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46 Island Packet 2006 Boat for Sale

Don't Blink

ASKING PRICE: $367,000 Watch Price

Orange Beach, AL

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Don't Blink Boat | 46' Island Packet 2006

Introducing " 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 boasts a robust modern fiberglass hull with a full keel, ensuring stability and performance on the water. Equipped to cross oceans with a powerful 75 hp inboard diesel engine, it promises reliable and efficient cruising experiences. Bow Thruster is made by Side Power. The interior features a thoughtfully designed layout with two staterooms two heads providing comfort and convenience for your journeys. The boat is equipped with essential features, enhancing your sailing experience. The Island Packet 440 is perfect for those seeking adventure on the open seas, combining elegance with 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 of sailing 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 Explorer Chart 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 the leader of cruising boat design and construction. Naval architect Bob Johnson and the Island Packet design team have created the 440 by combining the superior comfort, ease of use, seakeeping, and safety attributes that are the hallmark of every Island Packet, along with innovative new features and stunning good looks that will further reinforce Island Packet's position as America's Cruising Yacht Leader.

HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: TDL44022B606

OFFICIAL NUMBER: 1187625 

Denison Yachting - San Francisco is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Marine Group - Emerald Coast.

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

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Don't Blink HIGHLIGHTS

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Specifications
  • Cruising Speed: 5.47 kn
  • Maximum Speed: 6.6 kn
  • Beam: 14' 4''
  • Hull Material: Fiberglass
  • Max Draft: 5' 0''
  • Displacement: 32,000 lb
  • Fuel Tank: 1 x 160|gallon
  • Fresh Water: 1 x 260|gallon
  • Holding: 1 x 55|gallon
  • Max Passengers: 12
  • Cabins: 3
  • Heads: 2
Dimensions

  • 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.
Accommodations

  • 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 the interior teak virtually maintenance free.
    The main salon has long settees to port and starboard with storage under and behind along with cabinets and shelves 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, cocktail table 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 port holes and two dorades.

  • Foward Owners Stateroom

    The owner’s stateroom full beam spacious stateroom.  The berth is to starboard and allows easy access on either side.  Storage area under the berth.  The berth has a 10” pillowtop.  Cedar lined hanging locker port and starboard, dressing seat on the port side of the stateroom. The owner’s stateroom has its own private head with a separate 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, cedar lined hanging locker, lots of storage beneath. Two opening ports lights and an overhead hatch gives this cabin light and ventilation. The aft head is nearly as spacious as the forward head with the same counters, separate shower stall with seat and folding doors and a Vacuflush toilet.  A door is conveniently located near the companionway in the main salon, plus and additional door for private access from the aft stateroom.

    Settee converts to a double berth



Engines

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 the running gear is under the aft cabin berth.  The Racor 500 filter is located on the starboard swing out door for easy access. Extensive engine room sound control with premium lead-lined insulating foam and gasket access panels behind companionway 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

Galley

The galley is located aft of the nav station and is “U” Shaped storage and counter space abound. Galley gives you comfort & 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 provide plenty of ventilation.

  • Frigoboat keel cooled 12V with digital controls for separate refrigeration/freezer compartments with evaporator plates- 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 and handpump fresh water, twin Frigoboat refrigeration systems installed in a top loading insulated box, Tappan microwave 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 fitted with a pressure regulator, gauge and a 12-volt safety solenoid.
Additional Information

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
Hull & Deck

Deck

The cockpit is safe and comfortable with a newer Dodger and cockpit enclosure. The large swim platform features twin molded in steps, a hot/cold shower and a fold-out swim ladder. The large boarding platform makes getting on and off the boat easy from a dinghy or while diving or swimming. Full length, ergonomically shaped cockpit seats with full newer cushions, 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 genoa easy. 

“Don't Blink” has a horizontal Muir 2500 Cheetah electric windlass to handle all your anchoring situations.  Foredeck there is a large anchor locker on deck are welded stainless steel mast rails, double lifelines with stainless steel bow rollers, SS stern rails and stainless-steel vents with guards.  The four solar panels help keep up your DC electrical on the stern 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 rails are 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 mechanical fasteners.

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


Interior

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 satin varnish finish making the interior teak virtually maintenance free.The main salon has long settees to port and starboard with storage under and behind The cushions on “Don't Blink” are Champagne ultra-leather.The starboard settee coverts to a double berth.   Dining table stores against the bulkhead, smaller custom table is moveable.  Cedar lined hanging locker in the main salon forward to port. Starboard forward bulkhead a 29 " flat screen internet ready TV. Salon is ventilated by a large opening hatch, and one smaller hatch over nav station, 4 opening port holes and two dorades. 

Navigation Station

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 the genset located under the large seat.  The bench seat has removable panels beneath, revealing the dedicated generator compartment.  

Deck & Cockpit Accessories

  • 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
  • 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
Sails And Rigging

  • 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 mast mainsail 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 Harken MK III roller furling system, twin backstays (port insulated), two upper, two aft intermediates, two conventional intermediates and four lower shrouds all constructed of 1 X 19 stainless steel wire rope with swage type terminals. 
  • RUNNING RIGGING Ronstan main sheet traveler system, solid boom vang, wire rope topping lift wit adjustable tail 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 the coach roof forward in the cockpit and two each electric #54CST's and two conventional #16CST’s on the cockpit coamings.
Canvas

  • 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
Electronics

  • 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 and serviced 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
Electrical

  • MasPower 8KW generator w/sound shield - 1937 hours July 2025 – New raw water pump 2021, new oil pan, new battery 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.
Mechanical

  • 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
Tankage

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

Ground Tackle And Safety

  • 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 rope lifelines 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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