Remarks :
2008 ISLAND PACKET 465
A superbly equipped and exceptionally well-maintained example of the highly capable Island Packet 465. Designed by Bob Johnson and built in Florida, this 2008 model was launched in 2009 and has been extensively upgraded between 2021–2025 for serious bluewater cruising. Her cutter rig, full keel, and robust GRP construction make her ideal for ocean passages, while her spacious interior, modern systems, and quality finish offer luxurious comfort onboard.
Featuring two queen-size staterooms with ensuite heads and separate showers, a generous saloon with over 7ft headroom, and a beautifully appointed galley, this vessel is ready for long-distance cruising or liveaboard life.
HIGHLIGHTS LISTED BELOW BUT INCLUDED IN FULL SPECS:
• Standing and running rigging replaced (2021–2024)
• Full epoxy barrier coat and antifoul (2025)
• Victron lithium power system with solar array and inverter/chargers
• Raymarine Axiom Pro 2 plotter, Doppler radar, autopilot & AIS (2022–2024)
• New Vetus bow thruster motor and batteries (2024)
• Generator: 8kW Yanmar MAS with only 1,076 hours (serviced 2024)
• Two queen cabins with ensuite heads and separate shower stalls
• Recent Doyle mainsail and staysail (2021, 2024)
• Extensive Sunbrella canvas including bimini, dodger & cockpit enclosure
• 7kg washing machine, TV, Fusion stereo, Starlink internet
• Simpson davits, dinghy, outboard, dive gear & BBQ included
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Now lifted ashore at Preveza, Greece. This provides a fantastic opportunity for inspection afloat while the yacht remains in commission. Early viewings are strongly encouraged — this is a turn-key offshore cruising yacht in outstanding condition, and rarely available at this level of outfitting and preparation.
REMARKS
This Island Packet 465 stands out for its condition, systems, and thoughtful upgrades. Every element has been addressed with offshore reliability in mind, from lithium battery banks and solar power to safety, comfort, and interior customisation. A genuinely turn-key yacht for discerning buyers seeking quality, comfort, and serious bluewater capability.
Accommodation :
ACCOMMODATION
• Cabins: 2 Queen Staterooms
• Additional Berths: Double and single settee in saloon
• Heads: 2 Vacuflush with separate showers
• Headroom: 2.21m (7’3”) in saloon
• Upholstery: Ultra leather with fleece covers
• Flooring: Teak & mahogany, custom carpets
• Curtains and blinds throughout
• Navigation Station with inlaid IP chart table and swivel armchair
• Hanging Lockers, Wet Locker
• Fans: Camframo and Hella throughout
• USB Charging: Multiple 12V stations in cabins and saloon
Spacious saloon with full-length settees port and starboard, one converting to a double berth. Centreline drop-leaf teak table with folding wings and built-in hutch. Navigation station to starboard with comfortable chair and full systems panel. Two large queen cabins, each with ensuite heads and separate shower stalls, plus abundant storage and natural light throughout.
DOMESTIC
Galley with Corian counters, top-loading fridge and freezer, Force 10 stove/oven, microwave, and double sink with pull-out tap. Additional drawer fridge, extensive cabinetry, spice rack, and crockery cupboards. Flat-screen TV (2022), Fusion stereo (2022), 7kg washing machine (2022), Starlink installation (2023). Pressurised hot and cold water system.
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Inventory :
NAVIGATION
• Chart Plotter: Raymarine Axiom Pro 2 (2024)
• GPS: Raymarine
• Radar: Raymarine Quantum Doppler (2024)
• AIS: Raymarine AIS 650 + splitter (2022)
• Autopilot: Raymarine / Lewmar
• Wind Instruments: Raymarine (2024) – 2-year warranty
• Windex (2025)
• VHF: Dual stations (nav & helm)
• Navtex (not installed)
• Compass
• IridiumGO! Satellite System
• ICOM 801E SSB with GAM antenna
• Pactor Modem
• Icom Handheld VHF
DECK
• Anchor Windlass: MUIR Atlantic Storm (2021)
• Anchor Chain: 300ft (2021) + Mantis Swivel
• Anchors: Regalvanized Manson (2023) + Fortress spare
• Boarding Ladder (Stainless steel)
• Pushpit / Pulpit (Stainless steel)
• Simpson Davits
• Cockpit Table (folding teak)
• Cockpit Lockers
• Cockpit Shower
• Winches:
• 2 x Lewmar 54 Electric ST (cockpit)
• 1 x Lewmar 44 Electric ST (coachroof starboard)
• 1 x Lewmar 44 ST (coachroof port)
• 2 x Lewmar 16 ST (cockpit)
