45 Island Packet 2006 Boat for Sale

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" DON'T BLINK" the remarkable Island Packet 440, stunning cruiser from 2006, possibly the ideal cruising yacht.Measuring an impressive 45.75 feet in overall length with traditional exterior, this auxiliary cutter design monohull boastsa robust modern fiberglass hull with a full keel, ensuring stability and performance on the water. Equipped to crossoceans with a powerful 75 hp inboard diesel engine, she promises reliable and efficient cruising experiences. BowThruster is made by Side Power. The interior features a thoughtfully designed layout with two staterooms two headsproviding comfort and convenience for your journeys. The boat is equipped with essential features, enhancing yoursailing experience. The Island Packet 440 is perfect for those seeking adventure on the open seas, combining elegancewith functionality. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or an extended voyage, the Island Packet 440,affectionately named "DON'T BLINK," is ready to take you on unforgettable maritime adventures. Experience the joy ofsailing with this exceptional cruiser, designed for both relaxation and exploration.

All running rigging NEW in 2022. Extensive library including some of the latest cruising guides and Bahamas ExplorerChart books. Storage locker site off vessel available to see how much " Stuff " comes with this boat.

Manufacturer Provided Description

The aft cockpit 440 possesses all the exemplary qualities that have earned Island Packet a worldwide reputation as theleader of cruising boat design and construction. Naval architect Bob Johnson and the Island Packet design team havecreated the 440 by combining the superior comfort, ease of use, seakeeping, and safety attributes that are the hallmarkof every Island Packet, along with innovative new features and stunning good looks that will further reinforce IslandPacket's position as America's Cruising Yacht Leader.

HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: TDL44022B606

OFFICIAL NUMBER: 1187625

LOA: 45 ft 8 in

Beam: 14 ft 4 in

LWL: 38 ft 1 in

Approx Draft: 5 ft 0 in

Displacement: 32000 lbs.

Ballast: 12800 lbs.

Headroom: Max 6 ft 5 in

Dry Weight: 32000 lbs.

Number of double berths: 3

Number of single berths: 1

Number of heads: 2

When you step down the companionway ladder you enter a very large main salon and U-shaped galley to starboard. “Don't Blink” has thirteen opening ports and nine hatches give the interior lots of light and ventilation.

The Interior finish is primarily with teak veneers over plywood bulkheads and interior furniture components,

Corian type solid surface, Formica, gel coated and painted surfaces, teak and oak cabin sole, 12 volt

light fixtures, fans, 110-volt receptacles and upholstered cushions, the teak has a satin varnish finish making theinterior teak virtually maintenance free.

The main salon has long settees to port and starboard with storage under and behind along with cabinets andshelves above. The cushions on “Don't Blink” are Champagne ultra-leather.

The starboard settee coverts to a berth. Dining table stores against the bulkhead, smaller custom table, cocktailtable dinning for two. Cedar lined hanging locker in the main salon forward to port.

On the starboard forward bulkhead, a flat screen internet ready TV is mounted.

The main salon is ventilated by a large opening hatch, and one smaller hatch over nav station, 4 opening portholes and two dorades.

Foward Owners Stateroom

The owner’s stateroom full beam spacious stateroom. The berth is to starboard and allows easy access on eitherside. Storage area under the berth. The berth has a 10” pillowtop. Cedar lined hanging locker port andstarboard, dressing seat on the port side of the stateroom. The owner’s stateroom has its own private head with aseparate walk-in shower. Vacuflush, vanity with countertop and stainless sink.

Guest Stateroom

The Guest stateroom is located aft & port with ensuite head. This stateroom has a large offset double berth, cedarlined hanging locker, lots of storage beneath. Two opening ports lights and an overhead hatch gives this cabinlight and ventilation. The aft head is nearly as spacious as the forward head with the same counters, separateshower stall with seat and folding doors and a Vacuflush toilet. A door is conveniently located near thecompanionway in the main salon, plus and additional door for private access from the aft stateroom.

Settee converts to a double berth

Yanmar

Yanmar Model 4JH3-TBE, turbocharged, four-cylinder marine diesel developing a reported 55.2 kW @ 3,800 r.p.m.SERIAL NUMBER E15995 3620 hours at time of listing. Vessel cruises @ 2500 rpm moving at 6 knots.

The engine is located under the companionway with access doors on both sides and in front of the engine. Access to therunning gear is under the aft cabin berth. The Racor 500 filter is located on the starboard swing out door for easyaccess. Extensive engine room sound control with premium lead-lined insulating foam and gasket access panels behindcompanionway stairs, aft cabin and under berth area in aft cabin.

