1989 Island Packet 38 for Sale – 38 ft – Solomons, MD, United States

CHASING SUNSETS 

1989 Island Packet 38

Annapolis Sailboat Show special  $79,900

Now is your opportunity to head south and Chase Sunsets! Chasing Sunsets is a classic blue-water cruiser that combines comfort, performance, and seaworthiness in auspicious and well-appointed package. "Chasing Sunsets" features a full keel protecting the propeller and rudder, and spacious cockpit, wide non skid decks, fold away dinghy davits, and new Mack Sails! Chasing Sunsets features 2 cabins/ 2 heads.

Chasing Sunsets features:

• Sails- Main and Genoa (130%) purchased NEW in 2019 from Mack Sails. Very little use and ready to cruise!
• USCG Safety Package (2023)
• New Anchor Windlass (2021 and still UNUSED)
• New Anchor (2021 Mantus 55#) and Rode (2021 - 250' 5/16" chain with 100' 3/4" Rode) STILL UNUSED
• Shower Pump and Switch (2021)
• Engine Starter (2021)
• New Fire Extinguishers (2021)
• Bilge Pump and Switch (2020)
• Galvanic Isolator (2020)
• 5 +1 AGM Batteries (2020)
• Bluetooth Stereo (2020)
• VHF Radio (2020)
• Salon Lights converted to all LED (2020)
• New Head Installed (2020)
• Main Halyard (2019)
• Spinnaker Halyard (2019)
• Jib and Main Sheets (2019)
• Tides Marine Mast low friction strong Track (2019)
• Shaft Seal Packing Gland Replacement (2019)
• Bimini (2018) 
• Bottom  Soda Blasted, 2 Barrier Coats, 4 Coats of Ablative Paint 2020
• New Paint Scheduled for November  2025
• Milwaukee 24V Battery Powered Portable Sail Winch
• (3) 200 Watt Hard Solar Panels with Controller (NEW IN BOX) Ready to Install
• Folding Dingy Davits installed and Ready to Use 
• 2001 Avon Dinghy, Grey in color, in good condition 

Stepping below you will experience a feeling of both luxury and warmth with the varnished teak bulkheads, trim, and teak and holly sole. Ample natural light and superior ventilation are provided by numerous hatches and opening ports.

The MAIN SALON is roomy with Island Packet's signature bulkhead mounted fold up dining table. To starboard is an L-shaped settee that converts to a double berth and also provides seating for the aft-facing NAV STATION. To port is a straight settee. As is the case with all Island Packets, you'll find tremendous amounts of storage beneath and behind the settees. 

Forward of the Main Salon is the spacious OWNER'S STATEROOM with large pullman berth to starboard and hanging cedar lined locker and cabinets to port. The ensuite owner'e head is situated in the V forward of the owner's stateroom. 

Moving aft from the owner's stateroom through the main salon you'll reach the large wrap-around GALLEY located to starboard featuring, LPG range with oven, double sinks, large refrigerator, teak dish rack and cutlery drawer.

The AFT STATEROOM and AFT HEAD are located opposite the Galley located to port. The aft head is centrally located by the companionway, convenient to the cockpit, salon, and aft cabin. Two head doors provide private access from either the AFT STATEROOM or the salon. The AFT STATEROOM provides comfortable accommodations for two with a wide double berth, dressing seat, bureau and cedar lined hanging locker, plus private access to the aft head. 

The ENGINE ROOM is situated beneath the companionway steps.  There is excellent engine access as the companionway steps are removable as well as removable access doors, one in the galley and one in the aft stateroom. In addition, there is access to the transmission, the running gear and stuffing box by removing the cushion and the panels in the Aft Stateroom.