EXPERIENCE THE JOYS OF SAILING WITH EXCEPTIONAL CREATURE COMFORTS TO BOOT!
The new Island Packet 42 MS is latest iteration of the Next Generation Island Packet Fleet. The Motor Sailer allows you to keep the elements outside and the power to control your sails inside.
Confidence and Comfort in Cruising
The salon and galley are located together on the deck level. The starboard helm has a side door for easy access to the deck. The sail sheeting and handling for the main and jib are from inside next to the helm station with an electric winch. The salon opens up to the aft deck with a window/door combination that creates the indoor/outdoor living experience according to your preferences.
An ample staircase leads from the helm to the lower living area which holds a large owner’s stateroom with an Island berth and large ensuite head. The guest stateroom has a double berth and a spot for an optional washer/dryer. Additional configurations are available on the port side.
There is a large engine room with access from salon sole or under stairs to lower living area.
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Among the exterior updates/changes are the scoop transom with steps and handrails for safety and ease of boarding from the dock, a dinghy or the water. There are also hull side ports for increased light below.
With this model, Island Packet has returned to the Solent-style rig as standard, featuring a mainsail with a working jib and an optional lightweight 170% reacher or asymmetrical that mounts on the integral bow platform and furled with Harken systems. The working jib is fitted with a foredeck mounted jib track that is self-tending and improves performance with its close sheeting and self-vanging feature, while the large optional reacher or asymmetrical Genoa boost performance in light air or when off the wind. The fully battened mainsail is equipped with a low friction Battcar system and drops easily into a stack pack with an integral cover and lazy jack system. This rigging offers ease of use and versatility in varied wind or sea conditions and increased speed and maneuverability. (Of course, the cutter rig is available as an option.) All sheets lead to the cockpit primary winches at the helm for short-handed convenience. She has more than ample horsepower with the Yanmar 45 HP Common Rail diesel engine.
With classic good looks inside and out that blend the modern and traditional, spirited sailing performance, premium materials and the best warranty coverage in the industry, the new 349 continues Island Packet’s reputation as a benchmark for excellence.