Island Packet 38
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XPresented For Sale By:
S&J Yachts Deltaville Office
United States
| Make | Island Packet |
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| Model | 38 |
| Year | 1987 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$145,000 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Cutter |
| Length | 38 ft |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass |
| Location | Deltaville, Virginia |
| Tax Status | Tax Not Applicable |
| LOA | 38 ft |
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| Beam | 12 ft 8 in |
| Max Draft | 5 ft |
| Min. Draft | 5 ft |
| Keel Type | enums.keel-type.kt-full |
| Displacement | 21500 lb |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
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| Engine Make | Yanmar |
| Engine Model | 4JHE |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Year | 1987 |
| Power | 44 hp |
| Drive Type | Direct Drive |
| Engine Location | enums.engine-location.center |
| Propeller Type | 3 Blade |
| Propeller Material | Bronze |
| Engine usage (hours) | 1851 |
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| Designer | Bob Johnson |
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| Builder | Island Packet |
| Guest Cabins | 2 |
| Guest Heads | 2 |
| Max Passengers | 7 |
| Fuel Tanks | 1 x 40 gal |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 1 x 170 gal |
| Hull Shape | Monohull |
| Windlass | Electric Windlass |
Description
Island Packet 38 – Your Passport to Ocean Adventure! ⛵
Very Well Equipped, Proven Bluewater Cruiser, Ready to Sailaway!
Set sail in timeless style aboard the Island Packet 38 — a yacht renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, comfort, and bluewater capability.
This beautiful cruiser blends classic nautical charm with modern performance. Her full-keel design delivers unmatched stability and a smooth ride in all conditions, while the spacious interior offers warm teak finishes, abundant natural light, and generous headroom rarely found in boats of this size.
Whether you dream of coastal cruising or crossing oceans, this Island Packet 38 is ready. She boasts:
✅ Solid Fiberglass Hull – Legendary Island Packet durability for safe offshore passage-making.
✅ Comfortable Two-Cabin Layout – Private staterooms plus a roomy salon perfect for entertaining or relaxing.
✅ Large Galley – Ideal for preparing gourmet meals at sea, with ample counter space and storage.
✅ Reliable Systems – Proven engine, robust rigging, and quality fittings ensure peace of mind on any voyage.
✅ Excellent Storage – Thoughtful design provides space for provisions, gear, and all your cruising essentials.
Very well maintained and turn-key ready, this Island Packet 38 is more than a sailboat — she’s your ticket to freedom, adventure, and a life less ordinary.
Schedule your private showing today and discover why the Island Packet 38 remains a beloved choice among serious sailors worldwide. Let your next great voyage begin!
HIGHLIGHTS:
Standing rigging and chainplates replaced by Mack Yacht in FL, specializes in IPs
All tanks have been replaced
New Canvas Dodger, Bimini, and connector Dec. 2023
New Main, Staysail and Genoa sails 2022, Challenge Marblehead 8.62 HA Ocean sail cloth
Full Enclosure with shade panels
New cockpit cushions 2023
New Raymarine Axiom 9 MFD 2022
New Raymarine Doppler Radar 2022
Raytheon Autopilot
SSB Radio
Holding tank and aft head plumbing removed, New Composting Head Installed 2023, Forward marine head still plumbed to pump overboard for off-shore use
Fully battened main w/Lazy Jacks/Stack Pack, 2 reef points
100% Staysail, 130% Genoa,
Asymmetrical Spinnaker (excellent condition with ATN Sleeve & Tacker)
Spinnaker Pole
New reefing lines late 2022
New Main Halyard 2023
Standing Rigging inspected 2023 – no issues
2 Electric Main Winches – Anderson 52ST Two Speed
4.2Kw Generator Entec West/Farymann Diesel 562 hrs
250 watts Solar Panels
Xantrex PROwatt pure sine wave 2KW Inverter/Charger and a Freedom 2.5KW modified sine wave Inverter/charger back-up
ACR AIS Xmit/Rcv
880 Amp House Bank, 8 Lifeline deep cycle AGM 6-volt batteries new in 2017
Lifeline GPL31T AGM starter battery new in 2017
Odyssey ODX-AGM31 combination starting and deep cycle battery for Generator new 2021
Engine Overhauled in 2011, currently 1895 engine hrs, approx.. 5000 hrs at rebuild
Entec West 4.2kw Generator
Groco SSC Fittings for easy flushing/winterization of systems
Balmar 70-110 alternator and MC-614 smart voltage regulator
Vetus 7512 Bow-thruster
Lewmar Windless
Mantus and Fortress Anchors, 300’ Rode – 150’ chain – 150’ 3 Strand
New Prop Shaft, Dripless and Cutlass Bearing 2022
3 blade MaxProp Feathering prop, factory rebuild 2023
Spectra 16 gph water maker (Pickled, never used by current owner)
Seagull Water Filter at galley sink
LED Interior Lights
LED Masthead Tri-color
LED Deck Light
Kato davits and Mercury 10-foot Hypalon RIB dinghy were added in 2015. Outboard is a 2006 8 HP 2-stroke Tohatsu, mechanic checked and serviced fall of 2023, runs great
6 person liferaft (old, needs certification)
Epirb (needs certification)
Last surveyed Dec. 2021
Needs new bottom paint
Brightwork refinished (Cetol) spring ‘24
Lee Cloths
Bosans Chair
Many Spares & Supplies
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Presented For Sale By:
S&J Yachts Deltaville Office
United States
Presented For Sale By:
S&J Yachts Deltaville Office
United States
