2003 Island Packet 485

Accomodations:
Forward is the large guest stateroom with island berth and abundant storage with an assortment of lockers, cabinets, drawers and shelves. A door provides private access to the adjacent head to port. The head features a VacuFlush toilet, separate shower stall and Corian vanity countertop with integrally molded sink. To starboard is the unique third cabin configured as an office/workshop. The owners have added some very nice teak book shelves. It also doubles as a laundry room with a convenient washer/dryer combo behind teak doors. The desktop can also be converted to a double berth. Next aft is the roomy main salon with panoramic views through an array of large windows. To port and starboard are full length settees with the starboard settee convertible to a double berth. Halogen reading lights have been mounted at the aft end of each settee. Island Packet's signature bulkhead-mounted dining table stows against the forward bulkhead. If you perfer not to lower the table, The Journey has two removable snack tables (one large and one small) one each side. Next aft to port is the very impressive navigation station featuring a high backed swivel armchair, large navigation desk with storage beneath, chart storage, brass clock & barometer, and a wet locker. To port is the gourmet galley with Corian counter surfaces. The open galley layout provides ample room for two to work comfortably. The refrigerator and freezer are in separate adjacent compartments, each controlled by individual thermostats. There is a 3-burner LPG stove with oven. Next aft is the owner's stateroom with a queen-sized island berth and plenty of cabinets, lockers, drawers and shelves, as well as a dressing chair to starboard. The owners have added an attractive teak TV/DVD shelf. The private aft head is ensuite and features Corian countertops with integrally molded sink, VacuFlush toilet and separate shower stall. The ergonomically designed cockpit features a dedicated bin designed to hold an 8-person valise-pack life raft. Aft of the cockpit is a large deck area that can be used for dinghy storage or as a sundeck. The Journey has a nice optional cradle for dinghy storage. The roomy swim platform features twin molded-in steps to the aft deck, a hot-cold shower and a telescoping swim ladder. There are 15 opening ports with screens, 6 deck hatches with Ocean Air screens/shades, and 4 stainless steel dorade style vents with screens.

Mechanical Equipment:
* 100 HP Yamar 4JH3-HTBE Turbo Diesel - 1825 hours* Reverso oil change pump on 100HP Yanmar, transmission, & generator. Vacuum gage on engine water separator.* Onan 9KW Generator with sound shield (very quiet, 3 cycle Kubota engine uses no oil between 200 hr. oil changes) - 4185 hours* House battery bank modified from original. Now includes 10 total batteries including 6 Lifeline 27 AGM batteries.* There are additional panels installed inboard of the main AC/DC panel...Xantrex battery monitor, Spectra Watermaker control panel, Acu-gauge Ultra 8 quantity indicator, and extra breaker panel for electronic related systems. * Two Battery Chargers: 50 amp Xantrex XC and 100 amp Charles both new in 2006. The original Charles 5000 40 amp battery charger is still onboard as a spare.* Complete maintenance records are available.42,000 BTU A/C (3 Cruisair units)Spectra 400 gallon per day watermaker, new in 2005 (includes several spare filters)Splendide 2000 Washer/DryerVacu Flush Heads with macerator pump11 gallon water heaterRecessed cockpit instrument panel with hour meter, electric tachometer, engine monitoring & warning systemSingle lever engine control mounted on consoleBow Thruster - Side Power Thruster SP 95 T with dedicated batteriesBalmar 110 amp alternator3 blade fixed propPYI dripless stuffing boxRacor fuel filter50 amp and 30 amp shore powerTwo 12 volt outlets

Galley:
The galley is safe undersail yet large enough for those special cooking projects when safely anchored or at the dock. The owners are leaving many extras on the boat.Adler Barbour Refrigerator/FreezerRefrigerated drawer with separate compressor Microwave with S/S finish Force 10 3-burner propane stove and oven (extra tank in propane locker)Corian countertopsDouble stainless steel sinksPressure & manuel fresh waterGE water filterTeak dish racks, cutlery drawers & paper towel holderBuilt-in trash bin Abundant storage spaceCuisinart coffee maker (with bean grinder)Magic Chef IcemakerComplete set of dishes and stackable pots & pans

Electonics and Navigational Gear:
The following charts are included: C-Map digital charts for Eastern Canada to Florida Keys to Alabama, Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean, Atlantic Islands (Bermuda, Azores, Canaries, and Madeira) Eastern UK, Western Europe, and all of the Mediterranean. Paper charts, cruising guides, and sailing directions for the same areas. The majority of these are less than four months old. (Replacement cost - approximately $5000)Raymarine RL70C Pathfinder Plus Chart plotters at nav station & helmRaymarine RadarRaymarine ST 60 Tridata (speed, depth, log)Raymarine ST60 WindRaymarine ST 6001 Autopilot with Whitlock Mamba driveRaymarine Raytech Navigation 5.0 software & cabling for laptop.Raynav RN300 GPSInsulated BackstayHorizon Spectrum VHF w/RAM Mic at helmHorizon submersible handheld VHF w/recharge station at nav stationICOM HF Marine IC-M802 SSB with self tuning antennaWeatherFax 2000 Software & USB Demodulator for SSBGlobalstar Sat Phone (includes USB cable to connect your laptop for email, internet, & weather data)Cell Phone BoosterWI FI Booster

Deck and Hull Equipment:
Sun covers on sails, hatch covers, dodoger & bimini and other covers are Sunbrella 4646 (dark blue). Bottom paint is black Seahawk with extra tin (two coats overall and three at waterline applied March 2006). Aft deck is fitted with through bolted pad eyes to secure dinghy with a custom (removable) cradle. Just completed summer, 2008...14 coats of varnish on all exterior teak. Buffed and Waxed to a brillant shine. Brand new taller, more robust stanchions and bow pulpit like the ones on the newer model 485's. Brand new Bimini and Dodger installed. Anchors and Chain hot dip galvanized. NEW Dodger & bimini with full cockpit enclosureElectric light above fold up cockpit tableElectric winches (2 primary, 1 coach roof)Lighthouse 1501 electric windlass60 lb. CQR with 250' 3/8" chain66 lb. Bruce with 100' 3/8" chain and 200' nylon rodeSaltwater WashdownFreshwater WashdownMasthead tricolor lightWindexAB hard bottomed dinghy with 15HP Honda 4 stroke engine (includes full cover)Extendo Boom extension for lifting dinghy or heavy itemsPedestal coverHatch, dorade, and windlass coversCockpit cushionsStainless Steel Catalina Grill with coverStainless Steel DoradesRubrailsDockline and fender package

Sails and Rigging:
110% roller furling headsailRoller furling staysail w/hoyt boomIn mast roller furling mainsailAsymmetrical Cruising Spinnaker (Red, white, & blue) w/dousing sleeve, snatch blocks, lines, and sail bag.Forespar whisker pole and track forward on mast.Three Harken electric winchesTwo Harken winch handles