Overview
The Island Packet 45 is a legendary American bluewater cruiser designed by Bob Johnson and produced by Island Packet Yachts from 1994 to 1998, with 53 units built. At 45.25 feet LOA, it epitomizes the brand's "safety, seaworthiness, and simplicity" ethos, featuring a cutter rig, long keel for unmatched stability, and solid fiberglass construction tailored for couples or small families on extended offshore voyages, trade wind passages, or liveaboard cruising. Its broad beam (13.42 feet) and high coachroof provide exceptional interior volume—sleeping up to 8—with a shoal draft enabling access to shallow anchorages like the Bahamas. Renowned for its robust build (encapsulated lead ballast, no hull core) and forgiving handling, it's a "tortoise" performer prioritizing comfort and security over speed, often hailed as the "gold standard" for 45-foot cruisers.
Specifications
Dimensions
Details
Accommodation
Performance
Weight
Capacities
Propulsion
Photos35 images
Additional Details
Disclaimer
Island Star Recently has had a new bottom job and a full detail on the hull. Lots of great equipment including newer chart plotter by Garmin, Newer auto pilot, Full nav desk with vhf radio, full electrical panel and gauges along with monitor and chart table. Sails are in good working order and recently serviced at Mack Sails. The generator runs but does not make power and can be removed, repaired or replaced at the new owners discretion. The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Interested in this Island Packet?
Send us a message about this vessel and our experienced brokers will get back to you within 24 hours with detailed information, availability, and next steps.
