2001 Island Packet 420

Island Packet Yachts have long been noted for their exceptionally livable designs. There is an abundent amount of interior stowage available in the salon, as else-where in the yacht, due in large part to the generous tankage being centrally located below the cabin sole. This feature also keeps these considerable weights low and close to the center of the yacht to maximize stability and minimize trim changes. All sole surfaces in the galley, companionway, and navigation areas are molded in a slip-resistant diamond pattern for improved safety and ease of maintenance in these frequently used areas. Beautiful handcrafted and custom cabinetry and joinery work is found throughout the yacht. Comfortable, thick cushions with designer fabric, well placed light fixtures and handrails, numerous opening ports, dorade deck vents and hatches, and a durable and easily maintained overhead and hull surfaces make the salon and the entire interior attractive, comfortable and practical.

MASTER STATEROOM: The owner's suite is forward and is a true delight with the entire beam of the yacht utilized for a grand and inviting retreat. There is a large island berth which is offset from the hull providing easy access from both sides. The custom foot thick therapeutic mattress ensures the best sleep possible. The aft section of the berth-top, mounted on gas support struts, lifts to reveal a large storage area ideal for those bulky items like blankets. Drawers, cabinets, storage bins and a deep hanging locker provide ample space for personal gear. A seat to port adds further convenience. Two overhead hatches, a dorade vent and several opening ports will keep this area bright and well ventilated. Mounted on the bulkhead is a 37" flat screen TV which has a sound system with sub woofer and Blu-Ray DVD - takes you to the theatre. 

MASTER HEAD: Forward is a private ensuite head with a large separate stall shower. The shower area is fitted with a folding acrylic door and built -in seat. In the head there is a deep S/S sink with vanity, marine toilet, several lockers and drawers and excellent ventilation with an overhead hatch and opening portlights. 

SALON: As you can see in the pictures, the salon is a warm and inviting area to lounge or entertain. With the custom upholstery, brass lamps and attention to detail you will want to spend a lot of time aboard. The hinged table is secured out of the way against the bulkhead. Behind this is a very nice bottle and glass rack. The table is easily lowered to make either a small or a large dining area. When the table is fully opened this also provides a great project area. If you wish to have additional friends or family stay aboard, the starboard settee pulls out to provide a double berth. Behind and under both settees are an immense amount of storage areas.

Aft to starboard of the salon is the nav area with an electrically powered swing-out seat and large hinged chart table. The seat has been customized with a higher back for additional support and comfort. See "Nav" section below for more details.

The galley is aft of the nav, immediately to the starboard side of the companionway. Hinckley redid the customized cabinetry and countertop and it is beautiful! For more details on the galley see below.

AFT CABIN: Features a very large Pullman-style athwartship berth, a large cedar lined hanging locker and a generous bureau with several compartments. Two opening ports and an overhead hatch bathe the area in natural light and provide excellent ventilation.

AFT HEAD: Entered from either the main salon or through a private door in the aft cabin, the aft head, with its folding teak shower seat, wraparound vanity, oval polished sink, teak framed mirror, and bulkhead mounted shower unit with a pull around curtain provide particularly nice facilities for guests and crew. Shower drains in both heads have an electric drain pump.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES:

• Cruisair reverse cycle Heat/Air (16K and 8K BTU) (New 2010)
• Espar D5 forced air diesel heat (New 2011)
• Replaced holding tank - polyethylene w/baffles and electrosense monitor (New in 2010)
• Replaced all waste hoses (New 2009)
• Replaced salon cushions (New 2012)
• LED lights throughout interior (New 2011)
• Brass lamps (2) 110V in salon (New 2011)
• Custom 12 " latex mattress in master stateroom - very comfortable! (New 2014)
• Home theater in fwd stateroom w/37" LED flatscreen TV, sound system and Blu-ray DVD (New 2011)
• Glomex TV antenna at masthead (New 2012)
• Jensen Stereo System w/speakers in main salon and cockpit (New 2008)
• Custom companionway door w/screen, opaque and stained glass inserts (New 2011)  
• Glebe Creek screens on all hatches (New 2011)
• SS ports w/screens (and many extra screens)
• Weems & Plath Clock & Barometer at Nav Station
• Water heater, 11 gallon (New 2013)
• (6) 12-Volt Hella Fans
• Custom shelf on fwd bulkhead over master bunk
• Full length mirror in master stateroom

The galley on La Vida Dulce is quite exceptional! Starting with an already well designed Island Packet galley, the owners and Hinckley's combined skills have improved and enhanced this space. There are many big and small features that have been added, that are best appreciated when seen.  

