1992 Island packet 44 Cruiser (sail) in St. Petersburg, FL

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SELLER DESCRIPTION

Island Packet has always been one of the most popular, beloved cruising sailboats and this 44 is special. Often buyers have to make a choice between a beautifully maintained underequipped boat that's never been far from the dock and a well equipped tired boat that's been offshore cruising. This one is equipped as if she's been all over, because she has! But her owners have lovingly cared for her and professionally maintained her all along the way. She is one of the best equipped and best maintained available. This model is roomy, comfortable and fast.DON'T MISS THIS BOAT!

Accomodations:
Enter the saloon from the companionway and immediately to port is the door to the guest suite. Just forward is the door from the saloon to the aft head. Next forward is a pair of comfortable overstuffed chairs. Between the chairs is a beautiful table top inlaid with the Island Packet star in rich woods. The table top lifts to reveal a large locker with bottle holders. Next forward is the door to the owner's suite. Forward to starboard a custom made solid teak folddown table is mounted on the bulkhead with secure storage behind. A large overstuffed L shaped settee stretches aft to the navigation station. When needed the settee opens to a double berth. The navigation station is angled to be viewed from the companionway and to provide secure seating on any heel. A large L shaped galley stretches from the nav station well aft of the companionway.Entering the owner's suite from the saloon beautifully varnished cabinetry offers ample storage and includes a vanity with a seat that can be removed in a snap from its secure mount. The Island Packet standard shelf has been enclosed with rich teak custom crafted in matching style to keep treasures in place in any sea. To starboard is a luxurious queen berth. The owner's head with shower completes the suite.The aft cabin has a huge berth, dressing bench, lockers and a door to the aft head for privacy. The aft head includes a separate tub and shower with a teak seat and another door directly into the saloon.2 private suitesComfortable sleeping for 6All interior wood professionally revarnished - 2005Hanging lockers, cabinets and drawers in each suiteWide open saloon for entertainingAmple storage throughoutNumerous opening hatches and portlights for light and ventilation all with screens and drapes

Mechanical Equipment:
Yanmar 62 hp 4JH2-TE turbo diesel engineFactory installed Vetus bow thrusterIslander 20+ gph watermaker - new membrane, pump & fittings 5/0815,000 btu reverse cycle A/C - 20069,000 btu A/C - 2005Hot & cold pressure waterHaier washing machine installed in forward head shower - 2002

Galley:
Seaward 3 burner stainless steel propane stove with ovenAdler Barbour Cold Machine 12v air cooled refrigerator with small freezer - NEW 5/06Large Grunert 12v water cooled freezer with 2 holding plates (small leak)Samsung microwave built in 2/05Deep double stainless steel sinkCustom built teak spice rack, utility drawer and trash containerAbundant storage

Electonics and Navigational Gear:
Raymarine ST60 wind instrumentRaymarine ST60 speed instrumentAutohelm depth sounderRaymarine multifunction repeater display at nav stationRaymarine ST7002 Smartpilot autopilot controller - 8/06AIS receiver - 2007ICOM 802 SSB with automatic antenna tuner and external speaker 7/04SCS Pactor IIex modem upgraded to Pactor IIIAutohelm fluxgate compassRitchie binnacle mounted compassFuruno 24 mile CRT radarFuruno weatherfaxStandard Horizon Intrepid DSS VHF at nav stationRaymarine VHF mounted at helmDedicated antennas and wiring for each VHFGarmin GPS at helmGarmin GPS at nav stationStereo system with 8 selectable speakers6 CD changerSirius satellite radio with amplified antenna 5/08Admiral 12v TV/VCRRCA digital TV converterAntenna/cable TV selector switchAmplified TV antenna

Electrical System:
Northern Lights 5kw generator - rebuilt top end 1/08Heart EMS 1800-12 inverter/charger (1800w/55 amp)2 8D 230 amp hr gel batteries 10/06BT 2000 battery monitorMaintenance free starting batteries for engine and generator - 11/083 110w solar panels with controller 12/04Kiss high output wind generator rebuiilt 07Balmar 110 amp alternator - 5/08Balmar ARS-5 multistage voltage regulator - 5/08Balmar Duocharge System

Deck and Hull Equipment:
Custom dodger and bimini with tinted windows and sunscreens - 2009Custom covers for most exposed brightworkDeck mounted jerry jugs with custom Sunbrella coversCockpit cushionsLarge foldout cockpit tableCustom built teak dive platformCustom reinforced dinghy davitsCustom dive tank bracketsPropane grill with dedicated tank - 2006Plastimo 6 man life raft in deck mounted canister (out of date)Quick electric windlass rebuilt 2009Chain locker access on deck to prevent chain castling60# CQR anchor with 180' 3/8" HT chain and 150' nylon rode20 kg Bruce anchor with chain and 150' 3 strand nylon rode

Sails and Rigging:
Factory installed in mast mainsail furlingHarken roller furlers on genoa and staysail2 Lewmar 52ST electric winches1 Lewmar 43ST electric winchNew standing rigging - 2007130% genoaStaysailStorm trysailAsymmetrical cruising spinnaker with guide and sockFlood light to view sails at night