GEARBOX Kanzaki model KM4A, 2.63:1 ratio marine reduction gear. Serial #21618

MasPower 8KW generator w/sound shield - 1937 hours July 2025

Suzuki Outboard 100 hours

Galley

The galley is located aft of the nav station and is “U” Shaped storage and counter space abound. Galley gives youcomfort & safety underway.

The counters are solid acrylic that makes them easy to keep clean. There is a Force 10 3-burner stove/oven, microwave,top loading refrigerator and freezer, pull out trash bin, drawers and bins. An overhead hatch and opening port provideplenty of ventilation.

Frigoboat keel cooled 12V with digital controls for separate refrigeration/freezer compartments with evaporatorplates- freezer compressor new 2021

Force 10 gimbaled 3-burner propane stove with oven chopping block cover

Tappan microwave oven

Stainless steel double sink with retractable sprayer

Manual freshwater pump at sink

Corian countertops with internal sea rails

Seagull IV water filtration system

Acu-gauge tank monitoring system

Slide out trash bin

Teak dish racks and cutlery drawer

2 Propane cylinders in dedicated locker

Custom spice rack and under range drawer

Galley aft to starboard in main cabin has a double stainless-steel sink with pressurized water, filtered andhandpump fresh water, twin Frigoboat refrigeration systems installed in a top loading insulated box, Tappanmicrowave oven and a Force 10 three burner propane stove with oven. Propane storage is in one aluminum tank(manufactured 02/07) in a dedicated and properly vented well, aft in the starboard weather deck. System is fittedwith a pressure regulator, gauge and a 12-volt safety solenoid.

Special Features

MasPower 8KW generator w/sound shield

Bow Thruster

Electric Primary Winches

Spectra Catalina MKII 300GPD Watermaker Pickled in June 2025

Solar Panels 2 x 120-watt & 2 x 130-watt

Air Conditioner CitiMarine NIT CruiseAir 16,000 BTU New in 2022

New Bottom Paint 2025

Cockpit Enclosure

Ocean Air screens and shades

Ultra-Leather cushions

New 6-man offshore life raft in bag

10'6" RIB dinghy with chaps

15 HP Suzuki with pull & electric start -

NEW 2020

and with 100 hours

Seagull IV water filtration system

3 blade Max prop

New Star Link Dec 2024

Deck

The cockpit is safe and comfortable with a newer Dodger and cockpit enclosure. The large swim platform features twinmolded in steps, a hot/cold shower and a fold-out swim ladder. The large boarding platform makes getting on and off theboat easy from a dinghy or while diving or swimming. Full length, ergonomically shaped cockpit seats with full newercushions, dual deep cockpit lockers, line storage bins, extra wide coamings with storage bins, four harness pad-eyes,cockpit scuppers, engine panel adjacent to the helm in a covered alcove. The electric winches make handling the genoaeasy.

“Don't Blink” has a horizontal Muir 2500 Cheetah electric windlass to handle all your anchoring situations. Foredeckthere is a large anchor locker on deck are welded stainless steel mast rails, double lifelines with stainless steel bowrollers, SS stern rails and stainless-steel vents with guards. The four solar panels help keep up your DC electrical on thestern is a custom arch that has dinghy engine crane, engine mount, davits, and a radar/antenna mast.

HULL Molded solid laminate of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) further reinforced with an FRP pan/liner component,bulkheads, and other transverse and longitudinal members bonded to the hull. Bustle/swim platform molded aft. Rub railsare fitted port and starboard with a stainless striker.

HULL/DECK JOINT Return flange on the hull with deck overlapping joined with an adhesive sealant and mechanicalfasteners.

DECK Molded, cored FRP laminate incorporating the cabin house, foredeck, side decks, cockpit and coamings in onecontiguous structure. Contrasting non-skid panels molded in.

When you step down the companionway ladder you enter a very large main salon and U-shaped galley to starboard. “Don't Blink” has thirteen opening ports and eight hatches give the interior lots of light and ventilation. Interior has a satinvarnish finish making the interior teak virtually maintenance free.The main salon has long settees to port and starboardwith storage under and behind The cushions on “Don't Blink” are Champagne ultra-leather.The starboard settee covertsto a double berth. Dining table stores against the bulkhead, smaller custom table is moveable. Cedar lined hanginglocker in the main salon forward to port. Starboard forward bulkhead a 29 " flat screen internet ready TV. Salon isventilated by a large opening hatch, and one smaller hatch over nav station, 4 opening port holes and two dorades.

