sailboat data island packet 38

Review of island packet 38

Basic specs..

The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season.

The island packet 38 has been built with different keel alternatives.

CentreBoard

One option is a centreboard keel. A centreboard keel is a pivoting lifting keel, allowing to sail both coastal and inland waters.

The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 1.22 - 1.32 meter (4.00 - 4.30 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.

Another option is a long keel. A full keel provide a better directional stability than a similar boat with a fin keel; on the other hand, better directional stability means also that the boat is more difficult to handle in a harbour with less space.

The boat can enter most marinas as the draft is just about 1.52 - 1.62 meter (4.99 - 5.29 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 7.7 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for island packet 38 is about 258 kg/cm, alternatively 1449 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 258 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 1449 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

Sailing statistics

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What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?

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Maintenance

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Island Packet 380: The best liveaboard cruiser out there?

• Rachael Sprot
• June 17, 2022

When it comes to liveaboard credentials, is the Island Packet the cream of the crop? Rachael Sprot went to find out...

Product Overview

With their ivory colour and tall, rounded coachroof, the Island Packets are nothing if not distinctive and the Island Packet 380 is a fine example of the popular marque.

Designed and built in Florida, they’re sought after across the pond for blue-water cruising but a few of them have migrated to colder climes.

I joined Jalan Jalan , an Island Packet 380, to find out how they perform in our northern waters.

The first Island Packet was built in 1979. Designed by Bob Johnson, it was a 26-footer with a cutter rig, long keel and 10ft beam!

The yard soon made a name for itself producing well-built, spacious cruising yachts. From the outset, safety and stability were front and foremost in the design.

The 380’s wide beam gives her plenty of stability with a relatively low angle of heel. Credit: Richard Langdon/Ocean Images

The Island Packet 380 came along some 20 years later and was a highly successful model – 169 were built between 1998 and 2004.

My first impression of the boat was just how much boat there is – she dwarfed the Sigma 38 next-door.

The bow platform and davits mean she’s about a metre longer than her 38ft title suggests, and with a 4m beam she considerably out-girths her rivals too.

The result is a boat with a huge interior volume. Unlike other boats of these proportions though, she has the underwater profile to match.

The ‘full foil’ keel, which Johnson espoused, means there’s a lot more going on below the surface than meets the eye.

Forwards visibility is restricted due to the large sprayhood. Credit: Richard Langdon/Ocean Images

The keel-hung rudder is well-protected from encounters with floating objects and the encapsulated keel is another sound feature for blue-water cruising.

Despite her substantial size, the hull itself has a nice touch of sheer emphasised by the rubbing streak, and the stern has a wineglass shape which counterbalances the boxy coachroof.

Simple solutions

There’s seamanship in evidence in much of the design: the bow platform has twin bow rollers as standard, and the chain locker below is split in two thereby accommodating both sets of chain.

A sloping shelf beneath the hawse pipe helps the chain to self-stow and there’s easy access through the forward cabin if it doesn’t.

It’s the kind of simple, practical solution which comes from a designer who goes cruising himself.

There are five mooring cleats on each side, each one with a stainless chafe protector guarding the teak toerail beneath.

The self-tacking staysail makes the cutter rig easy to handle on the Island Packet 380. Credit: Richard Langdon/Ocean Images

The low-profile toerail is attractive but I’d have liked a more substantial brace on an ocean-going yacht.

The high coachroof has an excellent handrail which gives good security on the side decks though.

Four full-size dorades with storm blanks provide good ventilation below and there’s room for a liferaft or rolled up dinghy under the boom.

Safety over sportiness

The cockpit is carried all the way aft to the pushpit. It’s a big space, which is exactly what you want in the lower latitudes where you spend more time outdoors, but it feels wide when heeled.

There are two huge lockers under the cockpit seats and there’s space beneath the cockpit sole for a generator.

A split backstay and small sugar scoop makes getting on and off the transom easy.

The wheel is fairly small and because the sprayhood is necessarily wide to take in the big coachroof, forwards visibility is restricted.

The Island Packet 380 is ideal for blue-water cruising, with a keel-hung rudder and encapsulated keel. Credit: Richard Langdon/Ocean Images

We found ourselves standing with a foot on either cockpit bench in order to keep a proper lookout.

A bigger wheel would have made it easier to steer and peer around the side of the sprayhood. However, it does mean there’s good access when berthed stern-to.

Davits and solar panels are easily accommodated, and her volume means she copes well with all the cruising gear.

The companionway hatch is a heavy duty, GRP moulding which can be bolted into position to secure the washboards beneath.

