1996 Island Packet 45

Accomodations:
The IP45's accomodations are focused on both extended cruising and a comfortable lifestyle when living aboard. The two large double staterooms are well separated for privacy, each with it's own head and shower. Expansive central living area provide a gracious setting for entertaining or cruising with family and friends. Forward is the owner's stateroom which spans the entire beam. It has a large offset double berth, bureau with generous storage bins, cedar-lined hanging locker, and deep storage drawers. The forward head has a large wrap-around countertop with stainless steel oval sink, large teak shower seat, and separate vanity table with hinged top storage. The salon has full length settees on both sides. There are bookshelfs and cabinets outboard of both with lots of room for audio and video gear. The salon features a large fold-down dining table. A teak bottle and glass rack is revealed when the table is lowered. Custom overhead teak storage racks for charts and fishing rods are a nice addition. The spacious aft stateroom has three opening ports and an overhead hatch for great ventilation. It features a large double berth, cedar lined bureau and hanging locker, and a dressing seat. The roomy aft head can be accessed from both the salon and the aft stateroom. It has a wrap-around vanity and teak shower seat. All ports are screened and feature custom shades. All hatches are fitted with Sunbrella sun shades. Screens are also provided for all dorades and the companionway.

Mechanical Equipment:
You'll find easy engine access to every part of the engine with hinged side panels and fore and aft panels. Molded engine pan with integral drip pan. Extensive sound reduction measures include lead lined foam insulation and gasketed doors.Yamar 62HP (Model 4JH2TBE)4 cylinder freshwater cooled engineEngine cutoff security switchRacor fuel filter w/vacuum gaugeNorthern Lights 6KW generator (815 hours) w/Racor and vacuum gaugePUR 40E 1.5 gph watermaker(2004) Lofrans Progress II electric anchor windlass w/watertight windlass control box (2007)16,000 Btu & 10,000 Btu Cruisair reverse cycle air/heat w/SMX digital controlsNew Atwood water heater (2008)Carbon monoxide detectorChelsea clock & barometer(4) Hella Turbo 12-volt fansMacerator pump, Jabsco 18590, (2005)All sanitary hoses replaced 2005Xantrex Freedom 20 inverterBalmar 100-amp dual output alternatorBalmar MC-612-H regulator (2007)(2) DEKA 8D AGM batteries as house bank(1) DEKA Group 31 AGM engine start battery w/isolator switchTrace battery temperature sensorXantrex Link 2000R battery monitoring system with multi-stage regulator(2) 150-amp Siemens solar panels mounted on davits w/Trace C40 charge/load controllerSS mounting pole for future installation of wind generatorDual 30-amp (110v) dockside power system w/polarity protection(2) 50' power cords with Y adapterNumermous 110v interior outlets with GFCI protectionGalvanic isolator

Galley:
The Island Packet 45's U-shaped galley is roomy yet safe while underway. The galley is convenient to both salon and cockpit yet out of the way of interior traffic. It wraps around to aft and starboard. It has a large well insulated refrigerator with separate freezer, microwave oven, and a gimballed 3-burner propane stove and oven with storage below. Double stainless steel sinks and hot and cold pressure water, retractable spray unit, manual fresh water hand pump, manual salt water foot pump, roll-away trash bin, teak paper towel holder, and deluxe teak dish rack and cutlery drawers. A custom teak spice rack has also been added.Refrigerator, Adler Barbour Super Cold Machine (CU100) 12-volt air cooled (2008)Freezer, Technautics 12-volt air cooledForce 10 3-burner propane stove w/oven (2007)(2) 10lb aluminum propane tanksGE 600-watt microwave oven

