1998 Island Packet 40 - Soul Bound
Owner Loved Vessel
Whether you’re planning your next offshore voyage or dreaming of a liveaboard lifestyle, this 1998 Island Packet 40 delivers the comfort, security, and quality craftsmanship synonymous with the Island Packet name. Renowned for their solid construction, practical layouts, and bluewater readiness, Island Packet yachts continue to be a top choice among discerning cruisers. This particular vessel, thoughtfully upgraded from 2022 to 2025 is turnkey-ready for your next adventure.
Serious Cruising Potential
Built to go the distance, the Island Packet 40 is a proven platform for bluewater cruising. With a full keel for directional stability, a cutter rig for versatile sail handling, and robust construction that inspires confidence offshore, she is well-suited to crossing oceans or navigating remote island chains. Comfortable accommodations, large tankage capacities, and redundant systems make extended voyages not only possible but enjoyable. This vessel is equipped with a full suite of modern electronics, a watermaker, solar panels, and recent rigging and sail upgrades, ensuring she’s ready to depart on her next serious passage.
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTACT A BROKER
The Island Packet 40 features a spacious and livable cruising interior with:
Two private cabins with double berths
Two full heads with toilets, showers, and storage
Teak and holly sole throughout
Drop-leaf teak salon table and ultra-leather seating (new cushions recommended)
Chart table with full instrumentation and 12V/AC panels
Reverse cycle Cruisair A/C: 12k BTU forward, 16k BTU salon (new salon unit in 2023)
- U-shaped galley with:
- Force 10 propane stove
- Oven
- Double stainless sinks
- Microwave
- Dometic refrigeration
New Raymarine Axiom 2 Pro 12″ Chartplotter (2024)
New Quantum 2 Raydome radar (2024)
New Raymarine AIS (2024)
New Raymarine Autopilot system (2024)
2 New Raymarine i50s (2024)
New Raymarine i60 (2024)
2 New VHF radios (2024)
Starlink System (connected, not yet mounted)
Iridium GO! system (2024)
Yanmar 4JH2E 37.5 hp diesel – 3700 hours
Kanzaki KM4A transmission, 2.66:1 ratio
MaxProp feathering prop
Tides Marine dripless shaft seal
Racor fuel filtration system
Extensively upgraded for off-grid capability:
12V DC / 120V AC systems
New Victron MultiPlus Compact Inverter/Charger (2022)
Victron Smart Shunt (2022)
Victron MPPT 150/70 Solar Charge Controller (2022)
Cerbo GX and GX Touch 50 Controller (2022)
Three 150ah solar panels
New Victron 12V/125ah SuperCycle batteries (2025)
Blue Sky 2000e Solar controller (existing system)
New Raymarine electronics suite (2024, see Nav section)
New Genoa (2024, Mac Sails)
New Staysail (2024, Mac Sails)
New reefing lines (2024)
New Code Zero (optional, 2024)
New Doyle StackPack mainsail with battens (prior to 2021)
Cutter rig with keel-stepped mast
Tides Marine mast track system
New standing rigging (2022)
New halyards (2024, Mac Sails)
New whisker pole (2024)
New spreader LED lights (2022)
- Cruise RO Watermaker
- Seaward 11-gallon water heater
- 2024 Highfield Classic Dinghy
- New main salon A/C
