2008 Island Packet 440

The Island Packet 440 spacious and very livable accommodations feature a beautiful varnished teak interior, furniture quality satin varnish, a teak and holly cabin floor and upgraded UltraLeather cushions new in 2022.  The floor plan features a two stateroom with two head layout (plus salon accommodations) which is perfect for guests or family. Along with the great layout the boat has ample storage throughout all areas.

VIVO'S  interior is warm and inviting. Thirteen opening ports w/screens and eight hatches with OceanAir screens & shades provide abundant light and air flow. You'll admire the beautiful furniture quality satin gloss varnish applied to the select teak hardwood veneers on the bulkheads and all cabinetry.

As you descend the companionway ladder, you will see the open salon with full length settees on both sides covered in beautiful UltraLeather upholstery - NEW in 2022. The starboard settee extends toward the centerline to make a comfortable double berth and both settees can double as seaberths.  A cedar-lined hanging locker with extra height rods is outboard with a shelf above.

The dining table is Island Packet's signature fold-up bulkhead-mounted table. When deployed it will accommodate a large group and then conveniently stores away when not in use.

There is a very nice forward-facing navigation center with seating for two, large varnished chart table, storage tray, generous nav/electronics panel with master AC/DC electrical panels. The comfortable wide bench seat has removable panels beneath revealing lots of storage.

The forward owner's stateroom spans the beam of the yacht and includes a generous offset island berth with access on both sides so you don't have to disturb your partner when getting out of bed. The berth is hinged and can be raised on gas support struts to reveal ample storage. There is a large cedar-lined hanging locker and teak bureau. A nice dressing seat to port adds a final touch.

An owner's luxurious private head is located adjacent to the stateroom and features a large stall shower with folding acrylic doors, The head is spacious with a toilet, vanity with Corian counterop and molded sink. Mirrored storage cabinets and large drawers finish this impressive head.

The aft guest stateroom also features a large offset double island berth, a roomy cedar-lined hanging locker with extra height rods outboard, and an array of cabinets, bins, and shelves. As in the owner's stateroom, the berth top hinges on gas struts to reveal lots of storage beneath.

The aft head is just as nice as the forward with the same Corian countertops, separate shower stall with seat and folding acrylic doors, and toilet. A door is conveniently located near the companionway in the main salon plus an additional door for private access from the aft stateroom.

The roomy cockpit is safe and comfortable with bimini and dodger. The large swim platform features twin molded-in steps to port and starboard, a hot/cold shower and a fold-out swim ladder.

The well located galley is in the starboard aft corner with easy access to the cockpit as well as the salon. It features numerous convenience items for the cruising sailor such as generous wrap around acrylic counter tops with integral sea rails, numerous deep drawers and lockers for provisioning and food storage plus a slip resistant molded sole that provides secure footing and easy maintenance for this busy area.

• Dual Frigoboat Keel Cooler refrigerator/freezer system with individual digital controls (both compartments may be individually adjusted for use as a refrigerator or freezer)

• Gimbaled 3-burner Force 10 propane stove w/oven with a lift off cover, guard rail w/harness hooks, pot and pan storage beneath

• Deep double stainless steel sink with hot and cold pressure water, manual freshwater pump, and a retractable spray unit

• SeaGull IV water filter services the cold water taps in the heads and a dedicated faucet at the galley sink

• Slide out trash bin

• Teak dish racks and cutlery drawers

• Microwave oven

• (2)  Dometic 16000 btu reverse cycle air conditioner units
• Forward stateroom has a plush pillow top mattress from Handcfraft Mattress Company new in 2022, supported by a Froli bed system

Island Packet is recognized as a world leader in the construction of high quality cruising yachts through its rigorous attention to design, engineering and the manufacturing process. Nowhere is this more evident than in the selection and installation of equipment. The very accessible engine room boasts lead-lined insulation, jacketed and swedged fuel lines, a secondary electric fuel pump and an over-sized Racor fuel filter/water separator, plus the plumbing system has special odor resistant sanitation hoses.

