SELLER WANTS THIS TO BE THE NEXT 38 ISLAND PACKET TO SELL! If you are in the market for a serious Blue Water Sailing vessel that is well equipped and in turn key condition, then this boat must be on your short list. The Captain/owner is very knowledgable and has brought this classic cutter to a very high standard of reliability and comfort by many upgrades both mechanical and cosmetic. Sails are fresh and the cockpit enclosure is new. She is loaded with features that allow for long stays on the hook including solar panels, wind generator, water maker, diesel heater, and custom refrigeration. Call today and start packing your bags!
The Island Packet 38 is a very big 38 footer with 6'4" headroom and a very functional interior layout for cruising and/or liveaboard. Starting forward is the forward head with shower and access to the chain locker. The master stateroom follows with a large starboard side Queen Pullman berth. There is abundant storage under the berth with hanging locker and drawer storage across from the berth with plenty of room to move around and dress. Next aft is the main salon with two opposing settees which make into berths, port side single and starboard side double. The main salon table is bulkhead mounted with storage behind the table. The nav desk is at the aft end of the starboard settee and includes a large desk with storage. The electrical panel is outboard with electronics. The galley is aft of the nav desk and includes a large double stainless steel sink, Princess stove with oven and custom fitted refrigeration and freezer that works with water or air (if on the hard). The galley is well equipped with a great layout for offshore sailing. The second head is across from the galley and also includes a shower. The second stateroom is aft to port and includes a very large double berth, hanging locker, drawer storage and a long shelf outboard. Ventilation is excellent and provided by thirteen opening ports and six opening hatches. Engine access is under the companionway stairs and has three sided access.
The galley is large and well laid out for food preparation whether at the dock or underway with good counter space and plenty of storage. The refrigeration system has been upgraded with highly efficient custom fit units that will work with water or air circulation. There is good ventilation with a hatch overhead and opening port in the galley..
The owner of this vessel is "The Guy" that you want to buy a used boat from. He is a perfectionist and has gone through every system on the boat and replaced any component if needed plus has made numerous upgrades to make the boat more comfortable and efficient. Over the past 4 years the mast has been removed, all rigging inspected and replaced if needed, Lighting changed to LED, AIS antenna added plus new electronics. The water tank along with all plumbing and faucets have been replaced and a super efficient diesel heater installed. The galley has been updated with a custom refrigeration system that can be operated by air cooling or seawater cooling. The boat is adequately equipped for extended cruising without ever touching land. Come take a look and you will know that this is the right boat for the serious blue water sailor.
For more information or to schedule a time to see this vessel contact listing broker Capt Bobby Gregory 843-412-6587 or email bgregory@intracoastalyachtsales.com
1987 Island Packet 38
Jacksonville, FL, US
@ Charleston City Marina 17 Lockwood Dr.
Charleston, SC 29401
Disclaimer: 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/her agents, or his/her surveyors, to instigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Inventory listing information current as of Apr 23, 2024.