Island Packet 38
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McCotters Marina
United States
| Make | Island Packet |
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| Model | 38 |
| Year | 2000 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$189,000 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Sloop |
| Length | 11.58 m |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Fibreglass |
| Location | Washington, North Carolina, United States |
| LOA | 12.65 m |
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| Beam | 3.86 m |
| Min. Draft | 1.4 m |
| Keel Type | enums.keel-type.kt-full |
| Ballast | 9000 lb |
| Dry Weight | 21500 lb |
| Total Sail Area | 872 ft² |
| Heads | 498 ft² |
| Mainsail Area | 374 ft² |
| Max Bridge Clearance | 15.54 m |
| Cabin Headroom | 1.96 m |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
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| Engine Make | Yanmar |
| Engine Model | 4JH3E |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Year | 2000 |
| Power | 56 hp |
| Drive Type | Direct Drive |
| Propeller Type | 3 Blade |
| Propeller Material | Bronze |
| Engine usage (hours) | 3077 |
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| Designer | Robert K. Johnson |
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| Builder | Island Packet Yachts |
| Guest Cabins | 2 |
| Guest Heads | 2 |
| Max Passengers | 7 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Fuel Tanks | 1 x 85 gal |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 2 x 170 gal |
| Holding Tanks | 1 x 40 gal |
| Hull Shape | Displacement |
| Liferaft Capacity | 4 |
| Hull Warranty | None |
Description
2000 Island Packet 38 "Ramble On" — The Ultimate Shallow Draft Blue Water Cruiser
The Island Packet 380 is widely regarded as one of the most popular and trusted shallow draft blue water sailboats ever built. With a manageable 4’7” draft, she’s perfectly suited for cruising in the Bahamas, Caribbean, or any adventurous offshore destination.
Why do sailors love the Island Packet 38? It’s all about comfort, safety, and ease of handling:
Exceptional comfort ratio and high capsize safety factor, making her a reassuring choice for extended offshore passages
Spacious and thoughtfully designed layout easily sleeps up to 7 people, featuring a large galley and a salon with a drop-down table ideal for entertaining guests
Designed for single-handed sailing — all control lines and the windlass are led back to the cockpit for easy, safe sail handling
Engine access is effortless with service hatches on all four sides, simplifying maintenance and ensuring reliability underway
"Ramble On" spent most of her life in fresh water and was relocated to Annapolis in 2022 to embark on her coastal cruising adventures. She has since been fully upgraded to make blue water passages to Florida and the Bahamas smooth and enjoyable.
If you’re seeking a proven, comfortable cruiser with classic Island Packet build quality and shallow draft versatility, "Ramble On" is ready to take you there.
List of recent improvements:
- New holding tank - 2018
- New lithium house bank (Battle Born Lithium) 400 Amp hour - 2021
- New starter battery (100-amp AGM) 2024
- New Mack Sails in-mast furling main sail 2021
- New Mack Sails furling 135 genoa - 2021
- New Mack Sails furling staysail - 2021
- New Mack Sails furling Code Zero - 2021
- Whisker pole installed - 2024
- Rockna 33, a 73-pound anchor with 300 feet of galvanized 5/16th chain
- New dodger, bimini with full enclosure and additional sun shades - 2021
- Kato dinghy davit system - 2018
- Kato solar davit system - 2021
- 3000-watt Xantrex inverter/charger - 2021
- Highfield CL310 hypalon dinghy 10 ft, 2 in - 2021
- Tohatsu 15 horsepower 4-stroke outboard - 2021
- Edson motor hoist bracket system - 2021
- Spectra Ventura 200T fresh-water maker (1season of use)
- EPIRB - 2021
- Starlink Gen. 2 (DC powered) with mount system
- Iridium GO - 2021
- 800 watts of solar - 2021
- 3 Victron solar controllers with Victron DC to DC charger - 2021
- Lofrans X2 windlass - 2024
