Island Packet Estero

Accommodations

• Ten opening ports w/screens — polished s/s, safety glass. Five deck hatches with Ocean Air screens and shades. Two Dorade style vents w/screens and plugs.
• Select hardwoods, veneers and coordinated surfaces for bulkheads, cabinetry and trim. Louvered cabin and locker doors, extensive radius corner detailing, cedar-lined lockers and drawers.
• Furniture quality satin gloss varnish applied to all interior wood surfaces in a multi-coat process.
• Molded fiberglass headliner with textured finish.
• Main saloon with drop-leaf table keeps area open for socializing or, with leaves extended, provides for comfortable dining with guests. Each Ultraleather upholstered settee suitable for use as a single berth or, with an optional set of filler cushions, converts to two double berths. Generous storage under the seat cushions, behind forward backrest and in hanging locker. Varnished teak and holly sole.
• Private owner’s stateroom aft features large double berth with innerspring mattress, cedar-lined hanging locker, bureau, shelf and full-length mirror. Opening port, overhead hatch with screen/shade. Marine Berber style carpet on sole. Lift-off cover and hinged door provide engine access, as well as through a removable panel behind companionway steps.
• Head compartment with separate shower stall and seat. Vanity with s/s sink, storage cabinets above and below, plus additional storage in outboard cabinet. Shower stall includes overhead hooks for use as wet locker. Opening port and overhead hatch with screen/shade.
• Quarter berth cabin/navigation station - multi-use area with berth covered in designer fabric. Pocket door on overhead track. Hinged chart table drops to provide open area forward of the berth. Master electrical panels and cabinetry provided for a variety of electronics, including:
• Raymarine ST-60 Graphic Repeater, Link 20 Battery Monitor and 12V Outlet. Tilt-out chart bin beneath nav table, bureau and shelf outboard. Opening port and overhead hatch with screen/shade.
• U-shaped galley with hardwood fiddles on counter edges. Well-insulated refer/freezer compartments with double-gasketed lids and gas support struts for easy access. Frigoboat* keel cooled refer/freezer system, w/digital controls. Electric drain pump, light, storage drawer beneath. Gimballed 2-burner range w/oven - deluxe Force lO® safety type with stainless steel sealed burner top, lift-off cover. Stainless steel guard rail w/harness hooks. Pot and pan storage under. Microwave, deep double s/s sinks, hot & cold pressure water tap with retractable spray unit, manual fresh water pump, slide-out trash bin, dish racks & cutlery drawers, opening port, overhead hatch with screen/shade.
• SeaGull® IV water filter services cold water tap in head and dedicated faucet (cold only) at galley sink.
• Slip resistant sole in head (tile pattern), galley, nav area, and companionway. (diamond pattern)
• Numerous chrome-plated cabin sidelights with individual dimmers, overhead lights with remote dimmer switch, courtesy lights with remote switch at companionway, dome lights in cockpit locker, anchor locker, icebox compartments, and bilge.
• Removable stainless steel companionway ladder with teak treads, engine access behind.
• Teak grate located at base of ladder lifts out to reveal dust tray, tray lifts out for bilge sump access. Interior handrails for added safety and security.
• Storage rack for companionway drop boards.

Electronics and Navigation

• Raymarine ST60+ Wind/Depth/Speed instruments mounted in sea hood.
• Raymarine E-80 Color Chart Plotter/Sonar/Radar w/Northeast Platinum Chart Chip.
• Raymarine ST60+ Graphic Display.
• Raymarine ST6002+ Autopilot Control.
• All mounted in custom system on custom helm pedestal for optimum access and visibility, sitting or standing.
• Raymarine RD424D digital 4kw radome, mast mounted on custom Kato SS mount.
• Raymarine ST60+ Graphic Display at Nav Desk.
• Raymarine SeaTalk High Speed Network Switch.
• Raymarine DSM30 600w Digital Sounder Module.
• Raymarine B60 Tilted Element 50/200kHz Transducer.
• Raymarine X10 Smartpilot CPU.
• Raymarine Type 1 Smartpilot Linear Drive.
• Raymarine Raystar 125 DGPS-WAAS.
• Icom M-604 DSC-VHF/Hailer/Listener/Auto Fog Horn mounted in custom cockpit alcove.
• Link 20 dual bank battery monitor mounted at Nav Desk.