The galley is conveniently located at the base of the companionway on the starboard side. Ideal for the cruising sailor is its practical U-shaped design and its many features such as: generous counter space, custom coffee maker cabinet, cutlery drawers, pot and pan bin, large dry storage locker, and counter top cabinets, several deep storage drawers and a pull-out trash receptacle. There is also a well insulated divided refrigerator/freezer with lots of room for additional food for those longer trips. The slip resistant molded sole provides secure footing and easy maintenance - a great feature in the galley.

• Custom galley cabinetry for increased storage by Hinckley (New 2013)
• Custom Corian countertop and backsplash by Hinckley (New 2013) 
• Adler-Barbour Super Cold Machine 12-Volt Dual Unit
• Refrigerator/Freezer w/digital temp. display
• Force 10 3 burner Stove/Oven (New 2009)
• Microwave Oven
• Custom cabinet with coffeemaker with dedicated outlet for plug
• Custom large Stainless Steel Sink
• Custom cabinet behind companionway steps for even more storage
• Pressure Hot/Cold Water

The nav area is just forward of the galley and has a full-size navigation table with a customized nav seat that swings out electronically. The seat back is higher for additional comfort. There is a storage tray under the hinged tabletop, a locker under, another locker outboard of the table, and a chart drawer under the settee immediately forward of the nav area. The master electrical distribution panels are recessed, yet still easily accessed.

• Custom nav seat with a higher back for additional support and comfort (new 2012)
• Raymarine C120-W Chartplotter, 12" display, mounted at helm on scan strut swivel (New 2011)
• Raymarine digital radome 4kw, 24" mounted on scan strut mast swivel mount (New 2011) 
• Raymarine AIS650 transceiver (2 way)
• ICOM Marine IC-M504 VHF at nav station & remote at helm (New 2007)
• Raymarine i60 wind
• Raymarine DSM30 digital sounder
• Raymarine i70 display (at Helm & Nav)
• Raymarine P70 autopilot
• Raymarine SPX-30 Smartpilot Corepack
• Raymarine Type 2 linear drive, short stroke
• ICOM IC-M802 SSB radio, AT-140 antenna tuner, D4 Dragon modem
• Insulated backstay for SSB
• Epirb
• Airmar B60 transducer, depth & temperature
• Digital Yacht WLN2net NMEA 2000 WiFi
• All instruments are interconnected via NMEA 2000 backbone 
• Ritchie illuminated compass
• Nav lights; incandescent at bow/mast/stern, OGM LED tri/anchor with strobe
• 23" Samsung TV/Monitor on articulated stand at Nav (can swivel to see from galley)

75 hp Yanmar, turbo diesel, 4 cylinder, fresh water cooled engine. Racor fuel filter w/water separator is mounted on a door in the galley for easy access. Extensive sound control is achieved with lead-lined insulation and gasketed doors. Serviced annually (oil and coolant changed, fuel & oil filters replaced, impeller, hoses & belts inspected.)

• Northern Lights 6kw generator mounted on custom pull-out service tray with 319 hours (New 2013)  
• Side Power Bow Thruster w/Joystick at Helm
• Max-Prop 18" self-feathering (Serviced 2014)
• Replaced heat exchanger housing/core assembly (New 2010)
• Replaced cutlass bearing (New 2010)
• Replaced hoses and belt (New 2010)
• (6) AGM Group 27 Lifeline House Batteries 12v/125 amp, 750 total amp hrs (New Nov 2012)
• (1) AGM Group 27 Lifeline Engine Start Battery 12v/125 amp (New July 2016)
• Magnum Energy pure sine Inverter 2800 watts, 125 amp charger (New Nov 2012)
• Magnum Energy remote control & battery monitor (New Nov 2012)
• Pure sign Inverter 600 watts, dedicated for home theatre (New May 2012)
• Charles Charger, 5000 series, 50 amp charger
• Balmar 70 series 110 amp Alternator (New 2011)
• Borel Raw Water Failure Alarm in cockpit
• (1) 12-Volt Outlet at Helm
• Air-X 400 Wind Generator w/e10 control, carbon fibre (New 2012)
• (2) Kyocera Solar Panels 85-Watt mounted over bimini (New 2006)
• Solar Boost 2512i solar panel Charge Controller (New 2006)
  

