Sea Lark - ISLAND PACKET FOR SALE

Founded in 1979, Island Packet has risen to a global standard-bearer for premium cruising sailboats. With more than 2,000 vessels launched and millions of bluewater miles logged—from sheltered shorelines to full circumnavigations—plus an unmatched legacy of owner satisfaction, it’s clear why Island Packet Yachts stands as America’s leader in cruising yachts, bluewater sailing yachts, offshore passagemakers, and liveaboard monohull cruisers.

Description

Since its founding in 1979, Island Packet has become a worldwide benchmark for excellence in cruising yachts. With well over 2,000 yachts built and millions of miles logged in every environment—from protected coastal waters to full circumnavigations—paired with an unsurpassed record of owner satisfaction, it is no wonder Island Packet Yachts stands as America’s Cruising Yacht Leader.

Overview

The center-cockpit 445 is a beautifully spacious sailing vessel—arguably the most spacious in her class. Her deep center cockpit is more than a comfortable gathering space; it is a protected, ergonomic working area where every underway adjustment is performed with confidence, aided by thoughtfully placed handholds and support rails that maximize safety on deck. As striking as the 445 is on the water, she is even more alluring below decks: an expansive main saloon with more than seven feet of headroom, handcrafted teak joinery and abundant stowage, a navigator’s station to thrill any world cruiser, a gourmet galley for the serious chef, and two of the most generous staterooms you will find anywhere. Enjoy three refreshing hot showers—two in private heads, each adjacent to a stateroom, and one on the stern platform. Descend the comfortably angled companionway to be greeted by full‑length settees to port and starboard; the saloon table stows neatly against the forward bulkhead or folds out for entertaining, with a wine rack concealed behind when the table is away. Large windows encircle the saloon for panoramic views; the port settee extends to the centerline to create a double berth, and an additional removable table with a lift‑out post can be mounted to either side as needed. A washer/dryer can be specified in the large forward hanging locker. Throughout, recessed overhead lighting and numerous well‑placed halogen reading lamps—each with dimmers—create a warm, refined ambiance. Adjacent to the companionway, the deluxe navigation center features a high‑backed swivel armchair, an inlaid chart table with storage tray, generous cabinetry for a wide array of electronics, and ready access to shipboard AC and DC electrical panels, with a wet locker within easy reach. The gourmet galley is bathed in light and breeze through opening ports on both sides, and offers top‑loading refrigerator and freezer compartments with digitally controlled Frigoboat keel coolers, a pull‑out refrigerated drawer for quick‑grab drinks and provisions, built‑in dish racks and cutlery drawers, deep double sinks, a slide‑out trash bin, a microwave oven, and copious cabinet and locker stowage. Enhancements abound, from solid acrylic counters with integral sea rails to a Force 10® LPG range with broiler and a water‑purifying system serving all interior cold‑water taps. Two sizable staterooms make the 445 ideal for living aboard or voyaging afar: aft, the owner’s suite with a double island berth, extra‑tall outboard hanging locker and access through the aft bulkhead to the lazarette; forward, a guest stateroom with a large double island berth. Both cabins are bright and airy thanks to numerous opening ports, large overhead hatches and deck vents, and both berths are surrounded by cabinets, lockers, drawers and shelves, with gas‑strut‑assisted lift panels revealing generous blanket stowage. Each head offers a vanity with a solid acrylic countertop, a separate shower stall enclosed by folding acrylic doors, and a standard VacuFlush® toilet.

Recently replaced or upgraded equipment underscores the yacht’s turn‑key readiness: in 2025, an Acu‑Gage iSeries tank monitor system, an aft Par‑Max‑4 shower pump, a Dometic holding tank filter, two Marincon shore power inlets, and two Hubbell shore power breakers; in 2024, a West Marine RIB‑310 dingy with aluminum hull and Hypalon inflatable tubes, a new Groco GRCSA 1000 seawater strainer for the air‑conditioning unit, and a comprehensive propane system update with a Trident regulator kit, refreshed connections in the propane locker, and re‑certified propane tanks; in 2023, a MasPower generator control panel, a Victron Multiplus 12/3000/120‑50 120‑volt inverter/charger, a Victron Smart Shunt, a Victron Multi Control 200/200A GX, a Jabsco Hotshot 70 psi seawater washdown pump with trident hose and flush stainless quick‑connect deck fitting, and a rebuilt Harken genoa furler; in 2022, six Lifeline AGM GGPL‑27T batteries replaced 9/24, Cruising Concepts custom companionway doors, Lewmar Ocean hatches—two number 10, two number 30, and three number 54—all with new friction hinges, a Muir Cheetah HR2500 compact horizontal windlass with 3/8" HT, new solenoid and wiring, a freshly prepared bottom that was sandblasted and sealed with four coats of Interlux 2000E epoxy barrier coat then finished with Interlux Interprotect and Interlux Micron CSC, an Island Packet standing rigging package with all new cable, fittings and turnbuckles, and an Island Packet running rigging package comprising the main halyard, genoa halyard, spinnaker halyard, staysail halyard, main outhaul, main sheet, main furling line, main traveler control lines, main boom topping lift and control, staysail outhaul, staysail sheet, staysail furling line, genoa furling line and genoa sheet; also in 2022, braided stainless lifelines in 3/16" and 1/4" uncoated 1x19 cable with fittings including turnbuckles and four gate pelican hooks aft, port and starboard, Fusion cockpit speakers, Advanced LED Swivel Bell stainless lights, and Peek‑a‑Boo blinds for the Lewmar hatches; in 2021, a Harkin spool assembly jib furler, a Seadog stainless gripper plate with shackles for the anchor chain snubber, new Quantum sails to Island Packet specifications—a crosscut furling in‑mast mainsail, a crosscut furling staysail, and a crosscut furling genoa—plus a Jabsco fresh‑water pump, two Marchpumps raw‑water pumps for air conditioning, a Weems and Plath Admiral Quartz brass clock, a Lewmar 32" folding wheel, and helm back rest, stern bench and back rest in Captains Navy Sunbrella; in 2020, a Captains Navy Sunbrella dodger, bimini, connector panel and a solid side panel to the connector panel; in 2019, two Raymarine Axiom 12" multi‑functional displays, three i70s Series multi‑functional displays, a Raymarine EV‑400 Sail Pilot autopilot system, a Raymarine Smart Controller handheld remote, and a Raymarine Quantum Q24C color radar; and in 2018, a Raymarine AIS 650 Class B transceiver.

