KATHY Boat for Sale

• Beam: 15' 4''
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Max Draft: 5' 3''
• Displacement: 39,000 lb
• Fuel Tank: 1 x 300|gallon
• Fresh Water: 1 x 300|gallon
• Holding: 1 x 60|gallon
• Cabins: 3
• Heads: 2

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 485 provides enormous living space, enough storage to hold gear for a circumnavigation, enough sail to speed you comfortably to your destination and the convenience of managing it all from the cockpit. From the broad anchor platform to the spacious stern boarding area, the 485’s deck abounds with features you will appreciate.

The large AFT DECK is perfect for sunbathing, impromptu dining and is also large enough to accommodate up to a 10’ dinghy, which can be easily hoisted aboard with a clever optional boom extension system. Storage bins on either side of the aft deck hold LPG bottles and miscellaneous gear. A larger central hatch opens to a ladder leading into a huge storage lazarette affectionately called the "garage". Uncluttered side decks, a recessed foredeck and plentiful cabin top handrails provide security on deck.

Below, you’ll be immediately impressed by the panoramic view of the open MAIN SALON, the spacious forward and aft cabins with private heads, the solid teak and oak soles throughout, the GOURMET GALLEY, a multi-use third stateroom and a navigation center that rivals those on much larger yachts.

Adjacent to the companionway, the NAV STATION  includes a high-backed swivel armchair, inlaid table with storage tray, cabinetry space sufficient to mount a wide variety of equipment you might select and the master electrical panels for ship-board AC and DC equipment. There’s also a hanging locker suitable for wet gear within reach. This area is so impressive that SAIL Magazine’s Best Boats judges made this comment: “Any offshore navigator would love to call this nerve center home. This is the best equipped nav station we saw this year.”

In the MAIN SALON the starboard settee converts to a double berth when fully extended and both settees double as comfortable sea berths. A large table stows against the forward bulkhead and deploys to create a spacious dining area. CE Category A – Ocean rated safety windows provide a panoramic view and overhead lights and numerous reading lamps with individual dimmers are found throughout.

The GOURMET GALLEY  is equipped with digitally controlled refrigerator and freezer compartments and double gasketed drop-front lids on gas support struts for easy access. Either compartment may be used for refrigerated or frozen storage at the setting of the controls. There’s also a pull-out refrigerator drawer for quick access to popular beverages and food.

Aft is the grand OWNER'S STATEROOM with an offset double island berth. Hanging storage with extra height is provided by the outboard hanging locker. Access to the aft lazarette/garage storage area is also made available through the aft bulkhead.

Forward is a GUEST STATEROOM and head with a double island berth. All staterooms include numerous opening ports and large overhead hatches, providing plenty of light and ventilation. Both berths are surrounded by an array of cabinets, lockers, drawers and shelves, including hinged lids that lift to reveal blanket trays.

The THIRD CABIN  is across from the forward head and is perfect for a multitude of uses. One can choose over/under style berths as a sleeping area or an L-shaped counter/desk with built-in cabinets underneath for an office, laundry, or workshop. An optional filler piece is also available to make a double berth with this latter configuration.

Both luxurious HEADS fore and aft feature vanities with solid acrylic countertops, separate shower stalls with seats, folding acrylic doors and electric heads. Whether cruising the oceans of the world or exploring coastal anchorages, the 485 has been designed and built to take you safely and comfortably to your destination.

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.

“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 rudder stock 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.”

reviewed by Cruising World: Darrell  Nicholson June 2003

Starting forward is the large GUEST STATEROOM  with island berth and abundant storage with an assortment of lockers, cabinets, drawers and shelves. A door provides private access to the adjacent GUEST HEAD to port. The head features a manual toilet, separate shower stall and Corian vanity countertop with SS sink. 

To starboard is the unique THIRD CABIN configured as an office/workshop. The desktop can also be converted to a double berth. 

Next aft is the roomy MAIN SALON with panoramic views through an array of large windows. To port and starboard are full length settees which are both convertible to double berths. Island Packet's signature bulkhead-mounted dining table stows against the forward bulkhead. 

Next aft to port is the very impressive NAVIGATION STATION featuring a high backed swivel armchair, large navigation desk with storage beneath, chart storage and a wet locker. 