It’s a reassuring feature on an ocean sailing boat – you may encounter green water before arriving at your blue-water cruising grounds.

The short traveller forward of the companionway is another feature which prioritises safety over sportiness.

No back rest makes the chart table impractical at sea. Credit: Richard Langdon/Ocean Images

Island Packet pride themselves on their superior construction standards.

The hull is solid laminate, which is heavier than a cored hull, but this means damage is easily repaired.

The trademarked Polyclad 2 gelcoat system below the waterline is reported to offer better protection against osmosis, and above the waterline Durashield gives a high-gloss finish.

The hull is a single moulding, as is the deck, and they’re bolted and bonded together.

The deck is cored with Polycore, which is supposed to be impervious to rot.

The davits, solar panels and sprayhood add windage. Credit: Richard Langdon/Ocean Images

The chain plates are another example of robust design: the single spreader rig is stayed with forward and aft lowers and together with the cap shrouds are terminated to three separate chain plates.

The separate chain plates are welded and braced together with a framework that locks into the hull to deck joint before being glassed to the hull – very much a belts and braces solution.

It’s below decks that the Island Packet 380 wins her admirers, though.

The high coachroof gives an unparalleled sense of space, feeling more like a 42-footer. The saloon is bright and comfortable with lots of natural light.

There’s a mixture of solid teak joinery and GRP mouldings which gives a feeling of excellent quality without making them prohibitively expensive.

Sturdy structure

There’s a structural ‘pan’ which forms the sole, and the bulkheads, structural webbings and many of the bunks and seats are bonded to the hull to give more rigidity.

It’s a more labour-intensive process than the ‘tray’ style construction of many production boats, but the result is a much stronger structure.

The headlining is a single moulding, which is durable and easy to maintain. It also means the underside of the deck is well insulated and during the cold March nights I spent on board the only condensation was on the hatches and portlights.

The portlights themselves are a window into Island Packet’s philosophy.

Twin bow rollers point to the Island Packet 380’s seaworthiness. Credit: Richard Langdon/Ocean Images

The stainless steel frame has two threaded lock nuts to clamp them shut, in the moulding above there’s a perfectly positioned hook to hold them open.

They’re simple, tough and functional, with no friction hinges or plastic catches to wear out.

The fold-up table is versatile, creating lots of floor space when you need to get the tools out or for morning yoga sessions, although it’s a shame it doesn’t have a fiddle.

A small, aft-facing chart table utilises the end of the starboard saloon berth, maximising the seating in the saloon, but making it impractical at sea: there’s no back rest and nothing to stop the charts from sliding off the top.

It’s a strange oversight on what is otherwise a well-thought-out interior.

The deck of the Island Packet 380 feels secure, with plenty of hand holds. Credit: Richard Langdon/Ocean Images

For many though, the vast U-shaped galley makes up for any shortcomings.

It’s a fantastic area with a double sink, lots of locker space and plenty of surface area for food prep.

The top-loading fridge and freezer are bigger than most boats’ cockpit lockers.

There’s a roomy master cabin in the forepeak with an island bed which allows you to get up in the middle of the night without disturbing the other person – a nice feature for a liveaboard.

The heads is also vast with two access doors, one to the forward cabin and one to the saloon.

Access on and off the Island Packet 380 is easy with a split backstay and small sugar scoop. Credit: Richard Langdon/Ocean Images

It would be nice to see some sort of wet-locker arrangement or hanging rail though, especially in our colder, wetter climes.

The aft cabin is also a generous double which runs athwartships. Beneath it there’s excellent access to the gearbox, stern gland and back of the engine .

The front and sides of the engine box have access panels too.

However, it looked like removing the engine entirely would involve dismantling some of the joinery.

Spotless condition

Despite Jalan Jalan ’s fairly high mileage, there wasn’t so much as a scuff in the gelcoat or joinery.

They’re the kind of boats that attract conscientious owners and many of the examples on the market have been well looked after.

The accommodation on offer is as much about what you don’t see as what you do see.

The deep bilges are cleverly compartmentalised and the storage space extends well below the waterline.

The high coachroof makes the saloon feel roomy. Credit: Richard Langdon/Ocean Images

I managed to extract a cruising chute, spinnaker sheets and storm jib from underneath one corner of the port seating!

The Packet boats of the 18th and 19th centuries were originally designed to take cargo, passengers and mail up and down the coast, and the Island Packet 380 pays more than a nod to this heritage.

The flip side to this is the windage.

Jalan Jalan ’s sprayhood doesn’t fold down easily, and once you’ve added in davits and solar panels she’s challenging in confined spaces.

The long keel helps to stabilise her, so she doesn’t skate around as much as a fin-keeled yacht, but she’s hard to turn in strong winds.