The heart of the mechanical systems is a 75hp Yanmar 4JH4-TE turbocharged diesel. A four cylinder engine that is fresh water cooled and mounted on rubber isolation mounts on a reinforced fiberglass bed with an integral oil pan, mechanical fuel pump, and a high output Balmar 100 amp alternator with a voltage regulator.

• 75hp Yanmar 4JH4-TE turbocharged diesel only 1459 hours

• Engine instrument panel with tachometer, hour meter and an engine monitoring system at the helm

• Cutlass Bearing - NEW 2023
• Balmar 100 amp Alternator w/ regulator 
• Secondary electric fuel pump and an over-sized Racor fuel filter/water separator - easy access from Galley 

• Pressure water system with hot & cold service in the heads, galley and cockpit shower

• 11 gallon hot water heater with an engine heat exchanger and insulated hot water hoses throughout

• Two automatic shower sump pumps with strainers

• Drain pump for refrigerator/freezer

• Fuel, water and holding tanks all located below the cabin sole for added stability

• Fuel and water tank level gauges

• Heavy duty Rule 3700 electric bilge pump with BilgeAlert alarm with remote panel

• Manual bilge pump

• Bronze, thru-bolted, flanged seacocks on all thru-hulls below the waterline, ball valves on all thru-hulls in the boot stripe

• Muir Cheetah 2500 reversible electric windlass with foot switches and a cockpit remote

• SidePower 6hp bow thruster with joystick control

• Electric macerator pump

• Lewmar Cobra geared rack & pinion steering system for superior reliability and control

• Bruntons Autoprop feathering, adjustable pitch prop (model H5-485) provides the same power astern as ahead with no prop walk. 

• Leather covered Lewmar steering wheel

Island Packet's excellent electrical system features UL listed marine pre-tinned 600V color coded and numbered wiring throughout. The deluxe electrical panels with battery switch, gauges and breakers for AC and DC systems plus a battery test system are located at the navigation station.

• Dual 30 amp AC dockside power with inlet breakers and a shore cord

• Numerous outlets with GFCI protection

• Six maintenance free, 12V Firefly carbon foam batteries for the house bank and one
  dedicated engine start battery

• Momentary parallel switch in the cockpit for emergency starting

• Galvanic isolator with a remote status panel

• Electrical DC grounding/bonding system for the rig and underwater metals

• Magnum MS2812amp inverter/battery charger with Magnum remote control and battery monitor 

• LED Masthead anchor light, foredeck steaming light and nav lights

• Complete 12V LED interior lighting with LED courtesy lights

• (2)  Sunpower Solar panels of 345 watts each provide ample charging capacity

• Victron MPPT solar charge controller and monitor

   

The hull of the Island Packet 440 features the Full Foil Keel design which offers a moderate draft, low ballast placement for increased stability, excellent prop and rudder protection and a highly effective airfoil shape for windward performance. The deck features a recessed foredeck, an integral bow pulpit with two SeaSafe anchor rollers and a two-tone diamond pattern non-skid. The cockpit offers contoured seating that can accommodate a large crew in comfort. The exterior teak is treated with Semco teak sealer for ease of maintenance.

Vivo has a great canvas package from Boatswains Locker- NEW in 2022. It includes a burgundy dodger featuring a Tuffak-AR abrasion resistant windscreen, and a bimini with a connector panel. Additional canvas features  include a sail trim window, stainless steel grab handles and a protective windscreen cover.

