1987 Island Packet 38

Island Packet 38 – Your Passport to Ocean Adventure! ⛵

Very Well Equipped, Proven Bluewater Cruiser, Ready to Sailaway!

Set sail in timeless style aboard the Island Packet 38 — a yacht renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, comfort, and bluewater capability.

This beautiful cruiser blends classic nautical charm with modern performance. Her full-keel design delivers unmatched stability and a smooth ride in all conditions, while the spacious interior offers warm teak finishes, abundant natural light, and generous headroom rarely found in boats of this size.

Whether you dream of coastal cruising or crossing oceans, this Island Packet 38 is ready. She boasts:

✅ Solid Fiberglass Hull – Legendary Island Packet durability for safe offshore passage-making.

✅ Comfortable Two-Cabin Layout – Private staterooms plus a roomy salon perfect for entertaining or relaxing.

✅ Large Galley – Ideal for preparing gourmet meals at sea, with ample counter space and storage.

✅ Reliable Systems – Proven engine, robust rigging, and quality fittings ensure peace of mind on any voyage.

✅ Excellent Storage – Thoughtful design provides space for provisions, gear, and all your cruising essentials.

Very well maintained and turn-key ready, this Island Packet 38 is more than a sailboat — she’s your ticket to freedom, adventure, and a life less ordinary.

Schedule your private showing today and discover why the Island Packet 38 remains a beloved choice among serious sailors worldwide. Let your next great voyage begin!

HIGHLIGHTS:

Standing rigging and chainplates replaced by Mack Yacht in FL, specializes in IPs

All tanks have been replaced

Brightwork refinished (Cetol) spring ‘24

New Canvas Dodger, Bimini, and connector Dec. 2022

Full Enclosure with shade panels

New cockpit cushions 2023

New Raymarine Axiom 9 MFD 2022

New Raymarine Doppler Radar 2022

Raytheon Autopilot

SSB Radio

Holding tank and aft head plumbing removed, New Composting Head Installed 2023, Forward marine head still plumbed to pump overboard for off-shore use

New Main, Staysail and Genoa sails 2022, Challenge Marblehead 8.62 HA Ocean sail cloth

Fully battened main w/Lazy Jacks/Stack Pack, 2 reef points

100% Staysail, 130% Genoa

Asymmetrical Spinnaker with ATN Sleeve & Tacker

Spinnaker Pole mounted on mast

New reefing lines late 2022

New Main Halyard 2023

Standing Rigging inspected 2023 – no issues

2 Electric Main Winches – Anderson 52ST Two Speed

4.2Kw Generator Entec West/Farymann Diesel 562 hrs

250 watts Solar Panels

Xantrex PROwatt pure sine wave 2KW Inverter/Charger

Freedom 2.5KW modified sine wave Inverter/charger back-up

ACR AIS Xmit/Rcv

880 Amp House Bank, 8 Lifeline deep cycle AGM 6-volt batteries new in 2017

Lifeline GPL31T AGM starter battery new in 2017

Odyssey ODX-AGM31 combination starting and deep cycle battery for Generator new 2021

Engine Overhauled in 2011, currently 1895 engine hrs, approx.. 5000 hrs at rebuild

Groco SSC Fittings for easy flushing/winterization of systems

Balmar 70-110 alternator and MC-614 smart voltage regulator

Vetus 7512 Bow-thruster

Lewmar Windless

Mantus and Fortress Anchors, 300’ Rode – 150’ chain – 150’ 3 Strand

New Prop Shaft, Dripless and Cutlass Bearing 2022

3 blade MaxProp Feathering prop, factory rebuild 2023

Spectra 16 gph water maker (Pickled, never used by current owner)

Seagull Water Filter at galley sink

LED Interior Lights

LED Masthead Tri-color

LED Deck Light

Kato davits

Mercury 10-foot Hypalon RIB dinghy

HP 2-stroke Tohatsu Outboard- mechanic checked and serviced fall of 2023, runs great

6 person liferaft (old, needs certification)

Epirb (needs certification)

Lee Cloths

Bosans Chair

Many Spares & Supplies