To starboard is the GOURMET GALLEY with Corian counter surfaces. The open galley layout provides ample room for two to work comfortably. The refrigerator/freezer and drink drawer are in separate adjacent compartments, each controlled by individual thermostats. There is a 3-burner Force 10 LPG stove with oven.

Next aft is the OWNER’S STATEROOM with a queen-sized island berth and plenty of cabinets, lockers, drawers and shelves, as well as a dressing chair. The PRIVATE AFT HEAD is ensuite and features Corian countertops with SS sink, toilet and separate shower stall. 

Removable pleated window coverings in main salon and Peek-A-Boo shades cover all port lights throughout the yacht. There are 15 opening ports with screens, 6 deck hatches with Ocean Air screens/shades, and 4 stainless steel dorade style vents with screens.

The ergonomically designed CENTER COCKPIT features a dedicated lazarette designed to hold a 6 person valise-pack life raft. There is a large AFT DECK area that can be used for dinghy storage or as a sundeck with access to the “GARAGE” beneath. The roomy swim platform features molded-in steps to the aft deck, a hot-cold shower and a telescoping swim ladder and stainless steel grab rails on SWIM PLATFORM.    

Interior Features

• Air Conditioning/heat total 44,000 BTU - 3 Zones - serviced 2023: (2) Cruise Air 16,000 BTU and (1) NEW  12,000 BTU Marinaire Ac unit in Owner's stateroom.

• (15) stainless steel opening ports with screens

• (6) deck hatches Ocean Air screens/shades,

• (4) dorade style vents with screens.

• LED interior lighting 

• Navy Leatherette Interior cushions 

• Peek-a-boo blinds on the ports

The GOURMET GALLEY  is located beneath the companionway stairs and to starboard. The Galley is spacious and well-equipped with loads of counter space, cavernous refrigeration and freezer space and storage.

• 3 BURNER FORCE 10 LPG stove with oven & brioler
• NEW Refrigeration Frigobaot keel coolers, compressors, expansion plates, new plate in fridge, all new compressors
• Double stainless steel sinks with a hot/cold faucet
• Microwave oven 
• Trash bin
• Drinking water filter Aquasona

• Fresh water pump
• New Water heater 
• Pressurized hot/cold water in the head, galley and aft cabin (sink)
• Manual fresh water pump in the galley
• All NEW Sanitation  hoses including Vetus hose and clamps
• New Tecma electric head in Owner's stateroom
• NEW Manual Head in Guest head
• Deck wash pump NEW
• Cockpit shower
• Electric bilge pump
• Manual bilge pump
• LPG System for the stove/oven, including LPG deck storage locker with two tanks, 

12 Volt DC System:

• 12 Volt DC electric panel
• Engine start battery (1) -NEW Jan 2024
• (1)  generator battery -NEW Jan 2024
• (2) NEW batteries for windlass /bowthruster forward under bunk -NEW Jan 2024
• Batteries (house bank) (6) Odyssey Extreme AGM group 31 -NEW Jan 2024
• Solar:  (2) solar panels total 800 watts
• (2) Victron solar charge controllers 
• Balmar Alternator with serpentine belt and spare and NEW regulator 
• NEW Refrigeration Frigobaot keel coolers, compressors, expansion plates, new plate in fridge - ALL NEW compressors
• LED interior lights
• MUIR CHETTAH Windlass overhauled  2023
• Navigation lights LED- New Hella bow light, anchor light, tricolor 
• Electronics & Nav systems 
• Automatic bilge pump
• Fresh water pump
• BOW THRUSTER  7hp Sidepower Thruster with joystick control at helm- professionally serviced Jan 2024

120 Volt AC System

• (2) 30 Amp AC shore power connections with breakers
• (2) 30 Amp shore power cords
• Northern Lights 8kw GENERATOR  with sound suppression enclosure and quiet exhaust  
• VE 3000 multiplus Inverter/Charger  NEW 2023
• Air Conditioning/heat total 44,000 BTU - 3 Zones - serviced 2023: (2) Cruise Air 16,000 BTU and (1) New 12,000 BTU Marinaire Ac unit in Owner's stateroom.
• Electrical outlets

