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| Fuel | Diesel | Hull Material | Fiberglass | ||
| Beam | 13 ft 1 in | Max Draft | 5 ft 7 in | ||
| Dry Weight | 40000 lb | Engine Make | Yanmar | ||
| Engine Year | 1993 | Fuel Capacity | 100 gal | ||
| Length at Waterline | 37 ft | Length Overall | 44 ft 6 in | ||
| Cabin Headroom | 6 ft 4 in | Freeboard | 3 ft 10 in | ||
| Number of Heads | 2 | Holding Tank Size | 30 gal | ||
| Water Capacity | 195 gal | Number of Berths | 2 | ||
| Number of Engines | 1 | Max Bridge Clearance | 58 ft 6 in | ||
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Major Price Reduction! Motivated Seller! This is a rare opportunity to own a superbly preserved world cruising yacht, the Island Packet 44. I had the privilege of helping her current owners find the boat two years ago. Ironically, it was the first boat we looked at. Though we looked at many others up and down the east coast of the US, we kept coming back to this boat. The more yachts we scrutinized, the more we knew this was the boat to buy. Now you have that same chance. This particular boat has been only lightly cruised on the Chesapeake Bay for years, even though she is completely outfitted for round-the-world voyaging. Step aboard and the level of care she has enjoyed will be obvious. "Sophyra" has enjoyed substantial upgrades during the 2009-2011 time frame. is a beautiful Island Packet 44. She is the one you want to buy! She is lightly used in perfect condition. Over the past three years her owners have upgraded the vessel with new sails, new running rigging, new air conditioning system, new Garmin GPS plotter, new wind generation, and new solar panels. About the only thing I can think of that you might add to this totally tricked out yacht would be a watermaker. That will be easy as the plumbing and wiring for one is already in place! In 1990 Island packet conceived a truly world capable long range cruiser, the IP44, what would be their flagship model for several years. Classic in her lines, yet modern, versatile, and very quick, she's the perfect boat for short or long term time aboard, both above and below decks. Bob Johnson, owner of IP and designer of this yacht, has a passion for yacht design and boat building that has fueled the company through more than 30 models. Island Packet's success is built on a the commitment to build a quality boat that meets the needs and expectations of her owners. While the vessels have evolved with new layouts and new creature features, often with lots of input from current IP owners, you can see through new models for sale today the heritage that comes from this model, so popular through the 1990's. These vessels age very well and they hold their value better than many other brands on the market today. This yacht has evolved over the years into their current model, the IP460, a yacht that, similarly equipped, will set you back about $750,000. What makes them so ideal? This yacht is incredibly solidly constructed, a feature you'll notice before you're even out of the slip and sailing. She's so easy and safe to sail -- nearly everything is controllable from the cockpit. Her cockpit is huge, great for safety in big waves off shore, accommodating for crew and several guests AND plenty of length for those lazy sailing days when you just want to unwind and take a nap while your companions run the boat. Her decks are wide and easy to transit as you head forward. Throughout their large and versatile line of yachts, IP44 continues the traditions of top quality construction, top-of-the-line gear and systems, plenty of room all the tasks and projects you may want to enjoy while aboard. The main salon is spacious and versatile, with L-shaped seating to starboard & twin lounge seats to port. The flip down salon table gives you so much room when you need the space while entertaining. Her galley is second to none in her size range and ideal for gourmet meal preparation. Her nav station, nowadays nearly a thing of the past, is huge and makes a great home office space as well as having plenty of room for real charts and plenty of electronics. She has tw |
