Engine
Yanmar 2GM20F
Total Power
-
Engine Hours
1300
Class
Sail Cruiser
Length
8.23m
Year
1987
Model
27
Capacity
-
McCotters Marina
Boat Details
Description
1987 Island Packet 27 – A Classic Cruiser Ready for Adventure
Set sail on your next adventure with the 1987 Island Packet 27, a highly regarded cruising sailboat designed by Robert K. Johnson. Known for its exceptional stability, comfort, and seaworthiness, this vessel is ready to take you wherever the wind leads. Whether you're planning weekend coastal cruises or extended bluewater passages, this well-equipped Island Packet 27 offers the perfect balance of performance, durability, and liveaboard comfort.
Key Features & Upgrades:
- Reliable Yanmar 16hp Diesel Engine – Ensures smooth and efficient cruising.
- Solar Power for Off-Grid Sustainability – Equipped with a solar charging system, allowing you to stay powered up while exploring remote anchorages.
- Comprehensive Navigation & Communication Suite – Featuring Garmin electronics, Raymarine Auto-Pilot, Ritchie Compass, and VHF radio for confident sailing.
- Comfortable & Functional Living Space – Includes a refrigerator/freezer for extended provisioning, a dodger and bimini for weather protection, and a thoughtfully designed cabin for maximum comfort.
- Dinghy Davits – Provides easy auxiliary watercraft transport, enhancing convenience at anchor.
- Recent Upgrades – A new battery charger and updated running rigging ensure reliability and ease of handling.
- Versatile Sail Inventory – Equipped with a mainsail, 145% genoa with roller furling, 130% genoa, and an asymmetrical spinnaker, allowing you to optimize performance in any wind condition.
Performance & Stability:
- Motion Comfort Ratio: 22.1 – Provides a smooth ride, minimizing fatigue in rough conditions.
- Capsize Screening Formula: 2.10 – Ensures offshore stability, making this a safe choice for extended cruising.
The Island Packet 27 is known for its solid construction, full-keel design, and spacious interior, making it an ideal choice for both new and experienced sailors looking for a dependable cruiser. From its off-grid capabilities to its proven sailing performance, this vessel is ready to take you on your next great journey.
Contact McCotter's Marina & Boatyard today to schedule a showing of this seaworthy Island Packet 27 and start planning your next sailing adventure!
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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.
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Features
Electrical Equipment
Shore Power Inlet:✓
Inverter:✓
Electronics
Depthsounder:✓
Log-Speedometer:✓
Wind Speed and Direction:✓
Repeater(s):✓
Navigation Centre:✓
Plotter:✓
Autopilot:✓
Radio:✓
Compass:✓
CD Player:✓
GPS:✓
Cockpit Speakers:✓
VHF:✓
Inside Equipment
Electric Bilge Pump:✓
Manual Bilge Pump:✓
Marine Head:✓
Air Conditioning:✓
Refrigerator:✓
Deep Freezer:✓
Battery Charger:✓
Outside Equipment
Cockpit Shower:✓
Davit(s):✓
Solar Panel:✓
Swimming Ladder:✓
Rigging
Steering Wheel:✓
Electric Winch:✓
Sails
Battened Mainsail:✓
Spinnaker:✓
Genoa:✓
Asymmetric Spinnaker:✓
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Propulsion
Engine Make:Yanmar
Engine Model:2GM20F
Engine Year:1988
Engine Hours:1300
Engine Type:Inboard
Drive Type:Other
Fuel Type:Diesel
Propeller Type:2 Blade
Propeller Material:Bronze
Specifications
Speed & Distance
Max Speed:6.3kn
Dimensions
Length Overall:8.03m
Max Draft:1.14m
Beam:3.2m
Length at Waterline:7.39m
Weights
Dry Weight:3,629kg
Miscellaneous
Windlass:Electric Windlass
Electrical Circuit:240V
Hull Material:Fibreglass
Tanks
Fresh Water Tank:1 x 117.35 l (Aluminium)
Fuel Tank:1 x 71.92 l (Aluminium)
Holding Tank:1 x 45.42 l (Aluminium)
Accommodations
Guest Cabins:1
Guest Heads:1
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