet 45 remains one of the most desirable true cruising yachts in her class.

Specifications:

Designer : Bob Johnson
Builder : Island Packet

Water (Potable) Capacity (l) : 950

Hull Construction Material : Fiberglass
Hull Type : Monohull
Deck Construction Material : Fibreglass

Country Origin : USA

Length (feet) : 45 feet
Length (m) : 13.79 m
Length Waterline (m) : 11.45 m
Beam/Width (feet) : 13.33 feet
Beam/Width (m) : 4.06 m
Draft (m) : 1.46 m
Draft (feet) : 4'9 feet
Keel/Ballast : 12500
Dry Weight (kgs) : 12882 kgs
Number of Helms : 1
Displacement : 28400

Engine Notes : 1998 Yanmar
Number Of Engines : 1
Stroke : 4
Engine Hours : 4800
Horse Power (hp) : 62
Drive Type : Shaftdrive
Engine Room : Located under cockpit with multiple doors for access
Generator : Balmar 120A with upgraded belts. Duogen wind/water hydro generator, 2 x solar panels = plenty of power.
Number of Batteries : Lithium batteries 400ah + starter Victron Inverter 3000w + MPTTs + Battery Monitor System.
Fuel Type : Diesel
Number of Fuel Tanks : 1 aluminium
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) : 500
Propeller : Feathering propeller
Steering System : Rack and pinion

Accommodation Notes : Approximate headroom: 1.96 / Water heater: 40L (upgraded), engine + 1200w electric / Washing machine / Sailrite sewing machine. / Webasto diesel heater / High output 120amp alternator and upgraded belts.
Number of Berths : 7
Number of Showers : 2 plus shower on swim platform
Shower Type : Hot and cold pressurised at head plus on swim platform
Number of Toilets : 2
Toilet Type : Electric x 2 (2019)
Air Conditioning : Diesel heating to all cabins and salon
Holding Tank (L) : 170

Galley Notes : U shaped sea safe and friendly galley with more than ample storage for long term living
Stove : Force 10 (2019)
Refrigeration : 1
Number of Freezers : 1 (2017) keel cooled + 1 Aux 12v Extra 12v portable freezer.
Number of Sinks : 2 stainless steel

Entertainment and Appliances Notes : Sound system with speakers

Anchor / Winch : Lewmar, 2 anchors. Dual controls at bow and cockpit.
Bilge Pump : 2000 GPH plus manual, plus engine driven backup pump
Deck Gear : 2 large fenders + some small Spinnaker Pole. Dock Lines. Boat Hook.

Mast/Rigging : Age of Rigging: 2018 (Receipt available)
Sail Inventory : Fully battened Main 2020 in new boom bag/stack pack with lazy jacks (+ spare), Genoa 2021 (+ spare), staysail 2021 (+ trysail), gennaker,

Electrics : 240v shore power, 12v throughout with large inverter and Lithium battery bank
Electronics Navigation : Modern Electronics, Radar, Autopilot (+ spare) B&G


Dinghy : 2019 Tender: Ocean Cruising Tenders 310 + 10hp Tohatsuplus outboard.

Covers : Fully enclosed cockpit enclosure. Sail covers for main and genoa. Full set of cockpit cushions.

Safety Gear : Liferaft (2022) Viking 4 Pro, 24hr+. Flares, EPIRB, life jackets, fire extinguishers, fire blanket, MOB life ring. Redundant secondary bilge pump from engine.

Ground Tackle : Dual anchor roller setup with dual anchors, gal chain and warp. Up/down controls at bow.

Watermaker / De-Sal : 2023 high volume 240 litres/p/h with spares.

GPS : B and G
Has Navigation Lights : Yes
Radio : Icom HF, Icom VHF with second microphone at helm.
Number of Life Jackets : 4

Remarks : Fully equipped for long term cruising. Inspections welcome.

Vessel Name : CURIOSITY