Island Packet 40

The Island Packet 40 is a well-designed and well-built sailboat that offers a comfortable and safe platform for long-term offshore cruising and long-term living aboard.Sarantium was freshwater sailed for most of her life and then the existing owner has cruised extensively six months at a time over the last 13 years. Sarantium has been carefully maintained and continuously upgraded by her carpenter owner.Recent survey with a very positive assessment: “The vessel is well constructed and impeccably maintained. The hull and deck gelcoat are in exceptional condition for the age of the vessel. The interior joinery is in excellent condition.”Name............................................................ SarantiumYear...................................................................... 1995Builder...................................................... Island PacketDesigner............................................... Robert JohnsonLOA...................................................................... 41’6”Beam.................................................................... 12’8”Draft........................................................................ 4’8”Displacement................................................. 22,800 lbsBallast........................................................... 10,000 lbsSail Area ............................................................ 907 ft2Hull                                                                Solid GRPDeck............................................................ Cored GRPSteering........................................... Wheel – Edson CDiKeel........................................................ Full “Foil Keel”Rudder................................................ Keel hung rudderFuel.................................................................... 90 GalWater................................................................ 170 GalHot Water................................................................ YesHolding Tank........................................................ 30 galCONSTRUCTIONIsland Packets are known for theirrobust and high-qualitybuild. Sarantium is a great example of that workmanshipRobust integral“Foil Keel”with lead ballast. No corrosion issues or keel bolts to worry about !INTERIORSpacious interior withsolid finely crafted teakthroughout. Ample ventilation and light through the multitude of opening ports and hatchesThe saloon provides anunobstructed socializing areawith a varnished teak and holly sole, a “L’ shaped settee, and a large, foldaway bulkhead mounted table. The settee folds out to provide another double berthLarge wrap-around galleywith the extensive storge and preparation space one expects in an Island Packet. The owner has added many well-crafted innovations including custom backsplash and extra preparation space.Themaster suiteis forward with an oversized double pullman to starboard and a large private head an showerAft there is the exceptionally large double berth.The aft head has private access from the guest cabin or from the saloon.Large chart table with monitor mount plus a custom fold down work bench.Very extensive storage throughout the vessel – ready for extended cruising in comfort.From the survey: “Finely crafted teak throughout” !Upholstery updated in 2015Mesh for all opening ports and hatches.Webaso diesel heater for year round cruising.LED lighting throughout.COCKPITComfortable and secure cockpit. Easy access from the stern swim platform and swim ladder.Destroyer style helm with Edson steering.All required electronics and switches conveniently at hand.Custom cockpit tableCustom teak cockpit grateFull enclosurein excellent condition to give protection from the elements. Refurbished 2023One very deep lazarette locker to starboard and shallow locker to port for ready access material.Cockpit cushions and removable LED cockpit lightsGALLEYProper sea-going galley with extensive storage and preparation space. Custom 2” Maple cutting boardPrincess 3 burner stove with ovenMassive fridge and freezer with up to 8” of insulation. Danfoss compressor.Large double stainless-steel sink with pressure hot/cold water plus manual salt and fresh water.MECHANICALYanmar 4JHE 50 hp. Approx 3428 hrsExcellent engine accessBalmar 100 amp alternator with external regulator plus spare alternator (rebuilt 2023)Dual Racor primary filtersElectric fuel priming pumpMaxprop Feathering propellorELECTRICAL + PLUMBINGHouse bank – 2x Lifeline 8D batteries for 510 Amp Hours of storage. Two new replacement 8D’s included but not yet installedInvertor/Charger: Xantrex 2500Solar 230W.LED lights throughoutINSTRUMENTSB&G Sailing instrumentsB&G Autopilot with Smith Industries hydraulic driveChartplotter: RaymarineHybrid TouchRadar: RaymarineAIS: Raymarine TransponderVHF – Standard Horizon Matrix with integral AIS/GPSVHF – Uniden UMJ25Backup handheld Standard Horizon HX751Ritchie 5” steering compassAlpine Stereo and wired speakersweBoost Cellphone boosterWiring in place for Sirius XMSAILS & CANVASCutter rig – great for extended cruising in any conditionsMainsail with in-boom furling – UK 2007 – Good condition and recently inspectedGenoa/Yankee on Shaefer furler– North Sails 2011Staysail on self tacking club boom and Schaefer furlerSpinnaker – DRS asymmetric reaching sail – 2010 – like newRIGGING + DECK GEARRig removed for service and inspection in 2018. Rig inspection by Blackline 2021Schaefer In-boom furling – the ease of mainsail furling but with the performance of conventional sailsSelf tailing well sized Lewmar winches throughout including anelectric winchfor the main halyard.Oversized and well thought out anchoring systemStainless steel 35 lb Delta anchor on an anchor roller20 Kg Bruce anchor on an anchor rollerDanforth spare anchorOversized ‘Ideal’ H2E double gypsy electric windlass (2009)Primary rode: 260’ 5/16” chain and 300’ of ¾ rode (2018)Second rode: 60’ 5/16” chain and 300’ of ¾ rode (2018)Electric anchor wash systemExtra high 1” stanchions and safe raised bulwarksRobust stainless steel davit systemAft swim platformStainless steel doradesADDITIONAL EQUIPMENTAlder Bay Custom 9’ Tender with sailing rig (2017).2.3 hp Honda outboard (2022) with outboard lift crane. Crane installed 2022.Full boat cover – Homlann (2018).Deck BBQCustom fender holdersExtensive sparesMAINTENANCELast haul-out and anti-fouling: 2021Last zinc(s) change: 2021Last engine oil change: April 2023Hull re-epoxied 2019 – coatings removed to gelcoat and epoxy barrier coat addedThis vessel is listed by Max Shaw at the Port Sidney office of Yacht Sales West.Show More