The Island Packet 420 has been created with a somewhat taller configuration to take advantage of her extra sail carrying ability and to enhance both light air and upwind performance. With the furling mainsail, cutter rig and sail controls lines aft - sailing has become easier and more enjoyable than ever.

The contributions to performance and sail control from the Hoyt staysail boom would be hard to overstate. This simple device has "turbo-charged" the staysail's contribution to overall performance and makes the cutter rig better than ever. The 420 has excellent qualities for cruising under all points of sail in a wide variety of conditions with a very manageable and versatile rig.

• Charleston spars mast and boom with inmast furling
• Running rigging & roller bearing sheaves (New 2012)
• Mack furling mainsail (New 2015 still in bag, never used)
• Quantum In-mast furling Mainsail (New 2007)
• Quantum roller furling Genoa (New 2007)
• Roller furling Staysail w/Hoyt boom for improved performance
• Hood Asymmetrical Spinnaker with dousing sock
• Whisker pole
• Harken furlers for Genoa and Staysail
• Main boom preventer w/controls lines back to cockpit
• Sail control lines aft to cockpit
• Cockpit storage bins for all sail control lines

UNDERBODY

The FULL foil keel continues as the foundation of the Island Packet concept, and its design and construction provide a host of advantages to the cruising sailor: a moderate draft for access to a wider range of cruising grounds, low ballast placement for increased stability, superior protection for rudder and propeller, integral one-piece construction for maximum strength, and a highly effective airfoil shape for windward performance.

DECK

The 420 deck design offers all the key features long appreciated by Island Packet owners: a recessed foredeck with bulwarks for safety on deck, an anchor platform with two rollers for immediate access to both anchors, wide easy sidedecks for easy passage, full-length stainless steel cabin top handrails (no varnishing required), Dorade vents with SS guards, SS mast pulpits and high double lifelines with side and stern gates.

COCKPIT

The large cockpit is very comfortable with long contoured seats that accommodate a large crew or invite stretching out. Features include a built-in insulated beverage locker, a folding table, two large seat lockers with interior lights, a separate helm seat with backrest, always popular molded stern rail seats, a central gate leading to a stern platform, a hand held personal shower, deep swim ladder with rubber treads, padeyes for safety harness attachments and large cockpit scupper drain capacity.

• Bottom freshly painted, hull waxed, stainless polished and teak redone (New Sept 2016)
• Side Power SP75 Bow Thruster
• Maxwell 1200 Anchor Windlass w/foredeck and cockpit controls (New 2005)
• Rocna 33 primary anchor w/300' 3/8" galvanized chain, marked in increments
• 54lb Bruce anchor w/20' 3/8" chain & 230' rode, marked in increments
• Spare Danforth anchor
• Deck washdown system (New 2010)
• Bimini & Dodger & connector (New 2009)
• Full cockpit enclosure with both screens and Eisenglass (New 2010)
• Custom companionway doors w/screen, opaque and stained glass inserts (New 2011)
• Custom cockpit cushions with back cushions as well (New 2013)
• Island Packet factory-made teak cockpit table (stripped and refinished Sept. 2016)
• SS stern rail extended on both sides of the cockpit to gates 
• Hinged padeyes for cockpit harness
• Garhauer Engine Hoist on stern rail (New 2010)
• Custom bow pulpit seat (great for watching dolphins)
• Propane grill on stern rail
• Lifesling
• Jacklines and tethers
• Solar Panels (2) Kyocera 85 watt (New 2006)
• Air-X 400 Wind Generator (New 2011)
• Docklines (New 2015)
• 10' dinghy - hard bottom RIB (New April 2010 but only used 3 years lightly)
• Yamaha 6hp, 4 stroke outboard (New April 2010 but only lightly used)
• Dinghy crane, and cradle on cabin

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.