1988 Island Packet 38

This 1988 Island Packet 38 is a 38-foot fiberglass sailing yacht with a 12-foot beam, built to the robust standards Island Packet is known for. The boat was re-engined in February 2024 with a Yanmar 4JH45CR diesel engine producing 45 horsepower, paired with a KM35P transmission and running at 400 hours. The engine installation was completed by an authorized dealer and carries a three-year transferable warranty. The yacht cruises at 8 knots and is supported by a comprehensive suite of modern navigation equipment including a Garmin 7610 MFD chart plotter, Cetrek autopilot, dual location VHF radios, SSB, and AIS.

The sail plan includes a Quantum loose-footed main from 2018, a spare full-battened main, roller-furling genoas at 130% and 110%, staysail, and storm sail. An electric windlass, multiple anchors with adequate scope, and a 9-foot-6-inch dinghy with a 9.9 hp Yamaha outboard complete the deck setup. Standing rigging dates to 2015 and running rigging to 2019. The hull received fresh bottom paint in 2023 with an overhaul in 2026.

The accommodations include a master cabin with queen Pullman berth and ensuite shower, an aft cabin with queen berth and separate head with shower, and a forward cabin. The main salon features custom upholstery, a drop-down dining table, and navigation station. Systems include a 57-gallon diesel tank, 157-gallon water tank, 30-gallon blackwater tank with macerator, hot water heating from both engine circulation and 110-volt sources, and a Force10 galley range. Climate control comprises a 16,000 BTU reverse-cycle heat pump and diesel cabin heater. Electrical power comes from four 100-amp-hour AGM batteries installed in 2024, a 40-amp charger, and a solar array with 240 amps of panels.

The boat carries current marine survey documentation rating it above average overall. Original chain plates remain intact with 12 shrouds and fore and aft stays all testing solid. Three bilge pumps, an automatic fire extinguishing system in the engine room, and a Lifesling overboard rescue system provide redundancy and safety. Recent updates include teak refinishing, new alternator, propeller shaft zinc, cutlass bearing, new Raritan Phase II toilets, new transmission-matched propeller, and rebuilt propane tanks.