The 56hp Yanmar is hefty for a boat of this displacement, but with the large wetted surface area and drag from the superstructure, she needed 2,500rpm to achieve 6 knots in calm conditions, which doesn’t leave a lot of headroom for when it’s windy.

With a little help from the bow-thruster she did follow her rudder in astern, although she was slow to respond to helm inputs.

A 4 metre beam means there is plenty of space in the master cabin. Credit: Richard Langdon/Ocean Images

As with most long-keeled boats, steerage in reverse is a privilege and not a right, and it’s one which may be withdrawn at short notice.

The million-dollar question though, is how does she sail? The answer is: better than you think.

She doesn’t want for sail area: there’s a 16 per cent sail area/displacement ratio just taking the mainsail and fore triangle into account.

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If you add in an overlapping genoa and the staysail, it pushes up to 18 per cent.

The headsail track is on the toerail and with her 1.4m draught, it is an early indicator that she isn’t designed to be close-winded.

The heads can be accessed from the saloon and forward cabin. Credit: Richard Langdon/Ocean Images

She likes to be sailed ‘full and by’ according to the manual.

Apparent wind angles of 50-55° were optimum where she made a comfortable 5.5-6 knots upwind in a Force 4 and above.

A slab reefing main instead of in-mast furling , and some crisp new sails would have given better performance.

Impressive in light airs

The self-tacking staysail sheets are closer to the centreline, so in stronger winds you’d achieve better tacking angles from this.

Off the wind we reached along at 6.5-7 knots in blustery Force 6, but there was a law of diminishing returns above that.

In light airs she was impressive though, managing 3.5-4 knots in 6-8 knots breeze, which is valuable on long passages where you don’t want to reach for the throttle every time the wind drops.

The Polycore deck should last, and it is reported to be impervious to rot. Credit: Richard Langdon/Ocean Images

Thanks to her beam she has plenty of form stability, keeping the angle of heel relatively low. She’s also well ballasted and forgiving in gusty conditions.

The large rudder gripped the water even when a 30-knot squall hit, never threatening to round up.

With in-mast furling it was easy to balance the sail plan to minimise weather helm.

She’s never going to point like a Sigma 38, and she needs to be sailed accordingly, giving lee shores a wider margin, but blue-water sailing is best done by tortoises, not hares.

The Island Packet 380 is superbly well adapted for tradewind sailing, exploring shallow atolls and spending long periods of time afloat.

The galley has plenty of stowage and has decent fridge and freezer space. Credit: Richard Langdon/Ocean Images

There’s a trend these days to pair high volume interiors with a flat, racy bottom and deep fin keel.

Comfort and performance: it’s a seductive mixture, but like all good cocktails the innocuous first impression could leave you with a headache offshore.

Not this boat – it is unapologetically safe, sensible and seaworthy.

The Island Packet 380 is a Marmite kind of a boat, but like it or loathe it, there’s a lot to admire in the design, not least that it isn’t trying to be something it’s not.

Expert opinion on the Island Packet 380

Ben Sutcliffe-Davies, Marine Surveyor and full member of the Yacht Brokers Designers & Surveyors Association (YDSA) www.bensutcliffemarine.co.uk

Over the years I’ve surveyed several of these for both pre-purchase and insurance claims.

Ben Sutcliffe- Davies has been in the marine industry for over 40 years as a long- time boat builder, has been surveying craft for over 20 years and is a Full Member of the YDSA.

These vessels have a distinctive off-white/cream hull moulding colour; while attractive, it can be a headache for yards to colour match when damaged.

When viewing, look carefully for areas of repair. The strength of the hull is unquestionably reliable.

I’ve surveyed several which have been bounced on the bottom, against rocks or quay sides, and the boat has upheld the stresses surprisingly well.

I am not keen on the method of laying the ballast into the keel moulding.

During hammer testing the keel moulding arrangements, I have had a couple where the ballast is not very tight within the moulding.

Surveying two Island Packet 380s after groundings, I have found water was able to easily ingress into the keel void and soften the lean mix of sand and cement used around the lead ingots.

The Island Packet 380 is ideal for living aboard long term and tradewind sailing. Credit: Richard Langdon/Ocean Images

This has been a very hard job to sort and in both cases quite expensive to deal with.

Protect the boat’s teak cappings before liftout as they can be damaged.

Have some carpeted blocks made and place below the strakes to stop the strops lifting the cappings off under load.

Lastly, be aware of the skeg fitting fastenings that can weep into the keel void, the security of her deck fittings and, most importantly, moisture in the deck core around fittings, especially around winches and the portlights.

