Island Packet 44

BOAT IS MOVING TO BEAUFORT NC 28516

The Island Packet 44 is a respected bluewater cruiser renowned for comfort, safety, and long-distance capability. Built in the U.S.A., Island Packet Yachts are celebrated for their robust full-keel design, high-quality fiberglass construction, and warm, handcrafted interiors. Known for their reliability and offshore confidence, these boats are favorites among cruisers worldwide and are perfectly suited for both liveaboard life and extended ocean passages.

This particular Island Packet 44 has just completed a successful round-trip voyage from the Bahamas, demonstrating her capability and dependable systems. Her chainplates are original, which is reflected in the price and offers excellent value for a buyer seeking a high-impact DIY upgrade. Updating or replacing the chainplates—an upgrade many IP owners eventually choose—can significantly increase the vessel’s long-term value and provide added confidence for future offshore passages.

Overall, she offers a solid cruising platform with a strong foundation, along with a handful of manageable upgradesthat will allow her next owner to personalize and refine her to their preferences.

Whether you’re preparing for your next cruising adventure or seeking a well-built, proven bluewater yacht with exceptional value, this Island Packet 44 delivers the space, comfort, and seaworthiness the brand is known for.

Centrally listed by Matthew Hedrick of Beaufort Yacht Sales.

Email: [email protected]

Electronics

Navigation & Instruments

• Raymarine Autopilot (new helm & head unit)

• Raymarine Autopilot Brain Box

• Raymarine SeaTalk Bus

• Raymarine ST60 Depth (helm)

• Raymarine SL72 Pathfinder Radar (cabin)

• Raymarine Fluxgate Compass

• Garmin GPSMAP 3205 (cabin)

• Garmin Echomap CV Multi-Screen (helm)

• Garmin inReach SE+

• Garmin Transom-Mount Transducer (unmounted)

• Ritchie Compass (helm)

• NavPod Grand Prix Series Mount

Communications

• Standard Horizon Matrix AIS/GPS VHF Radio (cabin)

• Standard Horizon RAM3 Remote Mic (helm)

• Emergency VHF Antenna

Audio

• Sony Stereo (cabin)

• West Marine Cockpit Speakers

Additional Electronics

• Backstay Isolator (for SSB)

• Weems & Plath Barometer / Temperature / Humidity

• West Marine Spotlight

Electrical Systems

Power

• 110V AC System

• 12V DC System

• Batteries: (2) 8D House, Starting Battery, Bow Thruster Battery

• ProMariner ProSport Automatic Battery Charger

• Renogy 3 kW Inverter (2024)

• Wind Generator (2019)

• Solar Panels: 500W + 150W (2 total)

• SeaChoice Solar Controller

• West Marine Digital Solar Charge Controller (30A, new in box)

Outlets & Accessories

• Double USB Inlet

Galley & Heads

• Double Stainless-Steel Sink

• Tappan Microwave

• Force 10 Propane Stove/Oven (3-burner)

• Ice Box w/ Refrigeration

• Atwood 6-gal Water Heater (needs element; replacement unit in storage)

• LED Salon Lighting (with USB ports)

• Guest Fan

• Magma Grill

• ShurFlo Fresh Water Pump

• ShurFlo Raw Water Pump

Main Deck

Ground Tackle

• Plow Anchor w/ 50' Chain & Rode

• Lewmar 44 lb Plow Anchor

• Danforth-style Anchor

• Lewmar Windlass (2021)

Covers & Canvas

• Bimini Top (2025, needs bow)

• Dodger (needs isinglass)

• Mainsail Cover (2025)

Deck Gear

• Washdown in Anchor Locker

• Cockpit Shower

• 6-Step Swim Ladder

• On-Deck Solar Fans (3)

• Dorade Vents (3)

• Deck Hatches (9 total, 2 with new lenses)

• SS Outboard Motor Lift

• Folding Cockpit Table

• Rod Holders (4)

• Lewmar Dinghy Davits (damaged, in storage)

Hull & Misc.

• Bottom Paint (9/2022)

• Cockpit Cushions (in storage, worn)

• Shaft & Dripless Shaft Seal (2024)

Misc. Storage

• 5-gal Water Jugs (5)

• 5-gal Fuel Jugs (3)

Mechanical Equipment

• Dometic Reverse-Cycle Air System

• Automatic Bilge Pump

• Whale Gusher Manual Bilge Pump

• Lewmar Bow Thruster (needs battery)

• Racor Dual Fuel Filters

• Fuel Prime Pump

• Emergency Tiller

Sailing Equipment

Rigging & Sails

• Harken Roller Furling (Genoa & Staysail)

• Harken Traveler

• North Mainsail (2019, needs reef-point repair)

• North 110% Genoa (2020, newer Sunbrella cover)

• Spinnaker Pole

• Boom Vang (rope & tackle style)

• Bosun Chairs (2)

• Chainplates (1994)

Winches

• Barient Winch Handle

• Harken Granny Winch Handle

• Lewmar Winches:

  • #8 (1, mast)

  • #16 2-speed, self-tailing (3, cockpit)

  • #24 2-speed (1, mast)

  • #43 2-speed, self-tailing (2, cockpit)

  • #52 2-speed, self-tailing (1, cockpit)