• NEW CUSTOM HARD TOP  with full enclosure -skin divinicell foam core, vinyl- ester resin glass surface painted with Awlcraft 2000 finish low profile deck hatch with locking latch and smoke lens
• Stainless Steel Kato  ARCH with integrated davits 
• Toe rails/cap rails refinished and sealed with 3 coats epoxy and awl grip tan 
• Nonskid deck painted with awl craft 2000 and Texture - simple and easy to maintain!
• Serviced and all 5 Lewmar hatches and replaced Lewmar size 54 hatch lid 
• Stainless steel bow pulpit with two anchor rollers 
• Muir/Cheetah electric windlass with controls at foredeck & helm serviced 2023
• Anchor Locker Access from hatch on bow
• Primary Anchor Rocna
• Primary ground tackle- 300 'chain 
• Secondary anchor Fortress- located in garage 
• Secondary  ground tackle- 25' chain - 150' rode length
• 300' anchor chain and 25' 5/8 anchor line installed NEW 2023
• New Deck washdown and pump fresh water 
• Factory installed Extendo-boom option for lifting the dinghy
• Hot and cold stern shower
• Stainless steel hand rails
• lifelines 
• A large center cockpit with comfortable seating, a helm pedestal, table and helm seat 
• Sugar scoop transom with a swim ladder
• Cockpit shower
• Emergency Tiller
• Teak Cockpit Fold-Down Table
• Dorade Vents - polished stainless steel 
• Assorted fenders and dock lines
• Bottom Job Blue Colorcoat ablative paint NEW 2023 
• Replaced rudder shoe with new and upgraded bolts
• Install Max Prop 4 blade
• All NEW SS thru hulls at waterline - No nylon thru hulls 
• All Thru hulls below waterline inspected/serviced 2023

• Raymarine Axiom 9 touchscreen MFD at helm (new 2020) with charts for most of the world
• Raymarine RS150 GPS (new 2017)
• Raymarine Quantum Q24C 12/24 VDC Radar, mast mount (new 2024)
• Raymarine ST7002 autopilot w/spare motor (new ; never used)
• Raymarine ST-60 knot, depth and AWI in pod above companionway
• ICOM M 506 SSB with ICOM auto-tune antenna tuner; insulated backstay antenna
• Ritchie SB500 compass
• AIS send receive 
• VHF Standard Horizon 

• NEW CHAINPLATES 
• NEW Standing Rigging
• NEW Sails- Sobstad

• New Running Rigging
• Installed new rope clutches and blocks and Rerouted furling lines to cabin top to clear decks for offshore passage making
• Hoyt self-tacking boom for staysail
• Leaning posts at Mast
• Electric winch package: 2 Harken 64.2 CEST primary, 1 Harken 48.2 CEST on cabin top

• Life Raft:  New 2021 - 6 person - 
• EPIRB  
• Offshore flare kit solas
• Emergency tiller
• (4) Fire extinguishers
• Transom mounted boarding ladder
• LPG/CNG 
• CO Alarm
• Fire/Smoke Alarms 
• Compressed Air Horn
• Jackline kit w tether clips
• Emergency Tiller with storage brackets

• Yanmar 4JH3-HTE 110HP diesel engine 
• Engine hours 6500 
• Freshwater cooled
• Racor fuel filter system
• 300  gallon fuel tank
• Single lever engine control on the helm pedestal 
• Engine control panel in the cockpit 
• COMPLETE SERVICE Engine, transmission and genset - 2023- serviced heat exchanger core, oil cooler, turbo, after cooler,  transmission, exhaust elbow and new 3" hoses, elbow and clamps, install new python drive, prop shaft, install wobble drive shaft, New Viscous dampener Yanmar 4jh3 hte, fabricated dampener spacer, Serpentine belt kit for Yanmar  engine, Service Northern Lights genset
• New double CV joint (CV Joint)
• New Tides marine shaft seal (blue) with 2 extra seals in place as spares -
• New starter in 2022 - re-built spare onboard
• NEW  Max Prop 4 blade 2023- max prop at 80% = average 2/gallons hour (old 3 blade fixed prop spare onboard)
• Receipts available for buyer's inspection

• Caribe Dinghy  11.5

• Yamaha Outboard  15 HP - 2 STROKE 

The seller has verified that the Vessel has NOT sustained any Material Damage  including: hard groundings, water intrusion, collisions, storm or hurricane damage, lightning strikes or any insurance claims filed.