Alternatives to the Island Packet 380

Moody 38 mk1.

All controls on the Moody 38 lead aft. Credit: David Harding

Moody was to the British what Island Packet was to the Americans: reliable, solidly built cruising boats.

They had a prodigious output, over 160 Mk 1 Moody 38s came out of the mould in the 1990s, and a further 37 of the Mk 2 version in the 2000s.

Owing to the centre cockpit, the master cabin is aft rather than forwards.

Described by the original Yachting Monthly review in 1992 as ‘truly splendid’, it’s still impressive today with lots of stowage and a portlight in the transom.

Like many centre-cockpit boats the cockpit lockers are sacrificed, with two deep but narrow lazarettes in each quarter instead.

Another compromise is that the companionway steps descend quite steeply.

Forwards there’s a generous V berth and second heads – useful if you’re cruising as more than a couple.

There’s a proper, forward-facing chart table to keep the fuddy-duddies (like me) happy too.

The 38 came with a masthead rig with double spreaders and fixed backstay as standard. Credit: David Harding

Below the waterline there’s a stout fin keel and semi-balanced rudder on a partial skeg. The masthead rig has the least sail area of all the boats in this selection.

The small mainsail area is partly because they came with in-mast furling as standard and they were also designed to have a generous genoa.

Once you add an overlapping headsail into the equation she has a better sail/area:displacement ratio. The smaller main will also make her easier to handle in a blow.

The modest draught will slightly limit upwind performance, but most cruisers aren’t concerned about losing a few degrees of pointing and it gives better access to tidal harbours.

The hull is solid laminate but the deck is balsa-cored, so you’ll need to watch out for moisture ingress.

The Plymouth-built hulls met Lloyd’s construction standards so should stand the test of time.

Although Moody didn’t splurge out on the joinery, they didn’t skimp on it either: the fit-out is good.

If you’re looking for an affordable fin-keeler with plenty of space but that’s easy to handle under power and sail, this is a great option.

Nauticat 39

A deep forefoot means the Nauticat 39 handles well in heavy weather. Credit: David Harding

Nauticat is not a name you normally associate with handsome sailing yachts.

They’re better known for their quirky motor sailors but in the 1980s and 1990s a touch of thoroughbred was introduced to the stables of the Finnish design team.

A series of much more athletic boats appeared, including the Nauticat 39.

With a narrow beam, relatively light displacement and large sail area she’ll likely outsail her contemporaries, especially upwind.

The deep forefoot makes her sea-kindly in heavy weather and the bulbed fin keel is substantial, giving better than average directional stability.

The joinery below decks is of Scandinavian quality with all teak sourced from the same trunk so that the colour and grain matches.

The master aft cabin has an en suite heads, with a second heads forward to serve the V berth and single cabin down the port side.

The major selling point of the boat is the wheelhouse, where you can sip a gin and tonic, enjoying the sunset in whichever beauty spot you’ve arrived in.

It’s quite ambitious to fit one of these on a boat under 40ft, so the seating area of the raised saloon is smaller than that of a conventional saloon.

It also means that the galley is buried in the belly of the boat which, whilst snug in heavy weather, is a bit lonely when the rest of the crew are enjoying sundowners on deck.

The interior helm station will appeal to anyone missing those working-from-home pyjama days – with a throttle control and hydraulic steering link you can wear your slippers on watch.

With her performance credentials, though, she’ll reward those who want to play on deck too.

Hunter Legend 41

The Legend 41 was designed for easy handling shorthanded. Credit: Graham Snook

Another American cruiser which has been popular in Europe is the Hunter Legend 41.

Like the Island Packet 380, it’s broad-shouldered and beamy with high topsides. The interior is voluminous.

The B&R rig is a trademark feature of the Hunter brand.

Originally designed by Swedish engineers Lars Bergstrom and Sven Ridder, it removes the need for a backstay by substituting aggressively swept back spreaders and a web of reverse diagonals.

The result is a sail plan that’s heavily weighted in favour of the mainsail, thanks to a big roach and small foretriangle.

It’s intended to make sail handling easier because there’s no large headsail to sheet in.

However, careful mainsail management may be required in order to reduce weather helm close-hauled.

The stainless-steel cockpit arch keeps the mainsheet clear of the crew yet still within reach of the helm.

Innovative rig design aside, the deck layout is fairly standard for this type of cruising yacht.

Accommodation-wise there’s little to fault.

The L-shaped galley has acres of work-space and a full-height storage locker. The saloon seating wraps around the table and could easily accommodate eight.

Big overhead windows let in lots of natural light. There are two big double cabins, one forward, one aft, both with an en suite heads.

