1989 Island Packet 35
“TRANQUILITY”
03Specifications
04Description
The Island Packet 35 was one of the most popular models of the builders’ range of blue-water cruisers and is still acknowledged as one of the best cruising boats available for under $100,000. The current owners of TRANQUILITY have owned her for the past 26 years and have recently taken care of a number of maintenance and upkeep items (see full list below).
EQUIPMENT
The Island Packet 35 was one of the most popular models of the builders’ range of blue-water cruisers and is still acknowledged as one of the best cruising boats available for under $100,000. The current owners of TRANQUILITY have owned her for the past 26 years and have recently taken care of maintenance and upkeep items like:
· New chainplates (2018)
· New holding tank and sanitation hoses (2003)
· New transmission, motor mounts, prop shaft and cutlass bearing (2011)
· New exhaust elbow (2021)
· New air conditioning and refrigeration systems (2016)
· New genoa and UV suncover (2018)
· New settee upholstery (2019)
· New batteries (2021 - five house plus an engine start)
· New bottom Paint (2021)
· New washdown pump, new battery monitor, new bilge pumps, outboard motor tune-up (2022)
· New engine exhaust hose, vacuum gauge and updated refrigeration coolant system (2023)
MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING SYSTEMS
· AirMarine wind generator (currently non-op) w/spare blades
· Frigiboat refrigeration (new 2016, tuned and charged 2023)
· Reverse Cycle Heat and Air Conditioning (new 2016)
· Balmar Battery Monitor
· Tripp-Lite 2000 watt inverter
· Group 31 AGM house bank (5 batteries-525 amp/hours total) plus 1 dedicated G31 engine start battery (all new 2021)
· Two, fifty-foot, 30 amp shore power cords with 50 amp splitter
· Yanmar3HM35F diesel engine with 4636 hours; (exhaust hose new 2023; alternator rebuilt 2022; exhaust elbow (new 2021); water pump new 2020); good sound-proofing
· Racor fuel filter, jacketed fuel hose with swaged end fittings
· Jabsco head with new holding tank and waste hoses (new 2003); old tank was in good shape and is available as a spare
· Spray shower in cockpit
· 6 gallon water heater (available through engine coolant or shore power) (new 2013)
· Manual and electric bilge pumps (new 2022)
SAILS, RIG, AND DECK HARDWARE
· Mack Yacht Services’ chainplates (new 2018)
· Outboard motor hoist
· Davits
· 2002 Achilles 10.2 RIB with Tahatsu 9.8HP 2 cycle outboard
· Deck washdown with Shurflo pump
· Pedestal mounted throttle control
· Pedestal cover
· Dodger and bimini with forward side windows; UV sun shades for aft part of bimini (new 2010)
· Ideal electric windlass w/35# CQR anchor on 180’ of HT chain rode; 33# Bruce anchor on 25’ 1/2” chain with 150’ rope rode
· Summer sun shade for entire deck and cockpit
· Versatile cutter rig with club boom for staysail; Pro-Furl headstay and staysail furling systems; genoa new 2018; staysail original, mainsail was new in 2008
ELECTRONICS: NAVIGATION, COMMUNICATION AND ENTERTAINMENT
· Glomex TV antenna w/auto tuner
· Raymarine Pathfinder RL70C MFD in pod at pedestal
· Raymarine 4D 24” radar
· Raymarine autopilot (rotary drive)
· B&G speed, depth, and wind instruments in pod at pedestal
· Standard Horizon VHF radio at nav station with AIS receive and a remote RAM mic for cockpit
· Kenwood SSB with backstay KISS antenna
· Jensen AM/FM stereo with four speakers (two in main salon and two in cockpit)
SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE
· Microwave oven (new 2021)
· LPG three burner stove with oven and remote solenoid shut-off
· Deep, double stainless steel sinks
· Hot and cold pressure water in galley and head
· Double lifelines with gates (rebedded 2018)
· Life Sling on aft pushpit
· Four life jackets
· Two fire extinguishers
· Flare and signal kit
· Multiple spares (filters, belts, impellors, etc.)
