Island Packet 460 a great opportunity to own a proven blue water live-aboard cruiser that combines comfort, ease of handling and sea keeping qualities that are the hallmark of every Island Packet. Capable of long distance days offshore and equally at home exploring coastal waters. One owner from new built in 2008 'Sonar' returned home to the UK for a refit in 2024/25 after extended Caribbean cruising. 'Sonar' comes with a painted dark blue hull, Yanmar 75hp engine, bowthruster, autopilot, heating, copper coat, Raymarine electronics, electric toilets, large S/S transom arch and more. Comfortable, capable and built to explore - offers welcome in Sterling and US $ Dollars
Rig
Cutter
IN-MAST CUTTER RIG
Keel stepped aluminium mast and boom
Aluminium staysail boom
In-mast mainsail furling
Mainsheet system forward of sprayhood leading into the cockpit
Genoa with manual Harken furler
Staysail with manual Harken furler on self tacking boom
Selden bowsprit pole stowed at bow
SAILS
Doyle in-mast furling mainsail
Doyle furling genoa
Doyle furling staysail
WINCHES
Lewmar 46ST manual (two)
Lewmar 54ST electric (two)
Lewmar 16ST manual (three)
Lewmar 30ST manual on mast (two)
Lewmar 8ST manual on mast (one)
NAVIGATION AT CHART TABLE
ICOM VHF IC-M603
ICOM VHF hand held
Raymaine AIS 750
Raymarine E80 chart plotter (not in use)
Mcmurdo ICS NAV6 Navtex
VION control unit (not in use)
Iridium hand held phone (not in use)
NAVIGATION AT COCKPIT CONSOLE
Raymarine ST60+ depth
Raymarine ST60+ wind
Raymarine ST60+ speed
NAVIGATION AT COCKPIT WHEEL CONSOLE
Compass
Raymarine hybrid touch chart plotter
Raymarine ST6002 smart pilot
Vetus thruster control
GROUND TACKLE
Anchor with 50m of chain
Electric windlass (Feb 2024)
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
Manual bilge pump
Electrical bilge pump
Navigation lights
Sprayhood with grab handles
Bimini
Over boom canvas
Walker Bay Dingy 'as is'
Torquedo electric outboard 'as is'
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Hot and cold freshwater shower at stern
Cockpit cushions
Folding cockpit table
Dorades with guards
Large lazarette locker
Large S/S arch at transom
Pushpit guard rails with two aft seats
Transom platform
YANMAR 4 JH4-TE 75HP DIESEL ENGINE
Engine service (Jan 2025)
Engine hours approx 1500hrs
Feathering 3-bladed propellor
Vetus bow thruster
ELECTRICS
240 / 50 Hz electrical system
UK plug sockets throughout
Domestic batteries (four)
Engine battery (one)
Generator battery (one)
Batteries charged by engine alternator and battery charger
Shorepower dual connection
Mastervolt battery charger
TANKAGE
Fuel 650 L
Freshwater 1000 L
Holding tank 300 L
WATER SYSTEM
Pressurised hot and cold water system
Webasto diesel heating
Watermaker Dessalator (not in use - may need servicing or replacing by purchaser)
(All figures are approximate)
ISLAND PACKET 460
Built in 2008 to a 2009 model
Designed by Bob Johnson, built in Florida USA
CONSTRUCTION
GRP hull, deck and superstructure
Dark blue painted hull
Long keel
Wheel steering with console and cover
Underwater hull copper coated (Jan 2024)
Anodes (2025)
LOA 48' 0" / 14.86m
LWL 38' 1" / 11.60m
BEAM 14' 4" / 4.37m
DRAFT 5' 0" / 1.52m
DISPL: 32,000 lbs / 14,514 kg
BALLAST 12,000 lbs / 5443 kg
RE-FIT WORK CARRIED OUT IN THE UK 2024/25
New stainless steel standing rigging (2024)
New running rigging
New prop shaft and seals (2025)
(All figures are approximate)