A deck saloon version gives 7ft of headroom in the saloon! The shoal draught version comes with a bulb keel, whilst the full-fin keel will give better upwind performance.

She’s flighty for tricky offshore sailing, but would make a comfortable island-hopping liveaboard.

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The Island Packet 38 is an ideal cruising boat. With the broad beam and full keel, it is, like all Island Packets, stable and sea-kindly.   The Teak joinery and Teak and Holly floors were all re-finished in 2020-1 by the previous owners.  An act of love indeed! The salon upholstery is in fabulous condition with Brisa Gold Ultra Leather (2016 covers/2021 new cushions), which offsets the teak beautifully. The 2 cabin – 2 head layout makes this boat well suited for a family or 2 couples.  There is plenty of space in the salon and cockpit for 4 people and the storage is unsurpassed, with multiple levels of storage compartments behind the settees.

Juniper has had a lot of the ‘big ticket’ items taken care of and several upgrades:

Chainplates replaced by Snead Island Boatworks (2016) Holding tank replaced with a plastic tank (2013) Standing rigging replaced (2015) LED lighting throughout (2015) Raymarine Evolution EV-200 Autopilot  (2019) Adler Barbour Cold Machine – Air cooled (2021) 4 x Lifeline GPL-31XT Batteries (2021) 3 x RichSolar 100W Solar Panels (2019) Balmar 100A Alternator (2017) New Dodger (2019) New sail covers (2021) 150′ 3/8″ BBB Anchor Chain (2020) Anchor washdown (2020) Bow roller (2018) Lofras Tigres Electric Windlass (2018) Lewmar hatch lenses, gaskets, hinges & handles (2017) Marine Kinetix WInd Generator 9′ Achilles Dinghy EPropulsion Spirit 1.0 Plus Electric outboard motor w/ 2 batteries The various owners of this boat have taken care of maintenance as needed (See Full Specifications for more details). Come and see Juniper at your earliest convenience!

Brokers seeking to co-broker this vessel should contact the listing broker about available commission.

The Island Packet 38 is well appointed, with  Zarcor Peek-a-boo blinds for all hatches and portlights . The interior teak (bulkheads and cabin sole) was re-varnished in 2020/1 . 

The spacious galley is to starboard, the aft cabin and head to port.  The aft head can be accessed from the salon and from the aft cabin.

The salon consists of a 3-seat straight settee to port, with plentiful storage behind and above; the starboard settee has an angle to the seat, aft as it doubles as a seat for the chart table that sits at 45 degrees, facing aft. Upholstery was replaced with Ultra Leather in 2016 and settee cushion foam was replaced in 2021 .  Electrical panel, as well as instruments are on mounted on panels on the hull behind the settee. The settee pulls out to form a double berth and the table folds down from the forward bulkhead, with storage against the bulkhead.

Port forward is a cabinet with louvered doors and there is more storage on the port side in the forward cabin, including a cedar lined locker .  A double Pullman berth with Dunlop latex foam, cooling mattress topper and 3″ foam base mattress (2019) to starboard, with drawers and storage below.  There is a large hatch above and several portlights in the hull side.

The forward head has a shower and basin as well as access to the anchor locker through louvered doors in the forward bulkhead.  The toilet has been removed, but is still plumbed.