• High impact vinyl rubrail with stainless steel striker

• Stainless steel mast rails

• Three stainless steel dorade vents with guards

• (6) 12" mooring/spring cleats with chocks and chafe guards

• Two integral folding stern seats

• Port and starboard boarding gates as well as two stern gates

• Additional stainless steel stern rail supports function as convenient grab bars for boarding from the swim platform

• Large anchor locker with deck hatch features divided rode bins plus hooks for lines and fenders

• (8) opening deck hatches with OceanAir screens and shades

• (13)  opening polished stainless steel ports with screens and safety glass

• Stainless steel tubing was added to cockpit side rails for safety, comfort and appearance 
• Stainless steel lifelines replaced in 2020

• Closed cell foam cockpit cushions (tan with burgundy piping) - 4 sections plus a helm seat with backrest

• Custom stainless steel arch features 1 1/2" framing and has integral dinghy davits

• Sunbrella hatch covers 

• Custom Sunbrella helm coverWindlass cover

• Island Packet step plates at both boarding gates

• Teak bi-fold cockpit table

• Primary  Anchor -Rocna 40 kg with 225 feet of chain/rode
• Backup anchors include Fortress SX-37 and CQR 35 with 150 feet of three strand rode
• Mantus anchor bridle
• Fresh water anchor wash down pump

• (4) B&G Triton 2 information displays in cockpit connected to NMEA 2000
  backbone
• Knot/depth/wind indicators mounted in the seahood above companionway
• B&G NAC3 autopilot
• B&G 4G digital radar mounted on mast 
• B&G Zeus 3 digital Multi Function Display at the helm
• B&G V50 VHF with H50 wireless handset mounted at helm
• B&G Precision 9 compass
• Vesper XB8000 AIS transceiver
• Sony Sirius/XM  disk stereo system
• Iridium GO satellite communications system
• West Marine handheld VHF

The cutter rig is the choice of experienced offshore cruisers because of its versatility, ease of use and excellent performance over a wide range of wind conditions. VIVO  improves upon this highly desired sailplan with a free-standing Hoyt staysail boom, simplifying control and adding significant performance to this effective sail. For the ultimate in handling the boat has the electric winch package for the primary winches.

The sail inventory includes an in-mast roller furling mainsail, 110% roller furling genoa and a roller furling staysail. Both headsails have UV covers.

• Double spreader keel stepped mast

• Harken roller furling on both headsails

• 2 Lewmar 54CEST 2-speed primary winches (electric)

• 2 Lewmar 44CST cabin top winches

• 2 Lewmar 30CST winches for the main and jib halyards mounted on the mast

• 1 Lewmar 16CST winch on cabin top

• 1 Lewmar 8C staysail halyard winch mounted on the mast

• 2 Lewmar 16CST secondary winches

• Rigid boom vang

• All control lines led aft to the cockpit

• Mainsail from Mack Sails new 2022
• Genoa from Mack Sails new 2020

• Forespar whisker pole mounted on mast

• Fenders and dock lines
• Stern rail mounted LifeSling
• Stereo with salon speakers
• West Marine 10' fiberglass RIB hypalon dinghy mounted on the stern davits
• 15 hp Honda electric start outboard motor 
• Outboard motor bracket 

• 4 personal flotation devices
• 2 throwable Type IV devices
• Life Sling overboard rescue system
• Throwable line
• Weems & Plath SOS distress light visual distress signal
• Weems & Plath orange SOS flag
• Sonic Blast Horn
• Noisemaker
• Smoke alarm, new
• Carbon monoxide alarm
• 4 fire extinguishers
• Fire blanket in galley
• Medical kit
• Ditch bag including Emergency VHF antenna, extra batteries,magnifier safety glasses, knife,
  emergency blanket,
• Magellan GPS unit with batteries
• Emergency dewatering pump
• Iridium Go satellite communication system
• DeLorme Inreach satellite communication system
• Bad Elf portable GPS
• EPIRB - negotiable needs battery
• Viking Life Raft - negotiable needs to be recertified

Owner's personal items not listed here are not a part of the sale. Details of this vessel are offered in good faith but we cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. While efforts are made to keep this listing up to date, information provided at the time of listing is subject to change if the vessel is on the market for an extended time.  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.