Chinook - ISLAND PACKET FOR SALE

Engineered for uncompromising ocean passages, the Island Packet 485 is a center-cockpit bluewater cruiser loaded with premium gear, carrying a comprehensive suite of cutter-rig offshore equipment for safety, reliability, and effortless control when conditions build. Meticulously upgraded and serviced, every system is tuned for smooth, trouble-free running, so you can chase the horizon with complete confidence.

Whether you want a proven passagemaker for long-range bluewater cruising or a refined, capable coastal cruiser, this sailing yacht offers exceptional craftsmanship, extensive outfitting, and a documented history of expert care. Turn the key, set your course, and savor a lifetime of secure, exhilarating offshore adventures aboard this impeccably maintained Island Packet 485—an ideal offshore cruiser, liveaboard, and luxury long-range cruising sailboat.

Description

Built for serious offshore sailing, the Island Packet 485 carries top‑tier gear in depth and breadth, with an extensive inventory of bluewater equipment chosen for safety, reliability, and effortless handling when conditions turn demanding. Systems across the yacht have been thoughtfully updated, serviced, and maintained for trouble‑free operation, allowing you to point the bow toward the horizon and concentrate on the passage itself with complete confidence. Whether you want a proven passagemaker for extended ocean crossings or a luxurious, capable cruiser for coastal exploration, this Island Packet 485 delivers unmatched quality, comprehensive outfitting, and a pedigree of expert care. Turn the key, set your course, and prepare for a lifetime of safe, exhilarating offshore adventures aboard a beautifully maintained yacht that is ready now.

Overview

At the heart of this Island Packet 485 is the YANMAR 4JH3‑HTE diesel rated at 100 hp with 1,548 hours, last serviced in January 2025 for turnkey peace of mind. Power redundancy is assured by a KOHLER 9 kW generator in a sound shield, new in 2023 and showing just 22 hours. A watermaker is aboard and currently pickled, while climate control is handled by three DOMETIC air‑conditioning units serving the aft cabin, main saloon, and forward cabins. The DC system is anchored by a house bank of six Lifeline G27 AGM batteries, new in 2025, with two Lifeline G27 AGM start batteries—one dedicated to the engine and one to the generator—also new in 2025, plus two Lifeline G27 AGM batteries for the windlass and bow thruster renewed in 2021. Energy management and independence are enhanced by four flexible 50‑watt solar panels mounted on the bimini and paired to a Blue Sky controller shared with the Silent Wind Pro wind generator, an Iridium Battery Monitor System, a ProNautic 12‑15P 15‑amp charger for the start batteries, and a Charles 100‑amp charger for the house bank. Shore power flexibility comes via both 30 A and 50 A inlets protected by a breaker.

The sail plan is as versatile as it is powerful: a triradial mainsail, triradial genoa, crosscut staysail, and triradial asymmetrical from Quantum Sails (all new in 2016), complemented by a storm trysail from Quantum added in 2018. Downwind work is simplified by a pole on a mast track with a lift system. The standing rigging was replaced in 2015, and the running rigging was renewed in 2020/2022, underscoring the boat’s bluewater readiness.

Navigation, communication, and entertainment systems are thoroughly modern: dual Furuno NavNet TZTL12F/TZTL15F displays at the helm and nav station (2017), a Furuno DRS40‑NXT radar, Furuno NAVpilot‑711c autopilot, BBW WX3 Sirius Weather receiver, and a Furuno GP‑33 GPS Navigator with integrated heading sensor. Communications include an ICOM M605 VHF with a RAM mic in the cockpit and an ICOM M802 HF marine radio, supported by an FA‑50 AIS transponder and a Satellite Compass SCX‑20. After the day’s run, relax to a Fusion 750 Series audio system (Sirius/AM/FM/Bluetooth) and Roku TV, with Bose speakers serving both below and the cockpit.

On deck, fresh bottom paint was applied in spring 2025, and the exterior brightwork gleams under Epifanes gloss varnish, also renewed in 2025. Ground tackle and handling are excellent, with a Cheetah 2500 electric reversing windlass controllable from the cockpit, a primary Mantis Marine 105‑pound anchor paired with a Mantis anchor bridle on chain and rope rode, and secondary anchors Danforth and CQR with their own chain and rope rodes. Line handling is a pleasure thanks to upgraded primary two‑speed Harken 64.2CEST electric winches, Harken 32.2 CST secondary winches, two Harken 48.2CST cabin‑top winches, a Harken 16C staysail halyard winch on the mast, and two Harken 32.2C winches on the mast for the genoa and mainsail halyards; a spare main halyard is led aft to the cabin‑top winches in the cockpit. Cruising practicality is further elevated by a Kato arch with dinghy davits and an outboard crane system, capped by a high bimini/dodger combination with full side enclosures.

The tender package is equally compelling: an AB 10 aluminum‑hulled RIB measuring 10.5', powered by a Yamaha 9.9 hp four‑stroke outboard—both new in 2022—and complete with anchor, pumps, oars, and navigation lights to make shore runs easy and secure.

Below, the interior is configured for serious passagemaking comfort: two cabin suites, two heads, two showers, and a dedicated office/cabin/berth area, with a galley and saloon centered around a large fold‑down table and a removable side table. Ventilation is generous via fifteen opening stainless‑steel ports with screens, six overhead deck hatches, and four Dorade‑style deck ventilators. The galley features a FORCE 10 three‑burner stove with broiler/oven, a microwave, and refrigeration upgraded to a Sea Frost system in 2023. Each head is appointed with a VacuFlush toilet, a vanity, and a separate shower stall with acrylic doors. Most interior lighting has been upgraded to LED, and airflow is boosted by five Hella fans placed throughout the cabin spaces.

Safety is comprehensively addressed, with a Winslow six‑person liferaft re‑certified in fall 2025; two MOM 8 units and one MOM 9; an ACR EPIRB from 2023; four life jackets; a flare/signal kit; four fire extinguishers plus an automatic CO2 system in the engine room; and bilge redundancy via one automatic and one manual pump.

Further enhancing offshore security and convenience are a Kevlar gybe‑protection system and Kevlar jackline system, a two‑person inflatable kayak, 30 A and 50 A shore‑power cords, a Brownie “Yacht Pro” automatic dive compressor YP25DF capable of filling multiple tanks simultaneously with four single scuba tanks racked in the lazarette, and a deep inventory of spares for ongoing service needs. Personal gear, including clothing, bedding, and artwork (photos and paintings), does not convey with the sale.

Seller’s note: Since purchase, the vessel has been professionally maintained at full‑service marinas including Waterford Harbor (Kemah, TX), Turner Marine (Mobile, TX), Twin Dolphins Marina (Bradenton, FL), and Robinhood Marina (Georgetown Island, ME). All systems and components have been regularly serviced and upgraded as necessary, with safety and reliability kept as the highest priorities for family adventures.