New Listing – 2006-launched Island Packet 485

Grabau International is delighted to announce the new listing of the 2006-launched Island Packet 485 ‘KARMA’ 

Launched in 2006, this high spec Island Packet is in just her second ownership. Purchased by her current European owner in San Diego, she has been used for trans-Atlantic cruises, often single-handed thanks to her ocean-minded specification and such features as radar guard zone, AIS and a powerful and reliable mamba-drive autopilot. 150Nm 24hrs passages are easily possible in normal conditions. Further blue water specification highlights include her 8kw generator, watermaker, wind generator, solar panels and large keel-cooled fridge & freezer capacities, electric winch package, CE Certified as Cat A and VAT-paid in the Azores, she is good to go.

KARMA is now offered for sale as her owner is now planning new adventures involving a sailing a multi-hull from Australasia back to Europe.

As with all Island Packets, there are many unique features in her construction which contribute to their reputation as solid and dependable mile-munchers. These features include:-

• CE Certified: All models meet or exceed the highest available independent rating – Category “A” – Ocean.
• Exclusive Full Foil Keel® for unrivalled combination of performance, seakeeping, safety, control and comfort.
• Hull and keel design minimizes fouling and impact damage to keel, rudder and prop.
• One piece, hand laminated, solid fiberglass hull and keel resulting in the strongest possible construction.
• Triaxial knitted laminate integration for superior strength and impact resistance.
• Moderate draft allowing for access to wider range of cruising grounds.
• Low, generous tank storage makes for added interior stowage and enhanced stability.
• Full roller furling sail systems with controls leading to cockpit. Hoyt® boom provides improved performance and control.
• Recessed foredeck for on-deck security.
• Patented Sea Safe® anchor rollers and integral bow platform: fully captive, low chafe chain/rode guides, quick anchor deployment and secure stowage.
• PolyClad®3 gelcoat system for superior gloss retention/crack resistance and protection against osmotic blisters — 10 year limited warranty from build.
• PolyCore® deck coring material is decay proof and has strength and rigidity — 10 year limited warranty from build.

Island Packet 485 – ‘Karma’ – Euro 330,200 VAT paid – full details here

Do you have a yacht like this to sell? Grabau International are always looking for new high-quality yacht listings both in the UK and internationally. For further information about our tailored brokerage services, please look here or feel free to contact us.