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1987 - 31' Island Packet Sloop - "Eppie"


"Eppie"
  • Year: 1987
  • Current Price: SOLD
  • Located: Palmetto, FL
  • Hull Material: Fiberglass
  • Engine/Fuel Type: Single diesel
  • YW#: 75666-2328208

A lot of new features in this used Island Packet. Not only is she one of the most popular - IP 31 Sloop - she has been lovingly maintained and upgraded by her present owners.

"Beautifully Maintained Island Packet 31"

The Island Packet 31 is by far the best cruiser of its size and "Eppie" is likely the best kept 31 available. She has been lovingly cared for by her present owners and has been continuously upgraded and maintained including brand new bimini, dodger, & sail cover, new custom mattress, new upholstery, new refrigeration, beautiful brightwork and the hull was recently waxed! Come see why the 31's are not only well designed but also well built, making them a "best value" on the used market.

"Eppie" will not disappoint you in any way!

Please schedule an appointment to see her...You’ll be very glad you did!

Builder / Designer

  • Builder: Island Packet
  • Designer: Bob Johnson

Dimensions

  • LOA: 34 ft 4 in
  • Beam: 11 ft 6 in
  • LWL: 27 ft 9 in
  • Maximum Draft: 4 ft 0 in
  • Displacement: 11000 lbs
  • Ballast: 4500 lbs
  • Bridge Clearance: 43 ft 6 in

Engines

  • Engine Brand: Yanmar
  • Engine Model: 3GM30
  • Engine Hours: 934

Tanks

  • Fresh Water Tanks: (70 Gallons)
  • Fuel Tanks: (25 Gallons)

Accomodations
Starting forward there is a large forward v-berth that comfortably sleeps two. There are storage compartments, shelves and a hanging locker plus a privacy door and access to the head which is just aft and to starboard. The head has two doors, one to the salon and the other to the forward cabin. The marine toilet, Lectrasan, has a freshwater tank for flushing. There is a vanity, hot and cold water, shower and storage cabinet. The main salon has port and starboard settees with the starboard side converting to a double berth when needed. The dining table is on the bulkhead and swings out to reach across to both sttees and will seat four in comfort. The nav station is aft to starboard and has the unique ability to turn the quarterberth into a private cabin when the nav table is folded up and the privacy and the privacy door is closed. The galley is aft to port. Exceptional additions include:

  • NEW Memory Foam mattress pads for v-berth and quarter berth
  • NEW 2009 Pleather cushions throughout
  • Exceptional woodwork
  • Teak & Holly sole is immaculate
  • Divided chain locker forward

Galley

  • Grunert 110V Refrigerator/ freezer with NEW 2010 compressor
  • Hillerange 2 burner propane stove
  • Tappan microwave
  • NEW 2010 polished stainless 70/30 sink w/ spray
  • Stove top cutting board
  • (4) lockers w/ shelf above
  • Built-in plate and dishware storage
  • (2) drawers
  • Cubbie storage compartments
  • Ample cabinetry
  • Trash receptacle
  • Dry storage locker
  • Spice rack
  • Teak towel rack
  • LPG solenoid

Electronics

  • Garmin 400 color chartplotter @ helm
  • Garmin 300 color fishfinder/depth
  • Autohelm 4000 Auto pilot
  • Autohelm speed & distance
  • Autohelm wind speed indicator & direction
  • Standard Horizon VHF
  • Ram mic @ helm
  • Gemini 5" compass
  • Vizio flatscreen TV w/ wall mount
  • VCR
  • Miller brass clock & barometer

Electrical

  • (4) AGM group 31 batteries w/ 480 amp hours & battery parallel switch
  • Heart 100 amp automatic battery charger
  • Heart interface link 2000 battery monitor
  • Heart 2000 watt inverter/charger
  • NEW 2011 Bonding System
  • NEW 2010 (4)-12v detachable fans
  • Smoke detector
  • Railmount TV antenna
  • (2) 50' 30 amp Marinco dockside cables w/ splitter

Mechanical

  • FCF 12000 BTU reverse cycle air conditioner w/ remote
  • Lectrasan head system w/ electric head
  • Edson manual steering wheel
  • 13 gallon fresh water bladder for toilet flushing
  • Racor fuel filters
  • BC fire extinguishing system
  • (2) bilge pumps (1) automatic (1) manual
  • NEW 2011 Scupper hoses
  • NEW 2011 Groco intake filter
  • NEW 2011 Packing gland

 
Deck & Cockpit

  • (1) CQR & (1) Fortress anchor
  • NEW 2010 Bimini & Dodger w/ connector panel
  • NEW 2011 Full cockpit screen enclosure •NEW Mainsail cover
  • Covers for all exterior teak
  • Bimini sail window
  • Companionway hatchboards & plexiglass doors
  • Cockpit cushions
  • Mast steps
  • NEW 2011 Magma gas grill
  • NEW 2011 Davits
  • NEW 2008 RIB Dinghy & 9.9 Mercury 4 stroke outboard •Hatch covers
  • O.B. Motor lift
  • M.O.B. Lifesling module
  • Solar vent @ head
  • Fenders & lines
  • Swim ladder
  • (4) Life jackets
  • CG approved safety package

Sails & Rigging

  • Mainsail
  • 120% Genoa
  • Genoa furler - Seafurl 707 SL NEW 2008
  • Sails are original but in very good condition
  • Lewmar 40ST primaries
  • Barient 22 oversized Halyard winch
  • NEW Spreader end caps
  • Lines lead aft through spinlocks for sail control
  • Two spare halyards
  • Mast steps to mast head

Additional Broker Comments
"Eppie" is a well maintained example of the Island Packet 31, the most popular I.P. ever built. The 31 is spacious, comfortable and seakindly. "Eppie" is in excellent condition, reflecting the loving care she has received from her knowledgeable current and past owners. The 31's are not only well designed but well built making them a "best value" on the used market. Nicely upgraded, she will serve her new owners proudly!

  • Hull compounded and waxed 9/2010
  • Bottom is in excellent condition and is cleaned monthly
  • Fresh 2011 ablative bottom paint after epoxy barrier coat

Disclaimer
Owners personal items not listed here are not a part of the sale. 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.