1986 - 31 Island Packet Centerboard - "Skeets"

Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:

Skeets has a tri-cabin layout with an exceptional amount of room and 6'3" headroom. There are 9 opening ports w/screens and 4 deck hatches (2 with solar vents) providing lots of light and ventilation.
The forward cabin has a large vee berth with removable filler cushion, hanging locker, several cabinets, shelves, and lockers. It has a private door to the head and another door to the salon allowing for privacy and convenience.
The large head features a nice vanity with s/s sink, cabinets over and under, linen cabinet, teak framed mirror, and a draining fiberglass shower pan. Pressure hot/cold water including a shower with teak seat and shower curtain.
The spacious main salon will comfortably seat a group for dining or with the table folded against the bulkhead makes an inviting "living room" atmosphere. Glass & bottle storage is revealed when the dining table is lowered. It has a single berth settee to port and a pull-out double berth is built into the L-shaped settee to starboard providing extra guest accommodations. A hanging locker is forward and the settees have cabinets and book shelves outboard with additional storage under and behind the cushions. There is a brass clock and brass barometer on the forward salon bulkhead.
With a tip of the chart table and a pull on the folding pocket door, the unique quarter berth/nav station quickly becomes an enclosed cabin. This arrangement offers an open spacious interior by day and private cabin by night. A cabinet adjacent to the chart table houses the electrical panel.
There is a removable teak companionway ladder with engine access panel behind in addition to the engine access from the cockpit. Varnish finished teak and holly sole in the main salon and forward cabin and a molded nonskid cabin sole adjacent to companionway, galley, and head.

Upholstery in all cabins is in very good condition. Screens on ports and hatches (some in need of replacement). Interior is primarily oiled teak veneers in good condition. Teak and holly sole in good condition.

The U-shaped galley is convenient to both the salon and the cockpit, yet out of the traffic. Nicely kept Formica countertops with teak sea rail edges. For a 3l foot boat it is surprisingly roomy with lots of storage.

• Origo 6000 2-burner alcohol stove w/oven
• Samsung Microwave Oven
• Adler Barbour Cold Machine Refrigeration (ice trays included)
• Deep double stainless steel sinks
• Pressure Hot & Cold Water
• Dish Rack and Cutlery Drawers
• Dry storage bin and numerous cabinets
• Pot and pan locker under stove
• Teak paper towel holder
• Hide-away trash bin

• ICOM IC-M59 VHF Radio
• Raymarine ST6001+ Autopilot
• Raytheon Raynav 550 Loran Navigator
• Stowe Navsounder 250 Depth
• Stowe Navigator 2 Speed/Distance
• Aqua Meter Gemini Compass

• Yanmar 27 HP Diesel ( very low hours)

• Transmission: Kanzaki Model KM3A 2.61:1 ratio marine reduction gear

• Racor fuel filter/water separator (second in-line filter on 12V pump)
• Yanmar manual onboard
• Complete manuals on other systems onboard
• Tachometer, fuel gauge & hour meter
• 1" stainless steel shaft
• 15RH three blade propellor
• Destroyer type 26" steering wheel w/Edson rack and pinion steering system
• Manual Head with holding tank
• Ventilation Fan in Salon (Camano Fan uninstalled included)
• 12 volt DC and 110 Volt AC systems
• Two group 27 lead acid 12V batteries
• One 4-way parallel/selector switch
• 30-amp shore service with shore power cord
• Raritan Crown II Battery Charging with remote control

Features a roomy cockpit that is over 7' long and can seat eight in comfort. It has contoured seats with deep coaming backrests, a watertight hinged sole hatch for access to the fully insulated engine compartment, large seat lockers, cockpit ice box, coaming storage bins, and comfortable helmsman seat. A raised bridge deck and large scuppers provide security in wet going. The deck is trimmed with a wide teak cap rail with s/s striker all around, teak cockpit coamings and teak details.

• NEW Lifelines 11/2011
• Like New Bimini
• Cockpit cushions
• Rod Holder (uninstalled)
• Boat Hooks
• (2) Winch handles
• Cockpit Table
• Lines and Fenders
• Extra Lines
• Mainsail cover with Island Packet logo in good condition
• 10 kg. Bruce w/chain & rode
• Fortress FX 11 w/chain & rode
• Two anchor rollers
• Canvas winch covers
• Deck vents
• Cockpit shower

• Sloop Rigged (can easily be converted to cutter rig)
• Aluminum keel stepped fitted w/integral sail track, integral pole track with car, pole chock, internal halyards, winch & light fixture
• Windex on mast
• Genoa on Harken roller furling
• Full battened mainsail with lazy jacks
• Main sheet traveler
•  Mainsail Cover with Island Packet Logo
• All lines lead to cockpit
• (2)Lewmar 40ST primary winches (self tailing, 2-speed) on cockpit coaming
• Lewmar #7 winch on mast
• (2) Lewmar #7 winches on coach roof
• Double drum centerboard pennant winch
• Boom vang/preventer package

• Spares and various parts
• Safety Kit
• Fire Extinguisher
• Horseshoe Safety Device

The 31 established Island Packet's firm hold on this segment of the market and helped the company to prosper. The Island Packet 31 remained in production until 1989 when it was replaced by the 32. In all, 262 were sold. "Skeets" has only had one owner who has lovingly cared for her but has now reluctantly decided to put her on the market.
Make no mistake about it, the Island Packet 31 is capable of being a true cruising sailboat. The accommodations and livability of the IP31 can't be beat on a 31 foot boat. This model remains one of the most popular IP's on the used market reflecting the solid construction, the company's reputation for customer support, and a history of high resale value. Skeets is a nice well-kept example of this popular model and is worthy of your consideration.

Owners personal items not listed here are not a part of this 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 this vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyers desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.