Sails and Rigging

• Anodized and powder coated aluminum Charleston Spar*, single spreader, keel stepped, furling mast with masthead and P&S spreader mounted flag halyards, P&S Mobri S-4 radar reflectors, Kato SS radar mount, 30w hailer horn and dual electric horns.
• Quantum* Sails: in-mast roller furling main and roller furling jib in high modulus Dacron® with white UV sun panels.
• Hoyt self-vanging jib boom for ease of handling, improved performance and superb adaptability.
• Jib on Harken® roller furling system.
• Main & Jib halyards led to Lewmar Ocean Series 16C, 2-speed winches on mast. Mainsail roller furling control lines and jib sheet led aft to cockpit through stoppers to Lewmar Ocean Series 30CST, 2-speed winch. Boom vang/preventer. Main sheet traveler w/4:1 control system led to cockpit. Main sheet and spare main halyard led to cockpit through stoppers to Lewmar Ocean Series 3OCST winch.
• Mid-boom sheeting for unobstructed cockpit & dodger installations.
• Cockpit coaming bins for sail control lines.
• (1)10” chrome & (2) floating lock-in winch handles.

Deck and Cockpit

• Cockpit covered with a custom Lippincott* Bimini/Dodger/Bimini full enclosure w/two sail handling windows, side hand rails, removable center panel and roll-up sides.
• Ergonomically shaped cockpit seats over 7’ long, deep storage locker and tray under gasketed seat hatches, wide coamings with line bins, Custom folding helm seat lifts for LPG access, four harness padeyes, two 2” cockpit scuppers, engine panel adjacent to helm in covered alcove, hot and cold shower.
• Edson CD-i® geared rack & pinion steering system for superior reliability and control with custom helm pedestal for safer more ergonomic access to the electronics installations.. Includes Ritchie® compass with custom Island Packet nav grid, s/s wheel, pedestal guard, single lever engine control with premium Glendinning® control cables, hinged fiberglass cockpit table. Emergency tiller with storage brackets in locker.
• Sliding companionway hatch with sea hood and custom companionway screen, interior latch, and exterior hasp and lock. Knot, depth, and wind indicators — Raymarine® ST6O — mounted in seahood intrument pod. Integrally molded dodger mount on cabin top. Solid teak drop boards, center drop board with safety glass port, board retaining pin, interior storage rack.
• Wide, recessed side decks and foredeck, full length s/s cabin top handrails
• Large anchor locker with overhead deck hatch, sealed bulkhead aft, drain to bilge w/shutoff valve, large divided rode bins with hooks for lines/fenders/gear.
• Wide integral bow platform w/exclusive IP designed and patented SeaSafe® anchor roller for fully captive, low chafe chain/rode control, quick anchor deployment and secure storage. 2nd SeaSafe anchor roller and deck pipe. Muir* Atlantic 1000 electric windlass w/cockpit and deck controls, 200' 5/16 Galv. all chain rode & shackles, and 44lb. Delta self launching plow anchor as primary. Second anchor roller, chain stopper, 300' premium nylon rode, 30' Galv chain & shackles lead and Danforth Deepset II 2500 anchor as secondary. High pressure anchor wash system w/hose & nozzle
• Double lifelines and s/s bow & stern rails, s/s flagstaff and holder, Dorade style vents with vinyl cowls.
• Stern gate with quick release hook, integral stern rail seats.
• Side decks drain to boot stripe.
• Four 12” mooring cleats, two 10” spring line cleats, chocks and flush mount chafe guards.
• High impact vinyl rubrail with s/s striker.
• Fiberglass stern platform w/ss frame and Starboard inserts, boarding ladder with Starboard steps and under platform swim ladder for easy access by persons in the water.