- Soda blasting and barrier coat - 2024
- Many spare parts & fittings
Cabin:
- Custom mattress in forward cabin - December 2024
- New main salon floor in 2025
- Four 12-volt fans
- 11 opening deck hatches
- Newly refinished companionway
Galley:
2-compartment stainless steel galley sink - 2024
Stainless steel galley faucet - 2024
Acuva LED UV purified drinking faucet system - 2023
Also includes: Oversized refrigerator/freezer with coastal MKII digital thermostat, large enough for provisioning for Bahamas, a microwave and 3-burner propane stove with oven and two 10-lb Worthington aluminum propane tanks
Electronics:
Raymarine EV-200 sail pack autopilot
Raymarine ES97 multifunction display (navigation & charts)
I70 system pack
AIS 650 Class B receiver & transponder
Quantum radar with 10m cable
Navigation pod for ES 97 & pilot
Two ST60 wind & depth
ICOM VHF - 2022
ICOM command mic at helm - 2022
Two handheld VHF rechargeable radios HX210 - 2022
AM/FM bluetooth stereo with salon & cockpit speakers
Starlink Gen 2 (DC powered) - 2024
Iridium satellite system with all-weather antennae - 2022
EPIRB - 2021
Synco hands-free 2-way
Headphones with lip microphone communication gear - 2024
Mechanical & Plumbing:
56 horsepower Yanmar 4JH3E with 3077 hours
Racor fuel filter & electric priming system
Balmar 100-amp alternator, with max charge MC618 external regulator 2024
Impeller - 2025
All head hoses replaced - 2024
Macerator for overboard pumping
Holding tank replaced - 2018
Raritan marine toilet replaced- 2025
Spectra Ventura 200T 12-volt water maker - 2024
Two cockpit drains replaced - 2024
16 K BTU reverse cycle heat & air conditioning - 2021
Bottom soda blasted & new barrier coating applied - 2024
On Deck:
Lofrans X3 windlass with foot pedals - 2024
Rocna 33 (73 lb.) anchor with 300 feet galvanized 5/16 in. chain - 2021
44 lb. Bruce anchor 50 feet with 5/16 chain & 250 ft rope rode
Three stainless steel dorades & guards offering good hand holds
All teak toe rails
Dodger & bimini new in 2022
Full poly enclosure with sunshades - 2023
Teak expandable cockpit table
Kato davit system
Kato solar arch system with 630-watt solar panel - 2021
Two 100-watt flex panels on bimini for a total of 830 watts of solar power - 2021
Edson outboard rail mount - 2022
Edson outboard motor hoist system 2022
Cockpit shower
New bottom epoxy bottom pain - 2024
Tohatsu 15 HP 4-stroke outboard - 2021
Highfield CL 310 hypalon (10’ 2”) dinghy - 2021
Fenders (8)
Anchor bridle
Dock lines (8)
5-gallon gasoline jerry cans (4)
5-gallon diesel jerry cans (4)
5-gallon & 2-gallon outboard gas cans
Magna grill - 2024
Sail Systems:
New sails (Mack Sails) in 2022 with only 2 seasons of use include:
-In mast furling main sail
-Staysail with Hoyt boom on Harkin furling
-135 genoa on Harkin furling
- Code zero on Harkin furling
-Self-tailing winches
-Whisker pole - Forespar (Mack Sails) - 2024
- All halyards replaced - 2024
-All running rigging replaced - 2022 or 2024
Safety:
Superior 4-man life raft with low profile container (LPC) & hypostatic release - 2024
Inflatable life vests - 3
All-purpose life vests - 6
Fire extinguishers - 2
Flares
Ditch bag
Jack lines with safety harness - 2
Life sling
Electric:
Two 50 ft (30 amp) shore power cords
Four 100-amp hour Battle Born lithium house bank - 2021
100-amp hour AGM starter battery - 2024
Xantrex Freedom 3000-watt inverter/charger with bluetooth control - 2022
Three Victron solar charge controllers with bluetooth control - 2022
Victron DC to DC converter with bluetooth control - 2022
Three 200-watt Renogy rigid solar panels - 2022
Two 100-watt Renogy flexible solar panels - 2022
Tankage:
Fuel 85 gallon
Fresh water 170 gallons
Holding tank 40 gallons - replaced in 2018
Spares:
Potable water pumps
Spectra water filters
Tohatsu 15 HP propeller
Engine starter
Bilge pump
AC water pump
Various electrical, plumbing & rigging fittings and connectors, alternator belts, Racor fuel filters & oil filters
Disclaimer
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.
Presented For Sale By:
McCotters Marina
United States
Presented For Sale By:
McCotters Marina
United States