Electonics and Navigational Gear:
MOST ELECTRONICS NEW IN 2007!Dream Catcher has a very nice separate navigation station to starboard between the galley and the salon. It features a custom nav chair that adjusts for comfort, a wide nav table with hinged top and storage beneath, a spacious electronic panel with lots of room for future installations. There is a convenient wet locker outboard of the nav station.(2007) Raymarine ST6002 autopilot with S3G corepack and Robertson 300x hydraulic drive unit(2007) Raymarine ST60 wind, depth, speed at helm(2007) Raymarine Tri-Data repeater at nav stationGarmin 152 GPS at nav station w/repeater Garmin GPS MAP 478 at helmRaytheon RL9 radar display at helm with gimballed backstay mount for radomeEchomaster radar reflectorICOM M710 SSB/HAM with AT-130 tuner and insulated backstay antennaSCS Pactor II HF modemStandard Horizon Quantum GX500S VHF at nav station w/Standard 201S cockpit speaker, Metz antenna at mastheadStandard Horizon cockpit VHF radio w/separate rail-mounted antenna Battery powered recording barometerSony CDX F50M stereo system w/10 disc changer, Bose 151 interior speakers, Standard marine cockpit speakersTV, DVD & VCRShakespeare Seawatch TV antenna mounted on SS pole at stern

Deck and Hull Equipment:
On deck, the well planned layout provides the safety and security needed in offshore conditions. The anchor windlass can be operated from foredeck or cockpit. The bow features a wide working platform for tangle-free anchor access. A custom stainless steel plate protects the bowsprit from the anchor chain. A saltwater deck wash-down makes easy work of cleaning the anchor and chain. The spacious, comfortable, and practical cockpit features long contoured seats, fresh water shower, insulated beverage locker, recessed winch handle storage, and two line bins. (2004) Lofrans Progress II electric anchor windlass w/watertight windlass control box (2007), can be operated from foredeck or cockpitBruce 45lb primary anchor on 150' chain rodeFortress FX-23 secondary anchor on 50' chain & 200' 3/4" nylon rodeLuke 80lb storm anchor w/50' chainSaltwater anchor washdown(4) Stainless steel ABI dorade vents with custom SS bases(2007) Double lifelines w/boarding gates (Amsteel 1/4" w/splicing nuts)Island Packet step plates at boarding gates (port and starboard)Kato Marine dinghy davits w/6:1 purchase & (4) reinforcing bars on stern railDinghy (Walker bay folding transom LTD 310 Hypalon) & 8hp Johnson 2-stroke outboard w/C-level Motor Tote-2 harness, Durasafe motor lock (all new 4/2008)Nova outboard motor liftAvon 4-person life raft in canister on deck (serviced 6/08)Dodger, JSI Captain's Navy, 40 mil w/Tenara thread and welded hand rail and side grab rails (2004)Bimini w/connector panel to dodger (2005)(2) hinged padeyes in cockpit(2) deck U-bolts w/metal backing plates for jackline/harness attachment(2) 60' jacklinesCockpit inclinometerCustom closed cell cockpit cushions with new covers and foam in 2004Factory installed teak rubrail w/SS striker

Sails and Rigging:
NEW SAILS IN 2004!Dream Catcher is equipped with a Scanmar Monitor Windvane with mounted wheel adaptor and sheaves, regular and light air vanes, & spare parts kit.Mainsail, Doyle 9oz with 4 full battens, 3 reefs & Stackpack w/Harken Battcar system (2004)Upgrade Lewmar Superlock D2 double rope clutch for mainsail (2008)Genoa, 130% Doyle w/foam luff (2004), Harken MKII roller furling systemStaysail, Doyle 9oz, Harken MKII roller furling system (2004)Storm Trysail, North 10oz w/separate mast track (trial use 1 time, stored below, like new)Whisker pole, track mounted on front of mastForespar rigid boom vangDedicated fore and after guys(2) Spinnaker halyardsSpare mainsail halyard(2) Lewmar 54CST winches(2) Lewmar 44CST winches(2) Lewmar 16CST winches(1) Lewmar 24C winch(2) folding mast steps at mastheadWindex at mastheadSpare genoaSpare mainsail

Additional Equipment:
Features Island Packet's integral hull and full foil keel, direct steering system, and protected propeller and rudder. All tankage is centrally located under the cabin sole to maximize storage. MaxPropTri-color masthead/anchor light & deck level running lights with separate switchesAtwood Sahara bilge pump with Ultra pump switchRule 4000 back-up bilge pump with separate float switchWhale Gusher Titan manual bilge pump Hygrometer for measuring humidityACR RLB 28 EPIRB (Class II) w/new battery 2005USCG required saftey gearForce 10 BBQ grill w/serving rack and stern mounted 4lb propane tank, extra hose and T fitting to connect to house propane tank is neededCustom life ring and throw pole(3) SCUBA tank racksNumerous spare parts, filters, etc.