Island Packet 32' 32

Well equipped cruising sailboat with significant recent upgrades and maintenance

The Island Packet 32 is well known for its solid construction, comfortable cruising layout, and capable full-keel design. “Getting There" is a 1994 Island Packet 32 offering a proven cruising platform with an extensive list of equipment and significant work completed in recent years.

A professional in water and haul out marine survey was completed in July 2022. The survey described the vessel as a well constructed, well appointed and comfortable boat, and found the hull, deck and underwater surfaces to be in generally good condition. The survey also noted that the decks and superstructure showed no indications of moisture intrusion or delamination at the time of inspection.

Vessel Specifications

Year: 1994

Make/Model: Island Packet 32

Name: Getting There

LOA: 35'

LOD: 32' 5"

Beam: 11' 6"

Draft: 4' 4"

Displacement: Approximately 13,500 lbs

Ballast: Approximately 5,950 lbs

Hull: Fiberglass/FRP

Hull Design: Full displacement hull with modified full keel and protected rudder

Engine: Yanmar 3GM30F, 27 HP diesel, rebuilt 2024

Fuel: 28 gallons

Fresh Water: 85 gallons

Holding Tank: 24 gallons

Shore Power: 30 amp

Documentation: U.S. Coast Guard documented

Significant Recent Work & Upgrades

A substantial amount of money has been invested in the boat since the 2022, with documented work and equipment purchases totaling approximately $27,500. Recent work and additions include:

- Watermaker 

- New bottom paint 

- Dinghy

- Yamaha outboard

- New windlass

- New cockpit seating

- Hard solar panel

- Two new batteries

- New water pump

- New toilet

- New canvas rail covers and windlass covers

- New waste thru hull

- Mechanical lift pump and assembly

- Fuel injector pump/service

- Fuel valve

- Head gasket

- Heat exchanger

- Rebuilt cylinder head

Cruising & Sailing Equipment

The boat is equipped for serious coastal and extended cruising, including:

- Fully battened mainsail with two reefs

- Genoa with UV protection

- Staysail with UV protection

- Asymmetrical spinnaker with sock

- Harken roller furling systems for headsail and staysail

- Dutchman mainsail flaking system

- Lewmar self tailing winches

- Edson wheel steering

- Raymarine autopilot

- Manual windlass

- 35 lb CQR anchor

- Fortress FX-23 anchor

- Chain and nylon rode

- Stainless steel bow pulpit and stern rail system

- Bimini and dodger with connecting canvas

- Cockpit cushions and folding cockpit table

Electronics & Navigation:

- Standard Horizon GX2150 VHF with GPS/AIS

- Remote RAM 3 microphone at helm

- Garmin GPSMAP 546S chartplotter

- Raymarine wheel-pilot autopilot with P70 control head

- B&G speed/depth instrumentation

- B&G wind instrumentation

- B&G multifunction display

- Ritchie compass

- Weems & Plath barometer and clock

Comfortable Cruising Interior

The classic Island Packet interior provides an efficient and comfortable layout for extended cruising.

The forward cabin features a V-berth, followed by an enclosed head with shower accessible from both the forward cabin and main salon. The main salon includes a convertible L-shaped settee, dining table and navigation station, with a quarter cabin and double berth aft. The U-shaped galley is located to starboard.

Interior features include:

- Teak and teak/holly interior

- Quality built in cabinetry

- Convertible salon seating

- Quarter berth

- Enclosed head with shower

- U-shaped galley

- Stainless steel double sink

- 2-burner gimballed LPG stove with oven

- 12V refrigeration

- 120V microwave

- Multiple opening ports and hatches

- 12V lighting

- Ample storage

Additional Cruising Features:

- 85 gallon freshwater capacity

- 24 gallon holding tank

- 12V pressure water system

- Hot water through 120V/engine heat exchange

- LPG cooking system

- 30amp shore power

- Battery bank with Balmar alternator and external regulator

- ProMariner ProNautic smart battery charger

- Solar panel

- Freshwater cockpit shower

- Dinghy and Yamaha outboard

- Stainless steel boarding ladder

- Cockpit table

- Numerous dock lines and fenders

The Island Packet 32 offers the combination many cruising sailors are looking for: a substantial full keel fiberglass hull, protected rudder, comfortable interior, excellent storage and a manageable size for a couple or small family.

“Getting There” is a well equipped cruising boat with a substantial list of upgrades and mechanical work completed since the 2022.