- Beam: 13' 0''
- Hull Material: Fiberglass
- Displacement: 22,800 lb
- Fuel Tank: 1 x 90|gallon
- Fresh Water: 1 x 170|gallon
- Holding: 1 x 30|gallon
- Cabins: 2
- Heads: 2
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Blue Skies is an Island Packet 40 Cutter that is a Rare GemOwners have loved and lavished this boat for 13 years and the list of upgrades proves it.
She is extremely well maintained and continually upgraded.Short List of Upgrades (Be sure to see the complete list)Engine replaced 2013New Standing Rigging 2018New Chain Plates 2018New Holding Tank 2018New Main, Jib, StaySail 2016New Furling Spinnaker 2016New Solar Panel 2022Canvas ReplacedRefrigeration ReplacedFEATURESTwo Staterooms - Two Heads 4'8" Shoal Draft - Full Keel Low Engine 2500 hoursSolar PanelsWind GeneratorWater MakerSwim PlatformIn Mast FurlingCutter RigRadar Arch with Dinghy Davits
Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Preferred Yachts.
Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.
Timeless Craftsmanship Meets Loving Stewardship: The Enduring Brilliance of a 1995 Island Packet 40
In a world where newer isn't always better, this 1995 Island Packet 40 stands as a testament to the enduring value of quality craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and the transformative power of dedicated ownership. For the past 13 years, this particular IP40 has not only been sailed across spirited seas to find serene anchorages, but has been cared for with a level of devotion that’s rare in today’s market. And I should know—because I sold her to her current owners all those years ago.
From the moment they took the helm, they embraced her spirit with open arms and adventurous hearts. What followed was years of unforgettable voyages and meaningful moments—epic, memory-making adventures that only a true cruising yacht like this could deliver.
Built for Bluewater, Designed for Life
This Island Packet 40, was built in 1995 by Island Packet Yachts in Largo, Florida, and was engineered for serious sailing with safety, comfort, and offshore capability in mind. Her full-keel design, cutter rig, and spacious layout make her not just a passage-maker, but a home on the water. She tracks like a dream, takes care of her crew in all conditions, and has that warm, solid feel that tells you you're aboard something special.
Yet what truly sets this boat apart isn’t just her bones—it’s her story.
13 Years of Love, Upgrades, and Unforgettable Cruising
The current owners of this Island Packet 40 have poured heart and soul into her. Not a season passed without thoughtful upgrades and proactive maintenance. The owners love this boat, and it shows—on every surface, in every system, and in the confidence she inspires under sail.
Her adventures have taken her far and wide—through tropical anchorages, quiet coastal harbors, and windswept bluewater passages. She’s weathered squalls, hosted celebrations, and been a trusted companion for countless sunrises and starry nights. All the while, she’s been continually improved:
The Next Chapter Awaits
Now, after more than a decade of life aboard, the current owners are moving on to new adventures ashore. And this remarkable yacht—this floating storybook of joy and exploration—is ready to carry someone new into the next chapter.
For those seeking a true bluewater cruiser that’s genuinely ready to go, she represents a rare and precious opportunity. Not a “project boat.” Not a dream deferred. She’s the real thing—proven, perfected, and prepared for the horizon.
I’ve known this boat for many years, and I can say without hesitation: she’s special. She’s more than fiberglass and teak. She’s a vessel of dreams, memories, and potential. And now, she’s ready to write a whole new story—with you.
Blue Skies; interior features two double staterooms, well-separated for privacy, and each with an adjoining head and shower, combine with an expansive central living area to provide a gracious setting. Overhead handrails, bulkhead handgrips and an easily maintained, molded slip-resistant cabin sole in the galley to offer sure-footed movement while underway.
Main Salon
The L-shaped settee in the main salon can be quickly converted to an extra double berth with its built-in pullout panel. There is a single settee berth to port, teak cabinets & book shelves outboard of both settees. Large stowage areas are behind & under each settee. There is a cedar lined hanging locker with a top shelf located on the port side, forward of the settee. The deluxe drop leaf table folds against bulkhead rack (w- bottle stowage) for unobstructed 4' wide varnished teak & holly sole. Ventillation is through a large overhead hatch, numerous opening ports and deck vents.
Forward Cabin
Forward cabin has privacy doors to salon & head compartment. This cabin features a large double berth with a full-length teak shelf outboard and an overhead shelf on headboard - bulkhead with a convenient reading light. For personal belongings and clothes there are large stowage lockers and six cedar lined drawers. Generous cedar lined hanging locker with a top shelf plus a bureau with a top shelf. Three opening ports, overhead hatch, deck vents provide ventillation. The cabin sole is varnished teak & holly.
Forward head
The forward head has a separate shower with a curtain on an overhead track and a teak seat. the large vanity features a stainless steel sink, hot and cold pressure water and an unbreakable mirror. The counter top is Formica with teak trim. Storage cabinets are below the counter.There is also a tooth brush holder with a cup, a toilet paper holder and integral recessed lighting in the ceiling.
Aft Cabin
The aft cabin has privacy doors to the main cabin & head compartment.The berth is a large double with a full-length teak shelf outboard, a dressing seat and stowage lockers under the berth. There is a generous cedar lined hanging locker with a top shelf and a bureau. For ventillation, there are two opening ports plus an overhead hatch. The sole is varnished teak & holly. - Courtesy - night lights with a switch is located by companionway.
Aft Head
The aft head has a shower, a curtain on track, a teak seat that retracts for access to the marine head. The large vanity has a polished stainless steel sink, hot - cold pressure water with a shower head, and an unbreakable mirror. The Formica counter has teak trim, storage cabinets, overhead hatch & opening port, toothbrush holder w- cup, toilet paper holder. The door is conveniently located near the companionway in main cabin. There is an additional door for private access to aft cabin.
Galley
The galley is a large wrap-around design with Formica surfaces and teak sea rails on all edges. The icebox is a 12 cu.ft., top loading with superior injected froth type urethane insulation throughout. The gimbaled three burner stainless steel stove and oven with a liftoff cover, and a stainless steel guardrail. There is a pot and pan locker beneath the oven.
The double stainless steel sink features a hot & cold pressure water tap and a manual pump. The galley also includes a trash bin, a teak paper towel holder and a soap rack. There is a teak dish rack and cutlery drawers - Large storage areas are located above & below the counter. A.storage drawer is convenient for galley utensils. A microwave is included.
Navigation Station
Located forward of the galley on the starboard side of the main salon, the navigation station has a large, two position, table top with tray storage underneath. The navigation and electronics cabinet is very generous with a master AC-DC electrical panel plus room for variety of owner installed equipment. A chart stowage drawer is beneath the settee.
Deck
Cockpit
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