Freshwater 1988 Island Packet 27 now available.
Highlights:
- Always freshwater
- New batteries - 2024
- New Starter
- Comes with winter cover, stands, fenders, dock lines, anchor and cockpit cushions
- Bimini dodger
- Garmin navigation
- Rebuilt alternator
Experience the craftsmanship and comfort that have made Island Packet one of the most respected names in cruising sailboats. This 1988 Island Packet 27 has spent its life in freshwater and shows the care of proper storage and maintenance. Repowered in 1995 with a Yanmar 3-cylinder 24 HP diesel (original engine was 18 HP), offering improved performance and reliability. it’s a strong performer under power and sail alike.
On deck, the boat features a full canvas suite, dodger, bimini, and connector, plus a custom winter cover. The wide side decks, non-skid surface, and teak coamings reflect Island Packet’s timeless quality. The cockpit is spacious and well laid out, with Garmin and Raymarine instruments at the helm for confident navigation.
Below, the warm teak interior offers the inviting feel of a much larger yacht. The galley includes a stainless sink, gimbaled stove, and icebox, while the private head is clean and functional. With her full-keel stability and shallow draft, this IP27 is equally at home exploring the Great Lakes or coastal cruising.