The electrical architecture is robust and voyaging‑ready. On 120 volt AC: two 30 Amp shore power inlets, two 30 Amp shore power main breakers, two 50' 30 Amp shore power cords, and a breaker panel with parallel, generator and inverter breaker lockouts plus volt and amp meters; charging and generation are handled by a Charles 5000 Series 60 Amp three‑stage temperature‑compensating battery charger, a Victron Multiplus 12/3000/120‑50 120 volt inverter/charger with remote battery monitor, and a MasPower 8kw generator with sound shield; the system is completed by receptacles with GFCI protection in each cabin and mechanical space, a galvanic isolator with remote monitor, and air conditioning provided by one 16,000 BTU unit and one 7,000 BTU unit. On 12 volt DC: three main battery disconnect switches for engine, generator and house, a main breaker/distribution panel with volt and amp meters, six Lifeline AGM GGPL‑27T batteries replaced 9/24, top‑loading refrigerator and freezer with Frigoboat keel coolers plus a refrigerator drawer, a fresh‑water pump and seawater deck washdown pump, two Vacu‑Flush toilets and a macerator pump, an LP gas remote solenoid, a fuel polishing system, comprehensive illumination including cabin lights, interior courtesy lights, cockpit lights, running, anchor and deck lights, a Muir Cheetah 2500 horizontal dual‑capstan windlass, two primary Lewmar 54CEST two‑speed winches and a Lewmar 44CEST cabin‑top winch, a SidePower 6 Hp bow thruster with joystick control, a Spectra Ventura 150 watermaker with MPC controls, an iSeries tank systems monitor, two Kyrocera solar panels rated 130 watts each feeding a Blue Sky Energy Solar Boost 2000E controller, and a Style Pod TV antenna.

Navigation and electronics are integrated for confidence offshore: Raymarine i70s Series knot, wind and depth displays mounted above the companionway; an autopilot suite with a P70s head, Evolution Pilot and direct‑drive unit, complemented by a wireless remote; a twelve‑inch Raymarine Axiom multi function display at the helm with Navionic North America charts (2019) and a matching twelve‑inch Raymarine Axion multi function display at the nav station with Navionic North America charts (2019); Raymarine radar; VHF communications via an ICOM M‑504 and a remote mic at the helm; and a Fusion MS‑RA 70N stereo integrated with the Raymarine network.

Sail power is abundant and easily managed: a Quantum in‑mast crosscut furling mainsail new in 2021, a Quantum crosscut furling staysail and a Quantum crosscut furling genoa new in 2021, plus a North gennaker with sock and North bag.

The canvas and upholstery suite in Captains Navy Sunbrella elevates comfort and protection, with a full‑height dodger featuring an outside stainless steel grab rail, a bimini with additional stainless frame supports and its own outside grab rail, a connecting panel with zip‑off side panel, a helm seat back rest, closed‑cell foam cockpit cushions with Textaline covers in tan with navy piping, and a matching helm cover.

Under power, a Yanmar 4JH3‑TE drives a Max‑Prop three‑blade feathering propeller protected by a shaft‑mounted line cutter, with clean serviceability via an Oil X‑Change System for both engine and generator, and added dependability from a dedicated fuel polishing system.

Cruising essentials and thoughtful extras abound: a custom stainless steel Kato Marine arch/davits assembly supporting the dingy lift, motor bracket, solar panels and antennas; a leather‑covered folding destroyer wheel; a teak folding drop‑down cockpit table and teak cup holders; a mast‑mounted whisker pole; a second stainless arch incorporating a lengthened stern rail with built‑in dingy lift support, solar panel and antenna mountings and an outboard motor lift; a Rib 310 aluminum‑hulled dingy with Hypalon tubes powered by a Honda outboard; full Coast Guard gear including life jackets, flares, horn, bell, horseshoe and three Mariner 10 fire extinguishers; a Lifesling; a Halotron fire extinguisher in the engine room; dock lines and fenders; a Winslow six‑person life raft with custom hand holds (certification expired); ground tackle comprising a Rocna 33 (73 lbs.) with 250' of chain, a Delta 55 lb. with 100' of chain and 150' of three‑strand rode, and an anchor bridle with chain grabber. Panoramic windows, refined joinery, exhaustive systems and meticulous upgrades together make this Island Packet 445 an elegant, safe and comprehensively equipped blue‑water cruiser.