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing

• 40 HP Yanmar 3JH4E diesel - three cylinder engine, fresh water cooled, rubber isolation mounts on reinforced fiberglass bed with integral oil pan, mechanical fuel pump, 100 amp Balmar alternator and Charles® digital Duo Charge controller. 3 blade fixed prop, Racor fuel filter with water separator and monitoring gauge mounted on access door in aft stateroom. Jacketed fuel lines with swedged and threaded ends, auxiliary electric fuel pump w/momentary switch for bleeding lines, cooling water intake strainer w/isolation valve for electric head & anchor wash down. Pre-plumbed for dealer/owner installed oil change system.
• Extensive sound control - premium lead-lined insulation, gasketed access doors.
• Vetus* 6hp bow thruster w/joystick control at helm.
• (6)12 volt maintainance-free AGM marine batteries: (5)for house and (1) dedicated engine start. Momentary parallel switch in cockpit for emergency starting.
• UL® listed marine pre-tinned 600V color coded and numbered wiring throughout.
• Deluxe electrical panels with battery switch, gauges and breakers for DC & AC systems, battery test system, Link 20 battery monitor, and indicator lights. Electric pumps, LPG, and battery charger controls.
• 30 amp AC dockside power system with inlet breaker and one 50’ shore power cord and holder. Numerous outlets - all with GFCI protection, Prosign* 1000 watt inverter system,
• Fail-safe galvanic isolator.
• Charles® 5000 series 40 amp battery charger — three stage, temperature compensating, UL® listed.
• 2 Kyocera 140 watt solar panels on custom Kato tilting mount on Kato Island model dinghy davits. 
• Engine instrument panel with tachometer, hour meter, and engine monitoring system at helm.
• Electrical DC grounding/bonding system for rig and underwater metals.
• Pressure water system w/hot & cold water service in galley, head, and cockpit shower. UL® listed, six gallon electric (AC only) water heater with engine heat exchanger, insulated hot water hoses throughout. Dedicated icebox drain pump w/strainer. Shower and head sink drains to sump with strainer and pump.
• LPG system with(2)10 pound aluminum tanks in self-draining storage compartment with gasketed lid, remote solenoid, dual safety shutoffs and gauge; room for extra tank.
• Fuel, water and holding tanks below cabin sole maximize storage and stability and minimize trim changes with varying fluid levels.
• Fuel tank constructed of welded, baffled, heavy gauge marine grade aluminum (5052-H32) with shut off valve, s/s deck fill, tank-mounted gauge. Pre-plumbed for additional pick up/return for dealer/owner installed generator or heater system.
• ThermoCureTM fresh water tank constructed of molded and baffled resin infused fiberglass using FDA approvable VE resins, s/s deck fill, remote tank level gauge.
• ThermoCureTM fiberglass holding tank with s/s deck pump out fitting, remote tank level gauge and electric macerator pump and valves for overboard discharge.
• Heavy duty Rule® 3700 electric bilge pump with auto control and premium Water Witch® electronic float switch. BilgeAlert® bilge alarm w/remote alarm panel w/warning light at helm.
• UL® listed bronze, thru-bolted, flanged seacocks on all thru-hulls below waterline, ball valves on thru-hulls in boot stripe.

At 2,400 rpm, the Yanmar 40-horsepower engine with a big 17-inch, three-bladed prop will push the boat at 6.6 knots. At wide-open throttle, 3,400 rpm, the average speed was 7.3 knots. 

Hull Layup and Construction

• One-piece integral hull and keel of 100% hand laminated high modulus knitted fiberglass infused with a proprietary pressure-fed roller application system. Light ivory gelcoat with urethane painted Navy boot stripe
• Fully encapsulated lead ballast forms double bottom over length of keel. No keel bolts to maintain, loosen or leak.
• Molded interior structural base unit bonded with hull and interior bulkhead system to form unified structure.
• Chainplates interlocked and bonded directly with hull structure for secure “belt-and-suspenders” installation.
• Deck laminate features Island Packet’s exclusive PolyCore®, virtually eliminating the potential for deck deterioration associated with other core materials. Includes a 10 year pro-rated limited warranty.
• Two-tone deck surfaces: light ivory with tan diamond pattern slip resistant surfaces.
• One-piece deck attached to integral hull flange with bolts, lock nuts and urethane adhesive sealant. Hardware backed with aluminum plates where required.
• Molded fiberglass headliner with textured finish.

Note: The Estero does not have the traditional Island Packet teak cap rail which for most will be a welcome relief from the annual maintenance.  

Broker’s Comments

Valkyrie has been fastidiously maintained by one of New England’s finest boat yards.  She is currently in the water and ready to sail anywhere in the world.  All photos are very accurate to her condition and reflect the high level of care that this fine yacht has received.  For high definition photos, please forward a request via email.  You will then receive a return email with a one-click link to a full gallery of high definition photos.

Highly Recommended!

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.