1995 Island Packet 40

The Island Packet 40 was introduced in 1993 to replace the Island Packet 38. Island Packet produced 137 hulls between 1993 and 2000. 

Designed with Island Packet Yachts' exclusive Full Foil Keel, the Island Packet 40 unifies the performance attributes of modern hull and foil designs with the superior safety, enhanced steering qualities, and more seakindly motion available only with a long keel. This feature brings numerous benefits to the cruising sailor: superior protection from damage or fouling of prop and rudder, an integral hull and keel construction for the strongest possible unified structure, a moderate draft with exceptional stability characteristics for shallow water gunkholing or worldwide voyaging, and winning performance capabilities.

Full-length cabin top handrails, double lifelines with welded bow and stern rails, recessed foredeck with bulwarks, and a premium, slip-resistant surface of a contrasting low-glare gelcoat all contribute to offshore safety.

Forward, the integral bowsprit-anchor platform increases sail area, improves sheeting angles for enhanced windward performance, and provides ready stowage and immediate access for ground tackle.

The 8-foot long cockpit has full-length contoured seats offering plenty of room for comfortable sitting or stretching out.A premium, console-mounted rack and pinion steering system is employed for its exceptional feel and rugged reliability. Integrated into the custom steering console are the single-lever engine control, compass, and flip-up cockpit table.

The cutter rig used has furling systems on both the genoa and self-tending staysail. The skipper has a variety of sail combinations available that are readily adaptable to maximize comfort, safety and performance over a wide range of wind and sea conditions. The generous sail plan, utilizing three simply managed sails, coupled with the easily-driven, long-waterline hull form, assures excellent light-air performance.

Belowdecks, two double staterooms, well-separated for privacy, and each with an adjoining head and shower, combine with an expansive central living area to provide a gracious setting. Overhead handrails, bulkhead handgrips and an easily maintained, molded slip-resistant cabin sole offer sure-footed movement while underway.

The wraparound galley is equipped with a host of detail features for both convenience and safety. The L-shaped settee in the main salon can be quickly converted to an extra double berth with its built-in pullout panel.

Forward, there is an elegant, full-width owner's stateroom, with generous stowage. The aft stateroom is similarly roomy and inviting and has a huge double berth.

The engine is mounted on a molded engine bed with an integral drip pan. Fastidious mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems are all in evidence here and are easily accessible through a removable front panel, hinged side panels and an aft cover.

All Island Packet 40 structural laminates and internal reinforcements are designed to meet or exceed rigid ABS standards for offshore yachts. Hulls are molded of knitted triaxial roving, offering vastly superior impact and puncture resistance compared to conventional woven rovings or cored construction. Deck laminates are engineered for high-strength with reduced weight, utilizing Island Packet's exclusive PolyCore system. Interior construction features an engineered grid system and reinforced fiberglass structure fully bonded with the hull to form a unit structure of immense strength and durability.

The Island Packet 40 has an extremely desirable 2 stateroom, 2 head interior layout which provides exceptional accommodations for extended cruising for two couples.

The forward Owner's Stateroom has a large Pullman Berth to starboard with a bureau and double hanging locker to port. Forward of the stateroom is a spacious fully enclosed Owner's Head, vanity and shower area and teak shower seat.

The Main Salon has a port single settee with ample storage outboard and beneath. There is a hanging locker at the forward end of the settee. The starboard L-shaped settee converts to a double berth and has storage outboard and beneath.

The Dinette Table is bulkhead mounted, fold down with storage behind. When in the down position and with leaf extended, it will accommodate 6 adults easily.

The aft portion of the starboard L shaped settee doubles as the nav seat for the aft facing Navigation Station/chart table.

The spacious U-shaped Galley is aft of the nav station. The galley features a Princess 3 burner stove, large top loading refrigerator/freezer, a SS double sink and ample counter space. 

On the portside aft of the salon is the second fully enclosed guest head, shower and vanity which is accessible from either the salon or the private aft guest stateroom which is immediately adjacent aft.

The aft guest stateroom features a very large berth with dressing seat and large hanging locker. The entire interior is completed with satin varnished teak offset by the exceptional teak and holly sole. Light and ventilation is provided by 13 opening S/S ports with screens, 7 deck hatches and 4 dorades.