• 1 x Lewmar 8 (mast)
• 2 x Lewmar 30 ST (mast)
SAFETY
• Life Raft: Ocean Safety 4-person (serviced Nov 2022)
• Lifebuoy, Danbuoy, Recovery Hoist
• Life Jackets: 2 inflatable + 2 foam
• EPIRB: CR RLB-41 (2022)
• Flare Kit (2022)
• Fire Extinguishers (x3 – serviced 2022)
• Automatic Engine Fire Suppression
• Jackstays
• Manual & Electric Bilge Pumps (Rule 3700 replaced 2024)
• Stern Line Webbing Reel
• Medical Kit
• 2 Ditch Bags
CANVAS
• Sprayhood: Strataglass (2022)
• Bimini: Sunbrella (2022)
• Cockpit Enclosure Panels (2023)
• Hatch Covers
• Cockpit Cushions and Fleece Covers
• G&T Aft Deck Cushions and Backrests
• Dinghy Chaps (2024)
• Outboard Cover (2024)
TENDER
• Dinghy: AB 9AL Aluminium RIB (2017)
• Outboard: Suzuki 15hp 2-stroke (2022)
• Accessories: Dinghy wheels, Sunbrella cover
MISCELLANEOUS
• BBQ: Magnum gas grill
• Hammock and hammock chair
• Cockpit and aft deck drink tables
• Kayaks (x2) + stainless racks
• Diesel, petrol and water jerry can holders on deck
• Extensive spare parts and tool inventory onboard
• Sailrite machine and dive gear (available by separate negotiation)
• Fenders: 8 with covers + 1 large ball fender + fender step
EXTRA DETAILS
• Hull polished and revarnished brightwork (2025)
• Gelshield barrier coat and Micron EU antifoul (2025)
• Ultrasonic antifouling system
• Propspeed applied to MaxProp (2025)
TITLE DOCUMENTS AND TAX
Listed below are the documents/or copies which we have seen on listing this yacht:
• Builder’s Certificate
• Registration certificate (Canada)
• Bill of Sale
• EU VAT Status: Was originally paid in UK but now deemed not paid as the vessel was out of EU for more than three years.
KNOWN DEFECTS
NONE
HISTORY
Launched in 2009 and based in Greece, this Island Packet 465 has been upgraded and refitted to a remarkable standard under current ownership. Every key system—electrical, rigging, mechanical, comfort—has been optimised for serious, independent cruising. Rarely does such a well-prepared and well-presented vessel become available.
Mechanical :
CONSTRUCTION • Builder / Designer: Island Packet
• Make / Model: Island Packet 465
• Year Built: 2008
• Year Launched: 2009
• Designer: Bob Johnson
• Location Built: Florida, USA
• Construction Materials: GRP
• Keel / Hull Form: Full keel
• Rudder Type: Skeg
• Steering Type: Lewmar mamba drive
• Helm Position(s): Centre cockpit
• Deck Materials: GRP
• Superstructure Materials: GRP
• Hull Colour: White
• Preventative Epoxy Barrier Coat (2025)
• Last Survey: 2021 prior to purchase – no major issues
DIMENSIONS
• LOA: 14.9m (48'11")
• LWL: 11.61m (38'1")
• Beam: 4.44m (14'7")
• Draft: 1.5m (4'11")
• Displacement: 15,649 kg
• Ballast: 5,443 kg
• Air Draft: 19.2m (63')
MECHANICAL
• Engine: Yanmar JH4TE 75hp Diesel (2008)
• Engine Hours: 2,600 (approx.)
• Drive Type: Shaft
• Cooling: Fresh water / Sea water
• Fuel Consumption: 4 to 6 L/hr
• Cruising Speed: 6 knots
• Maximum Speed: 8.5 knots
• Propeller: MaxProp Classic 3-blade feathering (serviced 2025)
• Bow Thruster: Vetus BOW75 12V – motor, batteries & housing replaced (2024)
• Generator: MAS Yanmar 3TNV76 GMA – 8kW, 1,076 hrs (serviced 2024)
PERFORMANCE
• Cutter rig with self-tacking staysail
• In-mast furling mainsail
• All lines led aft to cockpit
• Hoyt boom for staysail
• Spinnaker pole on mast
• Suitable for single or short-handed sailing
TANKAGE
• Fuel: 160 gallons / 606 litres (Stainless steel)
• Water: 260 gallons / 984 litres (Fibreglass)
• Holding Tank: 55 gallons (Fibreglass)
• Macerator with pump out
ELECTRICAL
• House Batteries: 6 x 100Ah Renogy Smart Lithium (2022)
• Engine Start: 2 x 100Ah AGM (2020)
• Bow Thruster: 2 x 100Ah AGM (2024)
• Generator Start: 1 x AGM 100Ah (2020)
• Victron MultiPlus 1600/70 Inverter/Chargers (x2)
• Victron Orion XS 12V/12V Charger (2022)
• Victron 50A 230V Charger
• Victron Cerbo GX Control & Display
• Victron Smart MPPT Solar Controllers (x3)
• Solar Panels: 3 x 330W (arch), 4 x 100W (folding stern rail)
• Shore Power and Cable
• Inverter: Victron 120V 500W
RIGGING
• Type: Cutter
• Spars: Aluminium
• Standing Rigging: Replaced 2021/2022 (Invoices available)
• Running Rigging: Replaced 2023/2024
• Reefing: In-mast furling
• Spinnaker Pole
• Boom Brakes: Wichard x2
• Furler: Harken MK3 for Genoa & Staysail
SAILS
• Main: Doyle (2021)
• Genoa: Doyle (2020)
• Staysail: Fareast (2024)
• Cruising Chute: Asymmetric Spinnaker with sock