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The Island Packet 349, a distinguished yacht for sale, was honored with Cruising World magazine's "Best Midsize Cruiser" and "Best Overall Domestic Boat" accolades in 2019, showcased as the test vessel at the United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis, MD.

Designer Insights

The Island Packet 349 represents nearly 40 years of continuous refinement in yacht design, emphasizing safety, seaworthiness, performance, ease of handling, cruising comfort, build quality, and value. Central to this yacht is the exclusive Full Foil Keel hull design, delivering an unmatched blend of safety, stability, moderate draft, and exceptional passage-making capabilities. This design has consistently demonstrated its advantages in diverse conditions, from solo global voyages to offshore racing triumphs.

The 349 features a Solent-style sloop rig with standard roller furling for both the main and jib sails. The jib's standard Hoyt Boom provides two key benefits: it acts like a vang, maintaining constant leach tension for added power, and simplifies tacking with a single jib sheet. The Solent design allows for an optional reacher just ahead of the jib, enhancing performance in light winds or off the wind, with the option for roller furling. This rig is known for its versatility and ease of use.

On deck, the 349 boasts practical features from bow to stern, characteristic of Island Packet yachts, along with evolutionary enhancements. The integral bow platform includes a patented anchor roller for immediate use and secure stowage. Raised cap rails and full-length cabin top handrails enhance safety, while ergonomically designed cockpit seats offer comfort and are long enough for stargazing or napping. Side steps on the stern platform provide easy cockpit access, and the molded stern platform is always ready for use, a crucial safety feature. A pocket swim ladder beneath the platform allows for water boarding.

Inside, the 349 offers two spacious and private staterooms. The forward stateroom includes private head access, a dressing seat, hanging locker, and a Pullman berth with storage and an aft step for easy access. The head compartment features a vanity, electric head, and a shower area with a molded seat. The saloon showcases Island Packet's signature retractable dining table, offering a dining or social space. The port settee converts to a double berth, while the starboard settee includes a navigation table that can be lowered for a full-length cushion. The galley, conveniently located near the saloon and cockpit, features an electric refrigerator and freezer, solid surface counters, and ample storage. Numerous opening ports, overhead hatches, and fixed hull ports provide abundant light and ventilation.

The 349 is ideal for those seeking a weekend getaway or embarking on distant adventures. With nearly four decades of experience and continuous improvement driven by technology and owner feedback, these yachts stand in a class of their own.

-Bob Johnson, N.A