This classic Island Packet has been meticulously maintained and has many upgrades that make her cruise-ready.Clean and ready to cruise there is enough space to comfortably entertain on a weekend or circumnavigate.

Standing Rigging replaced 2018

Updated Sails

 Double Berths one Forward, and one Aft

 Certified Winslow 6 person Life Raft 

Solar panels with Updated Solar Regulators 

Fuel polishing system

Oil change system for Engine and Generator 

You must see to believe the extensive upgrades made to EOS,

She is ready to go to Sea!

The Island Packet 485 builds on the exemplary qualities that have made Island Packet yachts respected and admired around the world. Naval architect Bob Johnson created the IP485 by combining the superior comfort, ease of use, seakeeping and safety that have always been the foundation of the Island Packet concept, along with the innovative features and stunning good looks that will again set benchmarks for the cruising sailor.

 

The following quote came from reviews by Cruising World: Darrell  Nicholson June 2003

A deck hatch amidship in the fantail opens to a lazarette the size of a New York studio apartment. Not only does this space afford excellent access to the 2-inch-diameter stainless-steel rudderstock for inspection; but it's also big enough to hold a second roll-up dinghy, dive gear, surfboards, a ton of rode, and on and on. A stamped plate at the bottom of the ladder to this compartment offers sure footing and protects the area from the various items that will surely get dropped.

 

And if you intend to telecommute from faraway ports, the standard layout of the 485 features a spacious office just forward of the mast to starboard. There is a dedicated space for an optional washer/dryer, and I could imagine the office being used as a small workshop, as well. Upper and lower bunk berths are also an option here.

 

The aft cabin features a spacious athwartship island berth, with an overhead hatch, two cowl vents, and opening ports. A hanging locker, chair, and a spacious head with a separate shower round out the arrangements. A small door leading aft from the cabin opens to the large lazarette. This lets you access the super-lazarette "garage" when the dinghy is stowed and covering the deck hatch. As one would expect of a Florida builder, ventilation on this boat is excellent, and integral shades on all hatches and windows keep the main cabin from turning into a solar cooker.

 

 

Spacious and well-equipped

• • Range:                        Force 10 - 3 burner and oven                                                (original equipment)
  • Freezer:                       Frigaboat (K50F compressor                                                  replaced 2019)
  • Refrigerator:                Frigaboat (K50F compressor                                                  replaced 2019)
  • Refrigerated Drawer:  Isotherm (original equipment)

 

 

Extensive electronics allow for ease and safety in sailing abroad, Multiple units make it convenient to captain from multiple stations.

 

• Raymarine Helm 12" Chartplotter e Series e-127 (2013)
• Raymarine Nav Station 7" Chartplotter eS Series eS-78 (2019)
• Raymarine Autopilot Corepack SPX30 (2011)
• Raymarine Control Instrument for auto pilot at helm station ST-70 ( 2011)
• Lewmar Mamba Drive for Autopilot ½ hp motor (original equipment)
• Raymarine Sailing Instruments: One ST-70 (2011), two ST-60 (original)
• Raymarine Transducer DST-810 (2022)
• Raymarine Transducer Signal Convertor ITC-5 (2015)
• Raymarine HS network switch SR6 (2011)
• Raymarine AIS Class B AIS 650 (2015)
• Raymarine VHF Antenna Splitter AIS100 (2015)
• Raymarine Quantum Radar Q24C (2023)
• Icom SSB Radio ICM802 (2011)
• Icom SSB Tuner AT-140 (2011)
• Pactor Modum for SSB Radio SCS-PTC (2011)
• SSB Antenna GAM (2019)
• SSB Counterpoise Kiss-SSB (2018)
• Standard Horizon VHF Quatum GX-3500S (original)
• Standard Horizon VHF GX-2000 (2022)
• Standard Horizon Remote Mic at Helm CMP-31 (2017)
• Weboost cell phone booster - Drive Reach Overland (2023)

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  • Salon 16 K BTU Marineair (2019)
  • Soft start for salon A/C Micro Air (2019)
  • Aft StateroomA/C12KBTUCTMCT-12(2022)
  • Soft start for 12K unit Microair (2022)
  • Washer/DryerASKO - (Original)
  • Watermaker - Custom made - Membrane replaced (2012)
  • Solar Panels - Two each 215 watt Kyocera (2011)
  • SolarControllers - Two each VictronEnergySolarSmartMPPT 100/50 (2022)
  • Invertor/Chargerwithremote XantrexFreedomSW-3012 (2018)

A variety of upgraded sails make any situation a breeze to navigate

• Main Sail: Mack 9.77 oz. (2014)

• Genoa: Mack 8.77 oz. (2014)

• Staysail: Mack 9.77 oz. (2014)

• Asymmetrical Spinnaker: Doyle 1.5 oz. 1508 sq. ft.