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This is a rare opportunity to own a superbly preserved world cruising yacht, the Island Packet 44. I had the privilege of helping her current owners find the boat two years ago. Ironically, it was the first boat we looked at. Though we looked at many others up and down the east coast of the US, we kept coming back to this boat. The more yachts we scrutinized, the more we knew this was the boat to buy. Now you have that same chance. This particular boat has been only lightly cruised on the Chesapeake Bay for years, even though she is completely outfitted for round-the-world voyaging. Step aboard and the level of care she has enjoyed will be obvious. "Sophyra" has enjoyed substantial upgrades during the 2009-2011 time frame. is a beautiful Island Packet 44. She is the one you want to buy! She is lightly used in perfect condition. Over the past three years her owners have upgraded the vessel with new sails, new running rigging, new air conditioning system, new Garmin GPS plotter, new wind generation, and new solar panels. About the only thing I can think of that you might add to this totally tricked out yacht would be a watermaker. That will be easy as the plumbing and wiring for one is already in place! In 1990 Island packet conceived a truly world capable long range cruiser, the IP44, what would be their flagship model for several years. Classic in her lines, yet modern, versatile, and very quick, she's the perfect boat for short or long term time aboard, both above and below decks. Bob Johnson, owner of IP and designer of this yacht, has a passion for yacht design and boat building that has fueled the company through more than 30 models. Island Packet's success is built on a the commitment to build a quality boat that meets the needs and expectations of her owners. While the vessels have evolved with new layouts and new creature features, often with lots of input from current IP owners, you can see through new models for sale today the heritage that comes from this model, so popular through the 1990's. These vessels age very well and they hold their value better than many other brands on the market today. This yacht has evolved over the years into their current model, the IP460, a yacht that, similarly equipped, will set you back about $750,000. What makes them so ideal? This yacht is incredibly solidly constructed, a feature you'll notice before you're even out of the slip and sailing. She's so easy and safe to sail -- nearly everything is controllable from the cockpit. Her cockpit is huge, great for safety in big waves off shore, accommodating for crew and several guests AND plenty of length for those lazy sailing days when you just want to unwind and take a nap while your companions run the boat. Her decks are wide and easy to transit as you head forward. Throughout their large and versatile line of yachts, IP44 continues the traditions of top quality construction, top-of-the-line gear and systems, plenty of room all the tasks and projects you may want to enjoy while aboard. The main salon is spacious and versatile, with L-shaped seating to starboard & twin lounge seats to port. The flip down salon table gives you so much room when you need the space while entertaining. Her galley is second to none in her size range and ideal for gourmet meal preparation. Her nav station, nowadays nearly a thing of the past, is huge and makes a great home office space as well as having plenty of room for real charts and plenty of electronics. |
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I know that when I travel with clients FAR out of town for yachts, I don't like surprises when I get there. It's embarrassing for me and can make for an expensive trip. With that in mind, I'd like to share my rating of various systems on the boat so you'll be as informed as possible before you come for a visit. My rating system is on a 1-10 scale with 10 being 'excellent' (in MY opinion). Please view this list as a GUIDE only. Everyone's idea of good and bad can vary quite a bit. My goal in doing this is to help you reach a comfort level with the boat before you invest time and energy to come and see it. I'll summarize by saying that this appears to be an excellent yacht worthy of serious consideration.
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Classic IP lines, powerful rig, huge cockpit, easy movement around the decks, well placed top quality rigging, lots of opening ports. You'll see that this is obviously a passagemaking yacht before you even step aboard. Boarding is through gates on either side right near the front of the cockpit. The cockpit is almost 8' long with plenty of room for lots of crew or lounging topsides. All lines come aft for sail handling, furling, hoisting, trimming. An electric halyard winch allows you to do everything, from hoisting the main, to hoisting the dinghy/outboard, to furling headsails in a big wind, to pulling guests from the water! If you haven't had one on your previous yachts, you'll intstantly fall in love with it and what it does to make your life aboard simpler. Broad side decks take you forward to the mast and foredeck. More winches on the mast facilitate hoisting the jib and staysail onto the furlers. Lines are smartly run around the boat out of the way for easy passage around the boat in rough seas. Every hatch and port opens to bring light and air into the boat. All are top quality aluminum (hatches) and chromed bronze (ports) for serious off shore work. |
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