2005 Island Packet 445

The Island Packet 445 is a 45-foot center cockpit cruising sailboat built with fiberglass hull construction. Powered by a single 75-horsepower Yammer diesel engine, it combines traditional Island Packet build standards with design features intended for long-range passagemaking and comfortable offshore cruising.

The yacht features exceptional tankage and storage capacity, with all tanks positioned centrally below the cabin sole to optimize stability and maximize usable interior space. The design emphasizes quality throughout: the steering system uses a geared rack and pinion arrangement, fuel system connections are swedged and threaded fittings, and seacocks and prop shaft couplings are secured with thru-bolts and lock nuts. Electrical systems include heavy-duty alternators with Digital Duo-Charge controllers, premium pre-tinned wiring, and large-capacity absorbed glass mat batteries.

Additional details reflecting the build quality include magnetic reed bilge pump switches and careful material selection throughout the yacht. With one head and thoughtful layout, the 445 is designed to support extended cruising.