• Seaward Princess 3-burner Propane stove w/ oven (2014)
• Adler Barbour Cold Machine Fridge (2021) w/ upgraded insulation.
• Double S/S sink
• Grohe Mixer Faucet (2018)
• Formica countertops
• Storage below sinks and above counter level
• 110V/12V system
• 2 x 30A Shorepower cable
• 1 x 30A Shorepower inlet
• MarineKinetix MK4+ Wind Generator (2015)
• Wind & Solar hybrid controller for Wind Gen (2015)
• 3 x Rich Solar 100W solar panels – mounted on cabin top (2019)
• Xantrex Charge Controller (2013)
• Xantrex ProSine 1000W Inverter (2013)
• 4 x LifeLine GPL-31XT Batteries (2021)
• Xantrex LinkLITE Battery Monitor (2017)
• 3 x 12V Cafrano Fans in cabins (2022)
• Black & Decker Portable Aircon/Dehumidifier w/ hardware for venting & draining
• LED interior lights
• Marinebeam LED masthead light (2020)
• Water heater (in-op)
• Raymarine EV-200 Autopilot w/ wireless remote (2019)
• Lowrance HDS-7 Chartplotter (+/- 2014)
• Datamarine Wind, Depth, Speed
• DMI masthead anemometer rebuilt (2020)
• Raytheon R20 Radar (status unknown)
• Vesper Marine AIS Watchmate 850 Class B Transponder
• Standard Horizon Explorer VHF w/ RAM in cockpit (2016)
• Standard Horizon Handheld VHF w/ GPS
• Sony Stereo/CD Player (2020) w/
• 4 x Polk Speakers in salon (2017) 
• 2 x Clarion cockpit speakers (tend to fade out)
• Vizio 24″ HD TV (2018)
• Chainplates replaced (2016) – Snead Island Boatworks
• Standing Rigging replaced (2016)
• Fully Battened Mainsail (age unknown – reconditioned 2016)
• 110% Genoa (2015)
• Hank-on Staysail w/ staysail boom (age unknown – reconditioned 2016)
• Harken furler on forestay
• Garhauer Rigid Boomvang (2015)
• Garhauer Traveller
• Mainsail & Staysail covers (2021)
• Wichard Boombrake
• Lewmar 8 Winch on Mast
• Lewmar 24ST Winch on mast
• Yanmar 4JHE 44 HP engine w/ 9100 hours
• Heat Exchanger, Cutlass bearing, stern tube, shaft, stuffing box, coupling replaced 2015
• Balmar 100A Alternator w/ Regulator installed 2017
• Starter & Temperature Gauge replaced 2018
• Packing in Stuffing Box replaced 2020
• New shifter lever 2022
• Teak & S/S Rubrail
• Teak toerail, hand rails & cockpit coamings (stripped and sanded 7/2023)
• Teak bowsprit on fiberglass frame
• Anchor Right Double Bow roller – upgraded (2018)
• Sarca Excel 65lb anchor w/ 150′ BBB Chain (2020) & 120′ rode (2017)
• Lofrans Tigres Electric Windlass (2018)
• Johnson Aqua Jet Anchor washdown system (2020)
• Lewmar hatches – lenses, gaskets, handles, hinges replaced (2017)
• Portlight gaskets replaced (2016)
• Dodger w/ Strataglass windows  & Sunbrella covers covers (2019) 
• Hatch & winch covers (2019)
• Propane locker in starboard side deck (2 x 10lb Tanks)
• West Marine adjustable cockpit cushions
• Custom helm cushion w/ back cushion
• Teak Cockpit table (in box in aft cabin)
• Lewmar 8 Winch port outer cabin top
• 2 x Lewmar ST16 Secondary winches on cabin top
• 2 x Lewmar ST43 Primary Winches
• Cockpit storage port and starboard
• Cockpit shower
• Stern rail w/ central gate which doubles as a swim ladder
• Garhauer Outboard motor lift (port quarter)
• Edson outboard motor mount (port stern rail)
• Wind Generator mount (starboard quarter)
• Dinghy Davits
• ACR Globalfix EPIRB (Cat II)
• ACR Personal Locator Beacon 
• LRSE Crewsaver 4-pax Liferaft (2015 – out of date)
• Mast Mate Climbing System
• ACR Ditch Bag
• Wichard Jacklines
• 2 x Mustang PDF’s w/ harnesses & tethers
• CO2 & Smoke Detectors
• JimBuoy Horseshoe Buoy (2021)
• Achilles 9′ RIB (2015)
• Electric outboard motor w/ 2 spare batteries
• Force 10 Propane Heater (current owner has not used it)
• Original holding tank removed & replaced w/ plastic tank (2013)
• Aluminum Fuel & Water tanks
• New macerator pump (2020)
• Forward head removed; hoses still in place.

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Island Packet 38

Specifications

Description, sailing vessel amorcito.

Amorcito is our newest addition and one of the best maintained vessels in our inventory. Island Packet yachts are seaworthy no-nonsense cruising sailboats built for safety and comfort at sea. Beautifully designed and well constructed with space below usually found on much larger vessels. Island Packets have a large following of cruising sailors and a dedicated association for support and friendship among owners (Island Packet Yacht Owners Association – IPYOA). The IP38 carries a great sail plan for offshore work but simple and easy enough to handle for a day sail on the bay. In summary, Island Packets just may be the ideal cruising sailboat.