• Custom mattress in master forward stateroom
• New fans in master/main salon

The spacious galley features a wrap-around design providing comfort and security when preparing meals underway in less than perfect conditions. There is exceptional storage for extended cruising or living aboard in the form of deep locker, cabinets, drawers, dish racks, and cubbies.

• Frigoboat 12V refrigeration air & keel cooled  NEW Nov 2023
• Princess 3 burner propane stove w/ oven
• Double S/S sink with spray
• Seagull Water Filter
• 12V Fan
• Propane solenoid control NEW 2023
• Overhead screened hatch

• Raymarine i70s wind/speed/depth displays New Nov 2023
• Raymarine EV-1 Auto pilot CPU and control display New Nov 2023
• Raymarine Type 1 linear drive unit New Nov 2023
• Raymarine Quantum 2 Doppler radar New Nov 2023
• Raymarine Axiom 12 Pro Chartplotter display New Nov 2023

• AGM House Batteries w/ . 900 amp hrs.
• Dedicated engine start battery -Nov 2
• Balmar 100amp alternator
• Balmar Digital Duo Charge 30amp (4) Caframo 12V fans
• 220 Watt Solar power w/ Sun Saver load controller w/ remote panel & Amp meter
• LG 440 W high efficiency solar panel mounted on adjustable Kato davits (660 watts total solar) May 2023
• Victron 100/50 MPPT smart solar controller May 2023
• New Morningstar MPPT charge controller for Bimini mounted solar Nov 2023
• New Victron Smart battery monitor Nov 2023
• All new running lights Nov 2023
• New dimmable white/blue foredeck lights Nov 2023
• New VHF antenna Nov 2023
• New Magnum 2,000W/100A inverter/charger Nov 2023

• Yanmar Model # 4JH2E Serial #07911
• Engine hours 6000
• New Yanmar instrument panel New Nov 2023
• Kanzaki transmission
• Electric fuel pump for effortless fuel filter changes NEW March 2024
• Racor 500 remote fuel filter
• Date of last oil Change 3-5-2024
• Date of Transmission Fluid change 3-5-2024
• Heat exchanger replaced/serviced 3-2-2020
• Date of Impeller change 6-16-2023
• Date of last Haul out -2/2024 Snead Island Boatworks
• Date of last Bottom job -2/2024
• Type of bottom paint- Sea Hawk Cukote Anti Fouling Paint
• New Dripless shaft seal NEW Dec 2022
• Cutlass bearing replaced NEW Dec 2022
• New SS prop shaft NEW Dec 2022
• New SS stern tube NEW Dec 2022
• Replaced air conditioner sea cock NEW Dec 2022

The construction of Island Packet Yachts is legendary. Solid GRP hulls are built with an integral keel design. Decks are cored with Island Packet’s PolyCore system.

• 65# Mantus 
• 200’ 5/16 galvanized domestic G4 windlass chain for primary NEW DEC 2022
• Lewmar electric windlass w/ cockpit & pulpit controls
• Bimini & dodger
• Full cockpit enclosure (2010)
• 10’ AB RIB Aluminum Bottom 
• Yamaha F9.9 (Less than 50 hours NEW 2022)
• Kato dinghy davit
• Edson steering wheel
• Cockpit cushions
• Cockpit table
• Cockpit shower
• OB motor lift
• OB motor rail mount
• Companionway doors w/ screen and Lexan inserts
• Cockpit Textaline Shade
• Companionway Screen
• Hatch Screens
• (4) Dorades
• Deck brush
• Boat hook
• Lifelines new (2012)
• Swim ladder
• (4) Life jackets
• Coast Guard approved safety package

• Frigoboat keel & air cooled refrigeration  Nov 2023
• Mermaid 16,000 BTU AC/Heat
• Manual heads w/ Y-Valve Both replaced Dec 2023 
• Holding tank replaced -Dec 2018
• BC Fire extinguishing system

• Chainplates from Mack Yacht Services New May 2023
• Standing Rigging and hardware Mack Sails New May 2023
• Staysail on Schaefer roller furler
• 135% Genoa on Schaefer roller furler
• Staysail New in 2008
• Mac Pac system & mainsail - NEW 2011
• Genoa refurbished in 2011
• Keel stepped aluminum mast
• Lewmar OCEAN ELECTRIC 40-111 halyard winch
• (4) Lewmar 48 ST Primaries
• (3) Regular winches
• Strong Track on mast
• Genoa/Staysail/Main professionally inspected & re-stitched Mack Sails May 2023