Nav

Nav Station

There is a forward-facing navigation center with seating for two, large, varnished chart table, storage tray,nav/electronics panel with master AC/DC electrical panels. Nav desk top hinges up and away for maintenance to thegenset located under the large seat. The bench seat has removable panels beneath, revealing the dedicated generatorcompartment. 6

Custom Bimini 2024

Dodger w/connector panels – 2024

Custom cockpit enclosure – 2024

Full screens for no-see-ums – Dec 2019

HD S/S frames with grab bars on the dodger sides and rear

Sunbrella covers for the dodger windows

Sunbrella deck awning

Sunbrella covers for pedestal, winches

Eyebrow teak stripped to wood and 6-coats of varnish applies -

2025

Toe rail stripped to bare wood and 4-coats of Cetol and 2 coats hi-gloss Cetol -2025

Sanded and varnished companionway hatch and doors and added screens - 2020

Boot stripe repainted 2019

New LED Bow Nav Light 2018

New LED Stern Nav Light 2021

Foredeck & streaming light

Magma propane grill - NEW

Dec 2018

Masthead anchor light/tri color/strobe

Muir 2500 Cheetah electric windlass w/remote at helm

New 73# Rocna anchor w/250’ of 3/8" G40 chain

45# Bruce w/50' of 3/8" HT chain & 300' of 7/8" Mega Braid

28# Fortress w/25' of chain & 250' of 7/8" Mega Braid

Anchor wash down

12V outlet at helm

Outboard engine hoist mounted on Garhauer S/S pole on stern

Dingy davits

Radar scanner and antenna mounted on aft pole

Edson OB engine mount on stern rail

Glebe Creek custom companionway screens and doors

Cockpit shower

Custom cockpit teak table

Cockpit cushions and Captains helm seat

Leather wheel cover

Flag halyards

Radar reflector

S/S flopper stoppers

Custom solid S/S stern rails

New 6-man offshore liferaft

Life jackets

10'6" West Marine RIB dinghy

15 HP Suzuki with pull & electric start -

NEW 2020

and with 10 hours

2 x fishing rod holders

Integrated swim platform with ladder

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Numerous fenders and lines -

NEW 2019

2 x Lewmar 54CST 2-speed electric primary winches - reconditioned 2019

1 x Lewmar 30CST 2-speed main halyard winch on mast - reconditioned 2019

2 x Lewmar 44CST 2-speed roller furling winch - reconditioned 2019

1 x Lewmar 44CST 2-speed boom winch - reconditioned 2019

1 x Lewmar 44CST 2-speed mainsheet roller furling & spare main halyard winch - reconditioned 2019

1 x Lewmar 30CST 2-speed Genoa halyard winch on mast - reconditioned 2019

1 x Lewmar 16 CST for the staysail sheet - reconditioned 2019

1 x Lewmar 16 CST for the Genoa sheet - reconditioned 2019

Total of 10 winches. 7 in the cockpit and 3 on mast

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Standing Rigging New in 2022

In mast roller furling Quantum mainsail - New 2013

110% RF Genoa - refurbished by Charleston Sail 2018 (new UV cover and restitched

RF staysail - refurbished by Charleston Sail 2018 (new UV cove and restitched) - little use since

Quantum spinnaker

2 x Lewmar 54CST 2-speed electric primary winches - reconditioned 2019

1 x Lewmar 30CST 2-speed main halyard winch on mast - reconditioned 2019

2 x Lewmar 44CST 2-speed roller furling winch - reconditioned 2019

1 x Lewmar 44CST 2-speed boom winch - reconditioned 2019

1 x Lewmar 44CST 2-speed mainsheet roller furling & spare main halyard winch - reconditioned 2019

1 x Lewmar 30CST 2-speed Genoa halyard winch on mast - reconditioned 2019

1 x Lewmar 16 CST for the staysail sheet - reconditioned 2019

1 x Lewmar 16 CST for the Genoa sheet - reconditioned 2019

Total of 10 winches. 7 in the cockpit and 3 on mast

Forespare whisker pole mounted on mast

Hoyt self-tacking staysail boom

Genoa and staysail are on Harken furling systems

Rigid boom vang

2/4:1 mainsheet traveler control system

Spare topping lift

Multiple spare lines in lockers

MAST Anodized extruded aluminum, double spreader section stepped to the keel and fitted with in the mastmainsail roller furling system, winches, halyards, pole track, cleats, light fixtures, masthead antenna, wind sensor& Windex unit.

