1985 Island packet Ip27 Cruiser (sail) in Forked River, NJ

SELLER DESCRIPTION

1985 ISLAND PACKET IP27, s/v Panther is a 1985 Island Packet 27 with over $20,000 in recent upgrades including NFM Stainless Ports. The Island Packet 27 is a highly successful IP design with 240 hulls crafted from 1984 to 1992. She is a sturdy coastal cruiser that take you where you want to go in comfort and safety. Her modern full keel and cutter rig provide for a safe and comfortable ride. All you need to do is sail an Island Packet to understand what sets this boat apart from the pack. Just stepping aboard Panther you realize it just feels right. The Island Packet 27 is a very stable, comfortable boat that provides a feeling of security with full length handrails, double lifelines, raised bulwarks, contoured seats with great backrests. The lifelines have netting. There is a wide bowsprit to keep anchoring gear at the ready and away from banging into the hull.

Accomodations:
The spacious interior layout provided by the broad beam (10.5 ft) carried far aft provides an exceptional amount of room and livability. There is 6â¿¿2â¿¿ headroom throughout and gorgeous new stainless steel ports. All 10 ports can be opened or closed in under 1 minute with secure quick close latches. The forward cabin features a large V-berth with storage beneath, an overhead hatch and shelves to starboard and port. All cushions are new with custom blue fabric. Just aft of the aft and starboard of the forward berth is the head compartment with hot/cold pressure water, stainless steel sink, vanity, shower, cedar lined locker and marine head. The spacious main cabin features Island Packetâ¿¿s signature bulkhead mounted drop leaf table. Overhead handrails ensure safe footing underway. Both port and starboard settee berths have teak cabinets and book shelves, and additional storage areas under and behind the cushions. The starboard settee pulls out to make a double berth. To port beside the companionway steps is the L-shaped galley featuring a 10 cubic foot heavily insulated icebox (It's HUGE), 2 Burner Origo Alcholol stove, stainless steel sink, cutlery drawers and ample storage space. Aft to starboard is a surprisingly large quarter berth with full length shelf and storage beneath that also makes an excellent sea berth. The roomy cockpit can seat eight adults in comfort and features 7â¿¿ long contoured seats with deep coamings. The cockpit makes this boat incredibly comfortable to sail and spend time at anchor. The interior is open yet warm with teak bulkheads and trim throughout, teak and holly sole and new dark blue cushions. This is a great vessel for a family just starting out in that she can accommodate up to 7 people in 4 berths and is easy to handle. * New Interior Cushions with custom fabric * Spotless Interior * Incredible Room for a 27 footer

Mechanical Equipment:
Yanmar 2GM20F, 18hp inboard diesel with low hours. * Rack and Pinion Wheel Steering * Automatic and Manual Bilge Pumps * Holding Tank * Macerator Pump * Water Pump * Hot Water Heater ( Shore power or heat exchanger from engine) Hot water under way or at anchor...a nice feature cruising.

Galley:
The galley is nicely equipped with an Origo 2 burner non pressurized alcohol stove, large ice chest (10 cubic feet - wow), stainless steel sink with hot and cold pressure water and a manual pump. The galley is complimented with lots of storage and plenty of counter space for food preparation. * Hot and Cold Pressure Water * Single Bowl Stainless Sink * Large Ice Box * Origo 2 Stove * Manual Water Pump

Electonics and Navigational Gear:
* ICOM 502 DSC VHF radio with Remote Mic in Cockpit * ST60 Raymarine depthsounder, speed, and wind instruments * Richie Globemaster Stainless Compass * Windex * Autohelm 4000 autopilot * Compass

Electrical System:
* Nav Lights * Interior Lights * (2) Batteries * Shore Power Cord * Battery Charger * Hot water heater * 12 volt and 120 volt (Shore power)

Deck and Hull Equipment:
The Island Packet 27 has poly-cell coring (A Huge Plus in Sailboats) in the deck so you never have to worry about delamination. Her side walk ways are very open and easy and secure to traverse including outward rigging to hold. The anchor handling platform forward is another safety plus when docking and anchoring. * Double life lines * Dodger and Full Bimini Awning * Cockpit Cushions * Coast Guard Gear * Teak Cockpit Table * Drink Holder * Foredeck Illumination Lights * Life Jackets * Fenders/Bumpers and Dock Lines

Sails and Rigging:
Panther is a cutter rigged sloop. * Bamar Roller Furling * Boom Vang * Full Batten Main with Mack Pack / Lazy Jacks * All New running rigging * Lewmar Self Tailing Primaries

Additional Equipment:
OVER $20,000 in Recent Upgrades! Some of the upgrades are: NEW - Stainless Steel New Found Metal Ports (2007) NEW - North Sails Full Batten Main - loose footed (2004) Other sails - North 130% Genoa (1998), Staysail (Sails professionally maintained by North Sails) NEW - Mack pack cover and lazy jacks (2004) NEW - Dodger with full Bimini - Dark Blue (2004) New Dodger windows (2009) NEW - Roller Furling (2004) NEW - Magna BBQ with Cover (2007) NEW - All new lifelines (2004) NEW - All Standing Rigging (2004) NEW - All Running Rigging (2004) NEW - Many new blocks (2004) NEW - ICOM 502 with DSC and Remote mike in cockpit (2004) NEW - Raymarine ST60 (separate) wind/speed/depth instruments (2004) NEW - Bronze Airmar depth transducer/ bronze speed transducer (2004) NEW - All New Interior Cusions - custom blue fabric (2004) NEW - Delta 22# anchor (2004) (plus danforth spare) NEW - Rebuilt masthead (halyard sheves/rollers/antena/light fixtures) (2004) NEW - Seward Hot water Heater / 6 gallon (2005) NEW - All new engine hoses (2005) ** New Water Tank and Holding tank (1999) ** A huge plus on a pre-owned boat ** NEW - Shaft / Cutlass Bearing / Packing Gland / Coupler (2008) NEW - Engine pulled, cleaned, painted (2008) NEW - Raw water pump (2007) NEW - Boom Vang (2008) NEW - 2 Batteries (2007) NEW - Cove Stripe and Acrylic Island Packet Logos (2008) NEW - Replaced Fresh Water Manifolds with all Bronze ...and much more