All photos taken on 08/12/2020

Basic Information

Manufacturer: Island Packet Model: 38 Year: 1988 Category: Sail Condition: Used Location: Oriental, NC

Vessel Name: Amorcito Boat Type: Cruiser, Sloop Hull Material: Fiberglass Hull Type: Deep Vee

Dimensions & Weight

LOA: 42 ft Beam: 12 ft 6 in Length on Deck: 38 ft

Minimum Draft: 4 ft 5 in Maximum Draft: 4 ft 5 in Bridge Clearance: 51 ft Dry Weight: 21500 lbs

Engine & Holding Tanks

Make: Yanmar Model: 4JH Year: 1988 Hours: 2766 Engine Type: Inboard Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower: 44 HP Drive Type: Direct Drive

Fuel Tank: 57 gallons Fresh Water Tank: 157 gallons Number of heads: 2

Dodger Main Halyard Topping Lift 130% Ullman genoa (still in the bag!) 160’ of anchor chain 1100 GPH Bilge pump Dinghy motor lift A-C thermostat Stuffing box re-packed

Batteries – GEL Dual Racor fuel filter system for engine, single Racor for diesel generator Fuel pump and switch Sump pump Force 10 propane stove/oven Bottom paint and barrier coat LP tank, gas line, solenoid valve, control switch, and breaker Water pressure pump HVAC ducts

Additional 30-amp line (One 30 amp line is dedicated to the Air Conditioning Unit so you can still meet all your other power needs while staying cool!) All A/C and D/C breakers and shore tie receptacle Two built-in surge protectors CoolBlue compressor/condensing unit

Main salon with full-length settees port and starboard with ergonomically shaped, multi-density cushions, large storage areas behind and beneath. Port settee converts to double bunk. Large drop-leaf table folds against bulkhead storage cabinet for open salon. Cedar-lined hanging locker, shelves and full-length mirror. Solid tongue and groove varnished Sapele and light maple sole.

Forward owner’s stateroom with large berth, storage under. Private head separate shower stall; vanity with sold acrylic countertop with undermount sink, large mirror and storage cabinets above and below. Molded slip-resistant sole. Cedar-lined hanging locker, with full length mirror. Solid tongue and groove varnished Sapele and light maple sole.

Aft cabin with large berth, upholstered memory foam mattress, privacy door to main cabin. Cedar-lined bureau with removable shelfs to use as hanging locker. Second head compartment with separate shower stall; vanity with sold acrylic countertop with undermount sink, large mirror and storage cabinets above and below. Molded slip-resistant sole.

Navigation station/office desk/vanity in salon.

Galley with open U-shaped design, solid acrylic counters with integral fiddles. Well insulated refrigeration compartments (2) with double gasketed lids and gas support struts for easy access. Cold plate refrigeration system allows control of either compartment for refrigeration or freezer operation, light, storage drawer below. Deluxe three-burner Force 10® LPG stove with oven and broiler, stainless steel sealed burner top, lift-off cover, storage under, deep s/s sinks, hot and cold pressure water tap, dish rack, waste receptacle under sink, cutlery drawers.

Galley Equipment

The large wrap-around U-shaped galley is convenient to both cockpit and salon yet out of companionway traffic.

Techanautics Cool Blue Refrigerator (March, 2009) 11 gal. SS water heater (July, 2002) Top-loading 14 cu. ft. ice box FOrce 10 3-burner propane stove w/ oven, dual propane leak detectors Black & Decker microwave/toaster oven (2) 20# Propane aluminum tanks Double SS sinks Pressurized hot/cold water system 2 Carbon monoxide detector

Deck and Hull Equipment

Misc docklines, fenders, etc. Wash down pump (7/2014 ) Helmseat w/ Edson wheel rack & pinion steering system Teak cockpit table w/ drink holder mounted on pedestal guard (12/2010) Transom-mounted SS fold-down boarding ladder SS Dodger & bimini frames Hot & cold cockpit shower Pedestal-mounted compass Stern boarding gates

Mechanical Equipment

Water (raw) pump impeller (7/2019) Alternator bolt (5/2014) Rebuilt Starter motor (5/2014) Syphon breaker (5/2014) Cutless bearing (5/2014) Exhaust system (5/2014) Stuffing box (7/2019) Oil change & filter (3/2020) Fuel tanks cleaned (7/2019) Yanmar 4JHBE 4-cylinder, freshwater cooled 44hp diesel Dual Racor fuel filter Yanmar engine-mounted secondary fuel filter Seawater intake filter Kanzaki KBW 20 (2.17:1) reduction gear Stainless steel prop shaft 3-Blade bronze RH 17×18 (Chicago) 95 amp Balmar alternator CruiseAir 16,000 BTU twin unit reverse cycle heat and air conditioning (2) Manual marine toilets w/ holding tank & Y valve (2) Shower sump pumps

Accommodations

The spacious interior features a tri-cabin layout with large forward and aft staterooms, each with private access to an adjoining head with shower, and a large, open central salon.

The forward master stateroom has an exceptionally open, roomy layout. It features a large offset double berth with storage below, oversized hanging locker plus bureau and chest of drawers. There’s an overhead hatch and opening ports in both the forward stateroom and the adjoining private head with vanity, sink shower teak seat.