BOOM Anodized extruded aluminum main boom. Painted staysail club

Aluminum whisker pole

STANDING RIGGING Headstay fitted with a Harken MK III roller furling system, inner forestay fitted with a HarkenMK III roller furling system, twin backstays (port insulated), two upper, two aft intermediates, two conventionalintermediates and four lower shrouds all constructed of 1 X 19 stainless steel wire rope with swage typeterminals.

RUNNING RIGGING Ronstan main sheet traveler system, solid boom vang, wire rope topping lift wit adjustabletail and braided line to suit on other applications. Most sail handling lines lead to the cockpit.

WINCHES All by Lewmar are one #8 and two #30CST’s on the mast, one #16CST and two #44CST’s on thecoach roof forward in the cockpit and two each electric #54CST's and two conventional #16CST’s on the cockpitcoamings.

Custom Bimini 2024

Dodger w/connector panels – 2024

Custom cockpit enclosure 2024

Full screens for no-see-ums – Dec 2019

HD S/S frames with grab bars on the dodger sides and rear

Sunbrella covers for the dodger windows

Sunbrella deck awning

Glebe Creek custom companionway screens and doors

Raymarine 7002 autopilot w/ SG3 course computer, type 2, linear drive & Smart Control remote

Raymarine instrument repeater (2) Raymarine ST60 Graphic at nav station and forward cabin.

Raymarine 4KW radar (48 mile) mounted on Harhauer S/S pole - model RD424 HD 24 mile (2013) - removed andserviced 2018

Raymarine e127 Hybrid touch multi-function chart plotter/radar w/firmware upgrade to V4 in 2018

Raymarine ST60 wind/depth/knot

ACR 406 EPIRB (2013) – battery expires 03/2026

ICOM 802 SSB radio w/Pactor modem & SGC noise cancelling speaker - and new feed line 2018

ICOM 504 VHF w/DSC & external hailer - new VHF Antenna on mast 2020

Ram mic at helm – w/spare onboard

Handheld VHF West Marine

Raymarine AIS 650 transceiver (2013)

Raystar 130 GPS

Chart chips for the US East coast & Bahamas

Paper charts for western Caribbean & US west coats

Port Networks marine wi-fi bridge w/external antenna

Cable TV input

Spare VHF antenna mounted on radar arch

Iridium 9505 Satellite phone

New 29" Roku HD flat screen TV, multi region capability DVD player

Sony DSX-M55BT AM/FM/XM radio new in 2024

G Force DVD player (salon)

Cabin speakers

Star Link Dec 2024

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MasPower 8KW generator w/sound shield - 1937 hours July 2025 – New raw water pump 2021, new oil pan, newbattery cables and some hoses 2018

SERIAL NUMBERS Unit: 165MSA Gen S/N: 259251

6 x Group 27 AGM house batteries new 2024, 1 x Group 27 AGM start battery (new 2024)

2 x 120-watt & 2 x 130-watt solar panels w/25A Blue Sky controller

120V shore power connector in cockpit - new 2019

Magnum 3500-watt charger/inverter w/controls @ nav station (new 2018)

New 60 Amp Galvanic Isolator 2021

Secondary Charles 60A battery charger

Hi-output 100A Balmar alternator w/digital duo charge controllers (2013)

10 x 12V outlets

7 x Mounted 12V fans

2 x 30A dockside power cables

Splitter takes 240V, 50A to 2 x 120V, 30A circuits

Spare Balmar high output alternator

Master Volt battery monitor

Most cabin lights converted to LED.

Yanmar 4JH3-TBE 75 HP diesel with approximately 3620 hours

CitiMarine NIT Cruisair 16,000 BTU AC/heat system New in 2022

Side Power 5HP bow thruster -

rebuilt 2021

Racors for engine and gen with vacuum gauge

Spectra Catalina MKII 300GPD Watermaker -

new 2014 - pickled 2020

New 11 Gal Hot Water heater 2021

Edson steering wheel

Auxiliary electric fuel pump w/momentary switch for bleeding fuel lines

Bronze sea strainers for engine

Heavy duty Rule 3700 electric bilge pump - w/spare

Forward showers drain pump -

new 2019

Air conditioning condensate to sump

3 blade Max prop

Vacuflush electric head with macerator

New throttle cable 2013

Spare freshwater pump

Tanks

Fresh Water Tanks: (Approx. 260 Gallons)

Fuel Tanks: (Approx. 160 Gallons)

Holding Tank (Approx 55 Gallons)

