1995 Island Packet 37

The Island Packet 37 is a 1995 fiberglass cruising sailboat built around a distinctive full foil keel design that balances moderate draft with exceptional stability. The hull integrates protected prop and rudder geometry, integral construction for unified strength, and a PolyClad gelcoat system engineered to resist impact, puncture, and osmotic blistering. Deck laminates use PolyCore for high strength with reduced weight. The boat carries a single 38 hp Yammer diesel engine in a sound-insulated, easily accessed compartment.

Deck layout prioritizes safety and handling: full-length cabin top handrails, wide unobstructed side decks, and a recessed foredeck with bulwarks. An integral bowsprit serves as anchor platform and increases sail area with improved sheeting angles. The 8-foot cockpit features full-length contoured seats. Steering is via console-mounted rack and pinion system with direct gearing, and the setup accommodates autopilot installation. The standard cutter rig includes furling genoa and self-tending staysail, offering multiple sail configurations for varying conditions.

Below deck, the galley sits between cockpit and salon, removed from companionway traffic. The main salon features a fold-away table on the cabin bulkhead and an L-shaped port settee that converts to a double berth. Forward is a wide 6-foot 6-inch V-berth with substantial storage. An aft stateroom holds a double berth and upholstered dressing seat. The navigation station has a large hinged table with stowage underneath. Interior details include oiled teak joinerwork, premium fabrics, overhead handrails, bulkhead grips, slip-resistant cabin sole in high-traffic areas, and courtesy lighting with companionway switch. Hand-laminated fiberglass construction uses custom blended resins and premium knitted biaxial and triaxial reinforcement throughout.