The cutter rig has long been accepted as the most manageable and versatile rig for the cruising sailor. Three manageable sails allow a small crew to handily set a variety of well-balanced combinations over a wide range of conditions. All necessary control lines (including 2 boom preventers) are led aft to allow routine sail handling from the comfort and security of the cockpit. The keel stepped, double spreader rig provides superior mast support.

I : 54.92 ft

J : 18.67 ft

P : 47.50 ft

E : 17.50 ft

• Cutter rigged


• Standing rigging replaced - New 2016


• Aluminum Mast and boom w/SS masthead fittings, and SS standing rigging


• (2) Primary Electric winches – Lewmar ST #54


• (2) secondary winches – Lewmar ST 16


• (3) cabin top winches – Lewmar ST 48, Lewmar ST 44. Lewmar ST 16


• (2) mast mounted winches – Lewmar ST24, Lewmar ST8


• Sails inspected June 2026


• Main sail (new 2018) – fully battened Jiffy Rigged main with 2 standard reefs and an aggressive 3rd reef to provide an easily deployed storm sail.


• 140% Genoa – on Harken Roller furling system (restitched 2018 due for replacement)


• Staysail – with self-tending Hoyt boom – on Harken Roller furling system


• Asymmetric Spinnaker in sock


• Spinnaker/Gennaker and Genoa Pole


• Windex wind indicator

• LOA ………………………………. 45’ 3” …………………….. 14.86 meters


• LWL ……………………………… 37’ 8” …………………….. 11.48 m


• Beam …………………………… 14’ 0” ……………………..4.27 m


• Draft …………………………….. 4’ 10” …………………..1.47 m


• Bridge Clearance ………….. 58’ 6” ……………………17.83 m


• Net Tonnage…………………. 15 tons


• Displacement ………………… 28,400 lbs …………..12,882 kilo


• Ballast ………………………….. 12,500 lbs ……………5,670 kilo


• Cabin Headroom………6 ft 5 in ……………………..1.96 meters


• Tankage: Water 240 gal ……………………. 908.5 ltr (Aluminum tank)


• Fuel ……. 120 gal ………………….. 454.3 ltr – (Aluminum Tank)


• Holding … 45 gal ………………….170.4 ltr – Single tank


• Yanmar 4JH2H-TE 62 HP (4616 hours)


• Bow Thruster - Sidepower SP75T

The Hull is fibreglass reinforced plastic (FRP) , hand laid up, using unidirectional fabrics with resin and stiffened with glassed in bulkheads, structural members, joinery flanges and fittings. The deck structure is a single unit and is moulded using layers of biaxial and triaxial ”E” glass and mat in a “Polycore” construction. They don’t make boats in this quality today.

The superstructure is fitted with (6) hatches, and (16) opening portholes with a moulded non-skid surface in the weather deck traffic areas. This vessel is of a full keel design with internal encapsulated ballast. The Full Foil Keel unifies the performance of modern hull and foil designs with the superior seakeeping, comfort and safety of a traditional long keel.

On deck, the comfortable cockpit features long, contoured seats, seat hatches with deep storage beneath and line bins. Full length handrails, double lifelines, and recessed fore and side decks provide secure footing. The integral anchor platform provides quick access to ground tackle. A separate raised helm seat has a padded backrest and seat.

• Full Keel with protected propeller and rudder attached


• Primary Anchor – Rocna 33Kg/75lb (1 size oversized) with 105m/345 ft 3/8” G43 hot dip galvanised chain


• Spare Primary Anchor (stored) Delta 55 lb/25 kg anchor w/ 300 ft/91m 3/8” chain


• Second Anchor (mounted on Bow) – Kobra 10Kg with new chain and rode (deploys easily as a stern anchor)


• Jordan Series Drogue (2018) with purpose sized and fitted stern chainplates.


• 6 Person Viking Liferaft (2016) mounted at stern


• Divided chain locker forward (access from forward head) and bow thruster access panel


• Cockpit Bimini and dodger, afternoon shade cloth and custom sunshade cum high capacity rain catcher over boom


• Cockpit shower – cold water


• Cockpit emergency bilge pump


• 6x165watt and 1x260w Solar panels (2018) = 1250W - KID Midnight Solar smart controllers


• Custom stainless steel davits (2020) (manual or electric winch operated lift system)


• Outboard engine lift davit – stainless steel


• Mast safety rails


• Dorade vents


• Canvas covers for teak grab rails, cockpit coaming, and toe rail


• Last bottom painting, Spring 2022

• Capable Blue Water cruiser – excellent performance


• Upgraded by current owner for extended Blue Water cruising


• Full Engine service – oil/filters, raw water impeller, heat exchanger – June 2026