SAIL AREA

• IJPE : 774.83 sq ft
• I : 49.83 ft
• J : 17.75 ft
• P : 42.83 ft
• E : 15.50 ft 
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New in Dec. 2022

• New Dripless shaft seal
• Cutlass bearing replaced
• New SS prop shaft
• New SS stern tube
• New engine mounts installed
• Replaced air conditioner sea cock
• 200’ 5/16 galvanized domestic G4 windlass chain for primary
• 10’ AB RIB
• Yamaha F9.9 (Less than 50 hours) NEW 2022

New in May 2023

• All new chainplates
• All new standing rigging and hardware
• LG 440 W high efficiency solar panel mounted on adjustable Kato davits (660 watts total solar)
• Victron 100/50 MPPT smart solar controller
• Genoa/Staysail/Main professionally inspected & re-stitched

New in Nov. 2023

• New Morningstar MPPT charge controller for Bimini mounted solar
• New Victron Smart battery monitor
• New Yanmar instrument panel
• New Raymarine i70s wind/speed/depth displays
• New Raymarine EV-1 Auto pilot CPU and control display
• New Raymarine Type 1 linear drive unit
• New Raymarine Quantum 2 Doppler radar
• New Raymarine Axiom 12 Pro Chartplotter display
• All new running lights
• New dimmable white/blue foredeck lights
• New VHF antenna
• New Magnum 2,000W/100A inverter/charger
• New Frigoboat keel & air-cooled refrigeration

New in January 2024

• Bottom job
• Exterior bright work refinished

Carpe Diem is more than just a boat to us. She’s home. She’s a vessel that turned our wildest dream into an attainable reality. We bought her a knew we wanted to cruise through the Caribbean so we decided to do a shakedown cruise from the West coast of Florida to Stuart where she had her first big refit at Mack Yacht Services. Chainplates and standing rigging were replaced, as well as, additional solar and some new electronics were installed. She was ready for her first Caribbean adventure with us on board. 

We cruised through the Abacos, got to wake up to the most beautiful sunrises and anchor in front of some of the most pictures, us islands in the Bahamas. We took advantage of dinghy adventures around every cay and explored new reefs and hiking trails every day! We did not want to leave this paradise, but with Atlantic hurricane season officially upon us, we made way back to Florida. From there our plans quickly changed when she was struck by lightning, causing several electrical systems to fail. Knowing we could no longer continue cruising in this condition, we made our way back to the West Coast of Florida, where she had her second and biggest refit under our care. She had almost all electrical systems replaced and made new by Snead Island Boat works, who are highly experienced in dealing with lightning struck boats, and they did an amazing job!

When we boarded Carpe Diem, after this refit, it was like stepping onto a brand new, high-tech boat! We took a few days to get moved onto the boat, learn and troubleshoot the new systems, wait for the right weather window and made way to Key West Florida en route to the Exumas! We celebrated Christmas and New Year’s with fellow cruisers in the most unique and memorable ways, Cruisers Beach Christmas Potluck with a blazing bonfire and a Yacht Club New Year’s Eve party at Staniel Cay. We left our mark at Cruisers Beach, with our first piece of cruising memorabilia, a homemade bench, and wen helped bushwhack the hiking trail leading up to 360° views of the Anchorage and the Atlantic Ocean.

Sadly, for us, it’s all too soon for the worthy girl. But we’ve made so many incredible memories on her, met some amazing people who share similar dreams, and even learned that we will be adding to our crew with the birth of our first daughter. So for now, it’s a sad goodbye to Carpe Diem as we prepare for the birth of our child, but she has allowed us to get a glimpse of the magic and beauty of traveling the ocean. She is a vessel that has made that is made to be at sea, and our hope is that her next owner takes her on new adventures that enrich the lives of those aboard. Carpe Diem!

The Seller reports that the Vessel was struck by Lightning in Stuart FL in July 2023. The incident was reported to the marine insurance company. The boat was hauled and inspected by a marine surveyor/underwriter and the electronics were professionally replaced by ABYC technicians at Mack Yacht Services. Records and receipts will be furnished upon request to serious buyers.

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.

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