The main salon is bright and open with six opening ports and an overhead hatch, a wide sole, large settees port & stbd. with storage lockers beneath and behind, and a bulkhead-mounted dining table. The table folds down from the starboard bulkhead to accommodate six. The pull-out double berth and numerous stowage areas allow for gracious entertaining or a third cabin for extra guests. The aft facing nav. station is to starboard with a large chart table with storage below, a deep recessed instrument panel, AC/DC electric panel and diesel generator start controls. The large U-shaped galley follows to starboard (more details below).

The roomy aft stateroom is to port. It features a wide double berth with storage below, dressing seat, book shelf, bureau and cedar-lined hanging locker. There’s an overhead hatch and opening ports in both the aft stateroom and the dual-entry aft head with vanity, sink & with teak seat.

LED Salon lights (June, 2013)

6’4″ Headroom Cushions covered in Ultrasuede (May 2005) Weems & Plath clock & barometer

Navigation Systems

Raystar 125+ GPS antenna (2/2011) Raymarine RL70C radar at helm w/ color display linked to Raychart 520 Chartplotter at nav. with 4 Kw (48 mi.) Radome (04/2002) Raymarine Autohelm 6001 autopilot (8/2002) Standard Horizon AM/FM/CD stereo (5/2002) ICOM IC M170 SSB w/ AT-130 auto-tuner Raytheon ST 60 knot/log, depth, windspeed & direction Insulated backstay antenna Pedestal-mounted compass

Additional Equipment

Panda Fischer Generator – When anchoring, we would run this for one hour in the evening to keep the batteries charged.

Mounted flat-screen TV, microwave, SSB Radio, Flat-bottom inflatable dinghy used just once!

Panda 4 kw Generator, New Impeller & service (7/2019), 100 operating hours (2003) 110V AC & 12V DC systems w/ master & individual breakers Heart Interface Link 200R battery monitor system (2/2003) Heart Interface Freedom 25 battery charger converter/inverter 2 – 125V, 30 amp, Shore power connection – both protected with ceramic surge supressors (2) Shore power cables Balmar HD engine alternator Guest battery selector switch Galvanic isolator

Manual bilge pump (7/2014) Sump pump (11/2019) Wash down pump (7/2014) (5) Ball valves seacocks & backing plates (7/2014) Canvas – Sail, Bimini, Pedestal Safety, Hand Holds & Cockpit Combing (4/2013) Main bilge pump (10/2019) Maxwell VWC 1200 electric windlass w/ reverse (4/2000) 45# Bruce anchor 35# CQR anchor Fortress FX-23 anchor Danforth lunchhook 150′ 5/6″ chain w/ 157′ nylon rode (7/2019) 50′ 5/16″ chain w/ 250′ nylon rode (7/2019)

Sails & Rigging

Ullman Sails 130% Jib (9/2019) – w/ Harken roller furling Tuned rigging (4/2018) Rigging Inspeection (3/2016) Lines (6/2014 and 7/2019) Cutter rigged with single spreaders Ullman mainsail w/ 3 reefs, Dutchman flaking system (2/2003 ) Loose footed self tending staysail hanked on inner forestay w/ club boom Isomat anodized aluminum spars Keel-stepped mast 1×19 SS Standing rigging Lines led aft to cockpit w/ sheet stoppers on cabin top Mechaincal boom vang Adjustable topping lift Internal main halyard Lewmar 42 ST primaries Lewmar 30CST main halyard winch on cabin top Lewmar 24C 2 speed jib halyard winch on mast Lewmar 8C staysail sheet winch Dinghy motor lift (7/2019)

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Island Packet 38 - Sailboat Data, Parts & Rigging

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ISLAND PACKET 38 Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of ISLAND PACKET 38. Built by Island Packet Yachts and designed by Robert K. Johnson, the boat was first built in 1986. It has a hull type of Long Keel and LOA is 11.58. Its sail area/displacement ratio 18.07. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on Diesel.

ISLAND PACKET 38 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about ISLAND PACKET 38 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, accomodations, contributions, who designed the island packet 38.

ISLAND PACKET 38 was designed by Robert K. Johnson.

Who builds ISLAND PACKET 38?

ISLAND PACKET 38 is built by Island Packet Yachts.

When was ISLAND PACKET 38 first built?

ISLAND PACKET 38 was first built in 1986.

How long is ISLAND PACKET 38?

ISLAND PACKET 38 is 10.06 m in length.

What is mast height on ISLAND PACKET 38?

ISLAND PACKET 38 has a mast height of 12.19 m.

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