Island Packet Sail Catamarans For Sale

Island Packet yachts, as represented in these listings, emphasize robust construction, seakeeping and accommodations intended for extended cruising. Several models cited were designed by naval architect Bob Johnson and built by Island Packet Yachts; listings repeatedly note solid fiberglass hulls and decks, teak joinery and interior joinery work, and structural systems intended to reduce common long‑term issues such as osmotic blistering.

The company’s full‑keel approach and Full Foil Keel technology are recurring features in the listings. These arrangements are described as providing directional stability and protecting the rudder and propeller, often incorporating an encapsulated keel rather than traditional keel bolts and a lower pintle rudder layout. Foam‑filled watertight chambers, integrally molded keels and skeg‑mounted rudders are cited for reserve buoyancy, impact resistance and the ability to beach or dry out in some designs.

Island Packet’s Packet Cat series represents a distinct branch within the brand: catamaran designs include the DeltaPod bow and a tunneled bridgedeck, features specifically highlighted for reduced wave impacts, increased bridgedeck clearance and added foredeck storage. The Packet Cat 35 is shown with a focus on a spacious deck plan, wide side decks, a wrap‑around cockpit with raised helm and a “garage” tunnel for dinghy stowage, and describes solid laminate construction with internal grid systems and PolyCore deck laminates.

Accommodation arrangements across listings emphasize comfortable liveaboard layouts: multiple cabins with en‑suite heads, U‑shaped galleys, convertible saloon settees and extensive storage. Interior joinery is commonly solid teak or similar hardwoods, with oak soles noted on larger models. Equipment fits shown in the listings include navigation electronics, autopilot, radar, energy and water systems, ground tackle and safety gear consistent with offshore passages.

Operationally, listings document vessels that have completed long passages and transoceanic crossings, and examples show individual boats refitted with modern engines, propulsion work, electronics and topside refinish work. The profile that emerges is a family of yachts focused on conservative engineering, offshore capability and accommodations scaled for comfortable long‑distance cruising.