• Water maker – New April 2018


• Hydrovane self steering system – April 2018


• Standing rigging replaced - 2016


• Viking 6 man life raft


• ROCNA 33 kfg primary anchor w/ 300 ft of chain, plus 2 spare anchors


• SECURITY – hatch and motion detectors


• LED lighting throughout vessel


• Dinghy and outboard


• Wind generator – April 2018


• New Windlass – April 2018


• Lithium house battery system – Jan 2026


• Solid integrated full keel affords shallow draft and stability


• Large, protected Cockpit with heavy-duty, stainless-steel Davit system, Wind Vane Steering, Full Bimini and Dodger plus large sunshade cum high capacity rain catcher


• Hull (in solid laminate you do not find in modern built vessels) in good condition – with excellent non-skid deck, high bulwarks, anchor platform, easy to walk around

• Life sling in plastic canister


• Radar reflector


• Horseshoe lifebuoy with overboard rescue pole


• One manual and one 12V high-capacity mobile bilge/water pumps


• Windex wind indicator (2019)


• Stern mounted stainless steel boarding ladder


• ACR GPS EPIRB 406 Mhz and 2 ACR PLB’s (2016)


• Ship’s bell


• Stainless-steel two-piece emergency tiller


• Bar-B-Que grill


• Quantity of flares and rockets in and out of date


• Smoke and Carbon Dioxide alarms


• Crockery, cutlery, pots, pans, cooking utensils


• Diesel Hand Fuel Filter for suspect refuelling


• Fire extinguishers and fire blanket


• Safety Harness Life Jackets and various other life jackets and flotation devices


• Honda e2000 portable generator (2018)


• Aruba 9ft hard bottom Dingy (2018) (fits on deck deflated for ocean passage) with canvas CHAPS


• Fenders


• Full documentation of all boat systems in indexed manuals

ELECTRICAL:

• Portable gasoline generator


• Wind generator – April 2018


• (2) Portable inverters (12v DC to 120v AC) - 300w and 400-800w (2016)


• (2) 30 Amp 120v deck receptacles and power cords


• House Bank: 1 x Aokly 200Ah 12V Lithium LiFePO4 battery (New 2026), providing high-efficiency, deep-cycle domestic power


• Engine Start: 1 x Group 31 AGM Sea View dedicated starting battery (located behind the port settee backrest)


• Auxiliary Bank: 1 x Group 31 AGM isolated backup/auxiliary battery (located behind the port settee backrest), automatically kept topped up from the main lithium house bank via a dedicated 30A DC-DC charger


• Alternator andamp; Charging: High-output alternator regulated by an advanced Balmar smart charge controller, delivering optimal multi-stage charging directly to the lithium house bank while the engine runs


• Solar - Kid MidNite Solar smart controllers managing the 1250W solar array


• Link-10 12V battery monitor and 6TB12 battery voltage regulator, C-Charger 40-amp charger


• Perko Battery Selector switch to utilise all batteries for starting engine (if needed)


• Majority of lighting is LED

ELECTRONICS:

HELM:

• Raymarine Axiom Pro integrated display for plotter, radar, data, sonar/fish finder – Apr 2018


• Raymarine ST6000 Linear Drive Auto Pilot (2018) (plus plug in spare linear drive unit)


• Raymarine ST 60 Tri-Data ( 2022)


• Raymarine ST 60 wind - Speed andamp; direction


• VHF radio with Horizon Ram Mike


• Rirchie 5” compass

Spare units include:

• Alternator (new)


• Starter motor (new)


• Autohelm linear drive (used)


• Masthead, stern and running light fittings (new)


• Diesel engine fuel pump (new)


• Numerous electrical components


• Stainless steel fittings, screws and bolts


• Plastic fittings and head components

• Spare Ropes


• Docking lines


• Halyards


• Utility lines


• Selection of filters, anodes, oils, coolants, biocides, cleaners and other useful items

Yacht maintenance company comments:
This vessel is a very robust, stable, and high-quality Island Packet 45. She is extremely well-suited for long-range blue-water cruising or living aboard in the tropics. Her fiberglass decks (no teak) are a massive maintenance benefit. Having maintained her regularly for several years, I can confirm that her Yanmar engine is in top mechanical shape, her hull is clean, and she has received continuous professional oversight. Once the canvas and expired safety gear are replaced, she will be ready for any ocean passage.

Designer: Robert K. Johnson
Manufactured by Island Packet Yachts, Florida, USA.