Acu-gauge tank monitoring system

Water maker pickled in June 2025

Masthead anchor light/tri color/strobe

ACR 406 EPIRB (2013) – battery expires 03/2026

73# Rocna anchor w/250’ of 3/8" G40 chain

45# Bruce w/50' of 3/8" HT chain & 300' of 7/8" Mega Braid

28# Fortress w/25' of chain & 250' of 7/8" Mega Braid

6-man offshore liferaft - new

Outboard engine hoist mounted on Garhauer S/S pole on stern

Edson OB engine mount on stern rail

Custom S/S companionway security bars

Cockpit cushions and Captains helm seat

Leather wheel cover

Flag halyards

Radar reflector

S/S flopper stoppers

6-man offshore liferaft - new

Life jackets

10'6" RIB dinghy with Chaps

15 HP Suzuki with pull & electric start -

NEW 2020

and with 100 hours

2 x fishing rod holders

Extensive spares for engine and generator

Spare Prop

Many miscellaneous spares for plumbing, electrical, and mechanicals

All system manuals are on board

2025 bottom job

Extended bow platform with twin anchor rollers, stainless steel bow rail, stern rail and stanchions, double wire ropelifelines with gates port, starboard and aft, stern swim ladder

Stainless steel hand grabs, FRP helm seat, line bags, Dorade vents with chrome cowls and stainless-steel guards,safety rails at mast,

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New Cruising Guides & Explorer Chart Books:

All 3 Explorer Chartbooks for Bahamas, 11th editions

2023 Cruising Guide to Abaco, Steve Dodge

2024 Bahamas Waterway Guide

The Exuma Guide, 4th Ed. Stephen J. Pavlidis

Bahamas Great Book of Anchorages

Skipper Bob's Bahamas Bound, 22nd Ed

2025 Southern Waterway Guide

Frank Papy's Cruising Guide to the Florida Keys, 12th Ed

Florida Gulf Quick Reference, The Boat Galley

Seamanship, Education & Maintenance:

How to Read a Nautical Chart, Nigel Calder

Storm Tactics, Lin & Larry Pardey

Coastal and Offshore Navigation, Tom Cunliffe

Maneuver & Dock Your Sailboat Under Power, Grant Hedifen. NauticEd

The Best of SAIL Trim

Sail & Rig Tuning, Wiley Nautical

North U. Trim

North U. Performance Racing Trim

ASA Cruising Fundamentals

ASA Coastal Nav & Piloting

ASA Passage Making

ASA Coastal Cruising Made Easy

ASA Sailing Made Easy

World Cruising Routes, 5th Ed, Jimmy Cornell

World Voyage Planner, Jimmy Cornell

Passages South, 10th Ed. Bruce Van Sant

Chapman Piloting & Seamanship

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56th Ed. Elbert S. Maloney

Surviving the Storm, 1st Ed. Steve & Linda Dashew

Mariners Weather Handbook, 1st Ed. Steve & Linda Dashew

Coastal and Offshore Weather, The Essential Handbook. Chris Parker

Nigel Calder's Cruising Handbook

Boatowner's

Mechanical and Electrical Manual, Nigel Calder

Boat keeper. Edited by Gladstone & Bottomley

Marine Diesel Engines, Nigel Calder

Troubleshooting Marine Diesels, Peter Compton

Marine Diesel Basics, Dennison Berwick

Do It Yourself Yacht Improvements, Reg Minal

Cruising and Liveaboard Resources:

The Cruising Life, 2nd Ed. Jim Trefethen

Fast Track to Cruising, Steve & Doris Colgate

Living Aboard, Scott Wilson

Steering You Straight, Lawrence Pane

From the Bottom Up, Harold Neel

The Boat Galley Cookbook. Carolyn Shearlock & Jan Irons

One Pan Galley Gourmet, Jacobsen & Roberts

Complete Guide to Provisioning, Cruising World

Ham Radio License Manual, 3rd Ed

IDI-YACHTS Icom M802 and HF Radio Email, Marti Brown

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Disclaimer

USCG Navigation Rules

Chart No. 1

Older Cruising Guides & Paper Charts:

ICW Norfolk to Miami, 2007

Southern WG, 2013

ICW WG, Norfolk to Jax. 2013

MapTech Long Island to Cape May. 2012

Maptech New England Coast, 2011

Cruising Guide to Eastern Fla. 5th Ed. 2012, Claiborne Young

Cruising Guide to Western Fla. 7th Ed 2008, Claiborne Young

Cruising the Florida Keys, 2nd Ed. 2006, Claiborne Young

The Northwest Caribbean, vol 1, Stephen J. Pavlidis

The Bahamas Cruising Guide, 1998. Mathew Wilson

Cruising Guide to Abaco 2013. Steve Dodge

Numerous older chart books and paper charts of Gulf Coast, Florida Keys and East Coast.