1987 Island Packet 38

“Malaika”

2 cabins/2 heads perfect for live-aboard or cruiser

only $79,900

The Island Packet 38 boasts 2 stateroom and 2 heads! This proven blue-water cruiser is fully-equipped and ready to cast off. She is hull number #18 of the popular 188 IP38 series hulls manufactured between 1986 and 1993. In 1994 the IP40, with the same 41’6” LOA, was introduced to replace the IP38.

The various models of Island PacketYachts represent the largest percentage of boats selected by members of the Seven Seas Cruising Association as they boast blue water cruising abilities, live-aboard comfort, and superior sea-worthiness characterized by their solid fiberglass full-keel hull and 165-degree righting moment. “Malaika” was constructed in Largo, Florida. “Malaika” is presently on the hard in Indiantown FL for Hurricane season.

Here are a few of “Malaika” features and upgrades:

Standing rigging replaced in 2019
New Bottom paint 2023
New House Batteries 2021
Sea water Pro water maker - new in 2022- never used

Ask about the transferable $5000.00 deposit for Chainplate replacement with Mack Yacht Services!

DIMENSIONS

LOA: 41 ft 6 in
Beam: 12 ft 6 in
LWL: 33 ft 0 in
Maximum Draft: 5 ft
Sail Area 870 sq.ft
Mast Above DWL 52 ft. 0 in
Displacement: 21,500 lbs
Engine Yanmar 4JHE
Engine Year: 1987
Hours: 3800
Power: 44 hp
Propeller Type: 3 Blade factory bronze fixed prop

ACCOMMODATIONS

The IP38 has a main saloon, galley, two staterooms, and two heads. The owner's suite is forward with a large Pullman berth to starboard, and port dresser and hanging locker. There is a private owner’s head and shower in the bow. Forward of the head is the anchor locker, accessed through double doors. The owner's suite features excellent ventilation, reading lights, storage bins, drawers, and additional storage beneath the pullman berth.

Aft is the spacious main saloon with a fold-up table on the forward bulkhead. An L-shaped settee to starboard pulls out to make a double berth. The port and starboard settees are perfect for sea berths underway.

Aft to starboard is a navigation station desk with space for electronics and communications equipment, and AC/DC electrical panel. To port is a settee and cedar-lined hanging locker. Behind the settee cushions on both sides are compartments offering generous storage.

The aft head is midship to port and is accessible from both the main salon and privately from the aft Guest cabin.

To starboard of the companionway is the large galley with 3-burner propane stove with oven, double stainless steel sinks, divided refrigerator/freezer and tons of storage.

To port of the companionway is the entrance to the aft guest cabin featuring an extra-large berth, reading lights, cabinets, drawers and cedar-lined hanging locker, with storage below the bunk. The engine, located under the companionway, is insulated and is easily accessible from all three sides.

INTERIOR

Ocean Series Lewmar deck hatches
Stainless steel opening ports with screens
LED interior lighting
Interior cushions
Custom mattresses with covers

GALLEY:

Princess Gourmet Galley Range gimbaled 3-burner stove and oven- LPG system for the stove/oven needs tanks and to be plumbed and installed - NO LPG tanks
Top-loading refrigerator and freezer Dometic air cooled with evaporator plate and upgraded insulation
Double stainless steel sinks with a hot/cold faucet
Drinking water filter system

PLUMBING

Midship Guest Head -C head compost system installed
Forward Head - manual marine head plumbed for direct overboard discharge - intended for 3 mile offshore use only
No Holding tank
Fresh water pump/ accumulator tank
No water heater
Pressurized hot/cold water in the head, galley and aft/midship head
Cockpit shower
Electric bilge pump
Manual bilge pump
High water alarm

ELECTRICAL

12 Volt DC System:

12 Volt DC electric panel
Engine start battery lead acid located under nav station settee- 2021
(2) Batteries Lead acid 220 AH-2021
Solar: Kyocera (2) 135 watts each total 270 watts installed on Kato davits-2015
(1) Morningstar solar charge controller- 2015
Charging: Alternator Balmar 110- v belt with external regulator-2010
Dometic air cooled refrigerator/freezer compressor located in starboard cockpit lazarette
LED interior lights
Windlass Lewmar vertical foot control & cockpit control - 2016
Navigation lights
Electronics & Nav systems
Automatic bilge pump
Fresh water pump

120 Volt AC System

(1) 30 Amp AC shore power connection with breaker
(1) 30 Amp shore power cords
Battery Charger- presently disconnected while boat is in storage
Xantrax 1000 Watt inverter- presently disconnected for storage
Electrical outlets

HULL and DECK

Stainless steel bow pulpit with two anchor rollers
Windlass Lewmar vertical with foot controls & cockpit control- 2016
Primary Anchor Manson Supreme 60 #
Primary ground tackle: 3/8” G4 - 200 ft chain - 150 ft 3/4 “ rode
Secondary anchor 45# CQR
Secondary ground tackle: 75 ft 5/16’ chain- 200 ft 5/8‘ rode
Fortress anchor on stern - 6 ft chain - 200 ft rode
Teak hand rails
White coated stainless steel lifelines
Large cockpit with comfortable seating, two lazarettes, a helm pedestal, table and helm seat
Vintage binnacle with antique compass
Original compass is on board stored behind settee port salon
Island Packet rack and pinion steering quadrant under helm seat
Cockpit Cushions good shape with filler piece in aft cabin cubby
Dodger, bimini and connector and full enclosure - Dodger needs attention
Cockpit shower
Custom teak swim platform able to fold up on the back of the transom
Kato davits with crossbeam to accommodate Solar
Custom Cockpit Table stored in aft cabin
Assorted fenders and dock lines
Bottom Paint - Interlux Micron CSC Ablative antifouling- Black-March 2023

SAILS and RIGGING

Standing Rigging sourced from OEM Seco South with staylock fittings installed 2019
Running Rigging serviceable
Isomat Mast with full batten Maisail
Harken furler for Genoa
110% Genoa 10 yrs old
Hank on Staysail with self tending boom 10 yrs old
Winches serviced 2021
(2) winch handles
Transferable $5000.00 deposit for Chainplate Replacement with Mack Yacht Services- buyer would be responsible for the balance

ELECTRONICS