• Raymarine es98 (2018) Touch and Button mode integrated display for plotter, radar, data, sonar/fish finder. Networked with the Axiom and WIFI enabled (use on your tablet or iPad)


• Raymarine down scanning sonar/fish finder (2016)


• Raymarine Quantum Digital radar (including weather mode displaying on chart) (2018)


• Raymarine AIS 350/650 Class B (Send and Receive) (2016)


• Raytheon ST 60 Multi instrument


• WAVE High Gain Wifi Antenna (2016)


• Fuel and water tank gauges, line voltage and load current meters


• Uniden VHF radio, 2 portable VHF’s


• ICOM M802 SSB Radio with Pactor 4 Dragon 7400 Modem, AT-140 HF antenna tuner and GAM stay mounted aerial (2016)


• Linksys Wifi Router and Epson Wifi enabled Printer (2016)


• Honeywell Lynx Security Alarm System with sensors at hatches and companionway plus infrared detectors at cockpit and saloon interior. K-9 Mundial security system to activate flashing lights and deck speaker alarm, with 2 remote controls. (2016). Not used in French Polynesia.


• Digital media sound system with Bluetooth and good interior speakers


• Raymarine es98 (2018) Touch and Button mode integrated display for plotter, radar, data, sonar/fish finder. Networked with the Axiom and WIFI enabled (use on your tablet or iPad)

• Engine – Yanmar 4JH2-TE 62HP (4615 hrs)


• KM4A Transmission – New 2017


• Turbo charger – New Feb 2017


• MAXPROP 18” (3) blade feathering propeller


• Lasdrop Prop shaft seal system (2018)


• Spurs propeller shaft line cutter


• Racor fuel filter and Aluminum fuel tank


• Bow Thruster – Sidepower SP75T- New motor Jun 2021


• Maxwell 1500W RC12-11 Windlass (2018) – control at both the helm and foot pedal switches on foredeck


• Blue Sky Watermaker (2018) plumbed to hose and tank


• Electric automatic bilge pumps (2)


• Manual back-up bilge pump – cockpit control


• Salt water wash down pump


• Domestic freshwater pump


• Shower sump pump


• Whitlock wheel steering w/rack and pinion direct drive


• Hydrovane Windvane Steering system (with separate rudder capable of use as an emergency steering system) (2018)

The ownerand#39;s stateroom is forward, and includes a private head with shower. There is a double Pullman berth to starboard with large cedar lined, double door hanging locker, and bureau with drawers. Ample LED lighting throughout

Immediately aft is the Main Salon which provides comfortable accommodations for living aboard or entertaining. The dinette table folds against the bulkhead when not in use, and includes room for books, glasses and bottles. The dinette settee opens to a double berth, providing sleeping accommodations in the salon for three, if necessary. The salon cushions are a deep Ultraleather. The salon and cabin flooring were renewed in 2021.

The large nav. station which follows to starboard is comfortable and convenient with plenty of room for navigation equipment and displays. It also includes a wet locker, and a comfortable adjustable arm chair.

Following the navigation station , along the Starboard side is a galley of generous proportions. A large top loading refrigerator, three burner propane stove with oven and plenty of storage allow easy service to the salon as well as the cockpit.

All Island Packets have a fiberglass non-skid area below the companionway and in the galley, which makes it easy to keep clean, and provides safe footing as you enter the cabin area.

The large second head w/shower follows aft of the salon to port, with access from the aft cabin as well as the salon area.

The aft cabin provides comfortable accommodations for two, with ample locker space as well as plenty of ventilation. There is also a seat for relaxing, or reading.

The large, comfortable Cockpit is long enough for sailing, entertaining and napping. It is protected by a dodger, Bimini and connecting panel. There is a swim ladder behind the helm seat and cockpit table and drink holder on the binnacle.

The large, comfortable Cockpit is long enough for sailing, entertaining and napping. It is protected by a dodger, Bimini and connecting panel. There is a retractable swim ladder behind the helm seat, cockpit table and drink holder on the binnacle. and another removable swim ladder at the starboard gate.

In 1996,the Island Packet 45 replaced the 44 becoming Island Packetand#39;s Flagship yacht. She continued IPand#39;s cruising philosophy but with much more tankage and a large, dedicated navigation station. Her Forward Head was at the bow followed by a king sized Pullman Berth. Her aft cabin had a huge Quarter Berth and a private entrance to the aft Head. The 45 is BIG, LUXURIOUS and SPACIOUS with lots of elbow room, storage and space for living, cruising and entertaining. She had the longest waterline of the fleet and a good turn of speed.

SALON:

The inviting main salon features full length settees (starboard slides out to double berth), a large dining table which folds up against the bottle and glass rack, bookshelves, and cabinets.

Next aft, the nav station is well organized and features an armchair that swivels, a wide nav table with hinged top and a stowage tray below. Additional storage cabinets and a draining wet locker outboard combine to make this area convenient and functional.

