When approaching "Paige, Too" you will note her long sleek lines and notable sheer. All of the traditional Island Packet design and style is there but with a leaner look.
As you step aboard you will notice the spacious cockpit with full length seating and separate helm seat. The helm has newly replaced pedestal with rack and pinion steering and destroyer wheel. The pedestal also provides mounting for a cockpit table, single lever throttle with shifter, compass and instruments. Starboard side contains a deep cockpit locker with a shallow on to port. All lines run to the cockpit with covered line lockers provide storage of running rigging when not in use. The companionway is recessed with solid teak drop boards that pin in place for off shore security.
There is a custom stainless steel arch that provides mounting for solar panels overhead, lifting and storage for a dingy, outboard motor lift and numerous antennas including radar. Protection is provided by a full length bimini with windshield.
As you step out of the cockpit there are and move forward you will note full double lifelines, stern pulpits and bow pulpit. The side decks have a molded diamond pattern sole and raised bulwarks for secure footing. There are (2) stainless steel granny bars at the mast and (4) dorades providing continual ventilation as well as (7) overhead hatches and (16) opening stainless steel ports. For anchoring there is a large bowsprit with dual anchor rollers and windlass.
The rig is a simple cutter rig which is both versatile with having more sail combinations without having to change sails and more manageable by having (3) but smaller sails. All lines come to the cockpit for the standard sail combinations and sheeting.
The mast is both double spreader rigged and keel stepped adding extra support. With the combination of the rig and full foil shaped keel provide for better performance both to windward and off the wind in a wide range of conditions with a short handed crew.
- NEW (2019) Dodger w/ Side Grab Rails and Solid Struts
- NEW (2014) Holding Tank and Waste Hoses
- NEW (2010) New Barrier Coat on Bottom
- NEW (2010) Pedestal at Helm
- NEW (2010) Lifelines
- NEW (2010) Manual Bilge Pump in Cockpit
- NEW (2010) Acrylic Hatches
- NEW (2010) Screens for all Ports
- Solar Panels (2)
- Bow Pulpit (Stainless Steel, Double Rail)
- Stern Rail (Stainless Steel, Split w/ Swim Ladder)
- Custom Stainless Steel Arch w/ Dinghy Davits, Outboard Motor Lift, Radar, Antenna Mounts and Deck Light
- Outboard Motor Bracket at Stern Pulpit
- Mercury 4 Stroke 9.9 HP Motor
- Life Ring
- Electric Windlass (Maxwell) with Bow Switches
- Anchor (60# Spade Primary w/200 Feet of Chain
- Anchor (Fortress with 20' Chain and Nylon Rode)
- Full Engine Instrumentation at Helm
- Rack and Pinion Steering System
- Rings (Fold Down) for Cockpit Jack Lines
- Ritchie Compass at Helm
- 12V DC Outlet at Helm
- Teak Folding Cockpit Table w/Cupholders
- Deck Washdown/Cockpit Shower (Raw Water)
- Deck Storage Container (1) Mounted on Deck
- Helm Cover
- Cockpit Cushions
- Screens for Cockpit Enclosure
Hull and Deck Construction
The Island Packet 45 does not differ in construction that Island Packet Yachts have come to be known for. Her exclusive "Full Foil Keel" serves as the bases that unify the performance of modern hull and foil designs with the superior seakeeping, comfort and safety of a traditional long keel. This exclusive design adds numerous benefits for the cruising sailor and his crew, superior protection from damage or fouling for both rudder and prop, immensely strong integral hull and keel construction, and less draft than now full keel boats of her size.
Island Packet's hull is constructed of solid triaxial laminate, providing the highest level of impact and puncture resistance and over twice the tensile strength of conventional woven roving laminates.
The deck is cored with Island Packet's exclusive "PolyCore", an extremely tough inorganic matrix of glass micro-spheres and resin impervious to rot and delamination, eliminating the deterioration associated with conventional deck materials.
Engine and transmission is provided through hinged side panels and fore and aft covers. A molded engine bed with integral drip pan combines with fastidious mechanical, electrical and plumbing detail to make this machinery space attractive, functional and reliable. Extensive sound reduction measures include lead-lined foam insulation and gasketed doors.
All tankage is located under the cabin sole, freeing up storage space under berths and settees through-out the yacht, this also reduces trim changes with varying tank levels, and adds weight lower in the boat adding to the overall stability.
Mechanical and Plumbing