 

 

• • Cockpit Bimini Top - Custom Made (Aug 2022)
  • Semi-Rigid Forward Windshield (non-rollup) and solar shades, 5 pieces, with fold-up center piece for additional air flow through cockpit when needed. Custom made by Lippencott (2011)
  • Cockpit port and starboard side rollup windows and solar shades. Custom made by Lippencott (2011)
  • Cockpit aft side solar shades. Custom made by Lippencott (2011)
  • Foredeck Sun Cover Custom made from Sunbrella material. (2020)
  • Helm Station Cover (Original)

 The variety of sails makes it easy to navigate and acclimate to any situation 

• • Anchor Winch - Muri Cheetah HR2500 with Twin Gypsy with foot control at bow and switch control at helm. (2010)
  • ULTRA 45 Kg Stainless Steel Anchor with ULTRA Flip Swivel (2009)
  • Anchor Chain for above Anchor - 300 ft 7/16" G4 (Original Equipment)
  • QRC 65 lbs Galvanized Anchor (Original Equipment)
  • Anchor Chain for QRC anchor - 300 ft 3/8" ACCO G4 (2009)
  • Line Control Pole (Whisker Pole) - Forspar 15-27 with track car mast track. (2011)
  • Forward Deck Lifelines - ¼" Amsteel Blue AS-78 (2019)
  • Aft Deck Hand Rails -  1-1/4" Stainless Steel Tube Top Rail and 1" Stainless Steel Tube Bottom Rail (2011)
  • Stern Stainless Steel Arch with dinghy lift points, outboard motor lift arm and solar panel mount points, made by Wells Marine (2010)

 

• • Propulsion Engine - Yanmar 4JH3-HTE (Original Equipment)
  • Generator - 8KW Generator with Yanmar Engine, MasPower MP8M (Original Equipment)
  • Oil Change System - Jabsco oil change pump with hose and valve manifold (2011)
  • Dual Fuel Filter System - Filter Boss FC-5M-W6-12 (2010).  Allows fuel filter to be changed while engine is running.
  • Bow Thruster - SidePower SP95T, with control at helm. (Original Equipment)

• EPIRB ACR Global Fix V4 RLB-41 (2022)
• ResQFlare with Ditch Bag ACR (2022)
• Life raft Winslow 6-person 60SLO (2011, last Serviced 2022)

• 2 Coats Trinidad Pro Anti Foul Paint (Jan 2023) by True North Marine
• 3 Coats Barrier paint (Jan 2023) by True North Mairine

• • Hull Underwater Paint - 3 Coats Barrier Paint - (Jan 2023 by True North Marine)
  • Hull Anti Foul Paint - 2 Coats Trinidad Pro - (Jan 2023) by True North Marine)
  • Standing Rigging - Replaced all standing rigging wire and turnbuckles.  Inspect and service all mast fittings, install new radar mount, rebuilt vang and replaced all mast wiring.  This work completed by Stix-n-Rigging (2018).
  • New Cutlass Bearing (Engine hours approx. 2415) by South Texas Boatyard. (Dec 2019).
  • New PSS Dripless Prop Shaft Seal (Engine hours approx. 2415) By South Texas Boatyard (Dec 2019).
  • Replaced Python CV Joints and shaft for engine to prop shaft connection.  (Approx. engine hours 2415) (2021)

Contact Listing Agent:

Josh Johnson C.P.Y.B.

• Direct (281) 734-7703
• E-Mail: josh@littleyachtsales.com

Finding the right boat for you,  Power or Sail Worldwide Since 1975 with Professionalism and Integrity.  Island Packet Specialist Since 1984.

 

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