• Water maker – New April 2018


• Force 10 propane heater - (disconnected for the tropics).


• Large L shaped seating/dinette to Starbd


• Fold up dining table


• Full length Settee to Port


• Nav Station


• NEW Teak andamp; Holly sole throughout


• Leatherette seating in Salon - Easily maintained

GALLEY:
The large galley is convenient to both the salon and the cockpit, yet out of interior traffic, wraps around and aft to starboard. There is a lot of storage space including dish racks, cutlery drawers, and dry storage. The large refrigerated compartment is well insulated for extended cruising and has a drain pump along with a 12V light.

• Adler Barbour cold plate refrigeration system – 12v


• Force 10 - (3) burner Propane stove w/oven


• Fresh water hand pump


• Presurized hot/cold water w/sprayer


• Seawind 120v AC freshwater heater


• Microwave oven


• SS double sink


• Plenty of storage for dishes, silverware, pots and pans, and staples.

Owner’s personal effects

2 Cabins - 2 Heads w/showers

• Forward Cabin:
  The elegant ownerand#39;s stateroom forward spans the entire beam of the yacht and features a large offset double berth. A bureau with generous storage bins, a large cedar lined hanging locker and deep storage drawers will make one feel right at home.

The private forward head includes a large wraparound countertop, stainless steel sink, storage, and separate vanity table. The luxurious shower area includes a large teak seat and pull around curtain.

• Aft Cabin:


• The roomy aft stateroom has private access from the companionway area. Cedar lined bureau compartments, hanging locker, and dressing seat make this an inviting suite for guests.
  The aft head provides particularly nice facilities for guests and general use and is easily accessed from either the aft cabin or the main salon
  Side cabin lights that rotate for reading or indirect lighting
  Manual heads (2)
  Holding tanks with macerators

The Island Packet 45 offers exceptional safety and seakeeping, unmatched comfort and liveability, superb craftsmanship and materials, and good performance. The exclusive Full Foil Keel unifies the performance of modern hull and foil designs with the superior seakeeping, comfort and safety of a traditional long keel. This design adds numerous benefits for the cruising sailor: superior protection from damage or fouling for both rudder and prop, immensely strong integral hull and keel construction, and moderate draft with exceptional stability.

On deck, the well-planned layout provides the safety and security needed in offshore conditions. It features long, contoured seats, a freshwater shower, an insulated beverage locker for quick access to snacks and drinks, locking seat hatches with access to a deep storage locker to starboard and a storage tray to port, recessed winch handle pockets and two covered line bins for storage of sail control lines.

Full-length handrails, double stainless-steel lifelines and recessed fore and side decks with raised bulwarks provide secure footing when underway. A premium, console mounted rack and pinion steering system is employed for its smooth, sensitive and responsive control and rugged reliability.

The cutter rig used has furling systems on both the genoa and self-tending staysail. Three manageable sails allow a small crew to set a variety of well-balanced combinations for comfort, safety and performance over a wide range of wind and sea conditions.

The generous sail plan, coupled with the easily driven, long waterline hull form, assures good light-air performance. All necessary control lines are led aft to allow routine sail-handling from the comfort and security of the cockpit.

The IP 45and#39;s innovative, practical and well-appointed accommodations are focused on both the requirements of extended cruising and a comfortable lifestyle when living aboard. The navigation station features an upholstered armchair that swivels and adjusts on a recessed cabin sole track, a wide navigation table with hinged top and a stowage tray below, and electronic panels and with extra space for the mounting of owner selected equipment.

A moulded, slip-resistant sole is provided in the high traffic areas for improved footing and easy maintenance, while the salon and staterooms have varnished teak and holly soles (upgraded by the Owners with a hard Formica easy clean covering). The entire interior conveys a sense of comfort and style in a harmonious blend of designer fabrics, textures and surfaces.

Carefully selected teak, chosen for both grain pattern and colour, is meticulously hand-crafted and varnished for a furniture quality fit and finish. The engine is easily accessible (from all four sides). Extensive sound reduction measures include lead-lined foam insulation and gasketed doors.

Island Packets have a PolyClad hull gel system, while the deck uses gels specially formulated for long term resistance to crazing and cracking. Gel coats are applied with high volume-low pressure (HVLP) application equipment using statistical process controls to provide an exceptional finish as well as minimize manufacturing emissions.

The hull of the 45 is built of solid triaxial laminate, providing the highest level of impact and puncture resistance and over twice the tensile strength of conventional woven roving laminates. The deck is cored with PolyCore, an extremely tough inorganic matrix of glass microspheres and resin that is impervious to rot and delamination. All Island Packet 45 structural laminates and internal reinforcements are designed to meet or exceed ABS standards.