Island Packet 460

Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:

The aft cockpit 460 combines the superior comfort, ease of use and safety and seakeeping qualities that are the hallmark of every Island Packet, along with the stunning good looks of its classic design. This world cruiser is capable of long distance days offshore, but is equally at home exploring coastal waters and for living aboard. A long list of amenities and unique design features put this yacht in a class by itself. From our patented SeaSafe anchor rollers to the Full Foil Keel with protected prop and rudder, every detail reinforces our dedication to raising the benchmark for cruising sailors.

The 460 features an aft deck area suitable for sun bathing or on-deck stowage. Storage bins on either side of the aft deck hold LPG bottles and miscellaneous gear. A central hatch opens to steps leading down into a large lazarette that includes a platform for an optional generator. An attractive fiberglass and teak transom platform makes stern boarding safe and simple, with the under-mounted retractable swim ladder providing emergency reboard capability as well.

ISLAND PACKET 460 – AFT COCKPIT
EX. SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW DISPLAY BOAT –2012
£523,000 including VAT plus tailor made cruising package worth £60,000

LYING:  Ashore at Bucklers Hard, Beaulieu

BUILDER:
Island Packet.   Designer: Bob Johnson
Keel: Full
Hull Shape: Monohull

DIMENSIONS:
LOA: 48 ft 9 in
Beam: 14 ft 4 in
LWL: 38 ft 1 in
Maximum Draft: 5 ft 0 in
Displacement: 15649 kgs Dry Load
Ballast: 5487 kgs
Bridge Clearance: 62 ft 0 in
Headroom: 7 ft 3 in
Dry Weight: 14514 kgs

MECHANICS AND TANKAGE:
Engine Brand: Yanmar 75HP Diesel, engine model: 4JH4-TE, inboard direct drive
Fresh Water Tanks: (984 Litres)
Fuel Tanks: (606 Litres)
Holding Tanks: (208 Litres)

ACCOMMODATION:
Number of single berths: 1
Number of double berths: 3
Number of cabins: 3
Number of heads: 2

CONSTRUCTION:
The hull of the Island Packet is moulded as a single unit of fibreglass laminates consisting of alternating layers of hand laid mat & triaxial roving saturated with vinylester & polyester resin.  Triaxial roving is a fibreglass reinforcement that provides certain structural benefits compared to conventional woven roving materials.  A solid fibreglass (vs. cored) laminate is used for all Island Packet hulls because of its superior impact strength & resistance to puncture, factors of vital importance to the cruising sailor.
The exterior finish of the moulded fibreglass hull is made up of PolyClad;a gelcoat & laminate process above & below the waterline which has resistance to osmotic blistering & which exhibits superior gloss & colour retention qualities.
The deck utilizes a cored laminate construction for the advantages of lighter weight, increased stiffness & improved insulation.  The entire deck, cabin top & cockpit are moulded as a single unit with hand laid fibreglass laminate.  The contrasting tan colour coarse diamond slip resistance areas are integrally moulded with the deck in a two step gelcoat application process.
The interior construction method should not be confused with 'full liner' systems in popular use.  Major structural interior assemblies in the Island Packet are bonded directly to the interior hull surface, whereas a 'full liner' typically has substantially less direct structural bonding.  It is more labour & material intensive to build an interior using the structure grid, as in the Island Packet, but it produces one of the strongest, most reliable assemblies available.

The deck to hull assembly is one of the most important steps in the construction of a yacht.  The method applied by Island Packet is simple, strong & reliable.  The hull is moulded with an integral flange turned inward around the entire perimeter of the hull.  The deck is first fastened to this flange with 3M's 5200, a resilient urethane adhesive sealant that, when cured, provides a strong bond.  Stainless steel bolts, washers & lock nuts are also used every six inches to assure a secure hull to deck fitting.  The joined area is then covered with a teak cap and side rail bedded in the same sealant.  The cap is screwed in place through both deck & hull adding further to the strength of the joint.

The rudder is made of two fibreglass half 'shells' & a solid stainless steel shaft with a welded blade interlocking with a core of high density, structural grade urethane foam.  The rudder is supported by three bearings.  The middle bearing is built into the hull immediately above the rudder, is a combination packing box & bearing.  The upper bearing is bolted to the cockpit sole & is visible inside the helm seat base.  A bronze locking collar supports the rudder vertically just above this bearing with low friction plastic thrust washers minimizing friction.  The bottom of the rudder has a welded stainless steel heel strap engaging the bottom of the rudder & running to the lower aft end of the keel.  This strap serves well as a deflector for lines & debris as well as the bottom bearing, adding additional strength to the entire rudder assembly.  The Island Packet 460 is equipped with a console mounted rack & pinion steering system.  This direct drive system has been engineered to provide exceptional feel & reliability.

GALLEY
Hot & cold pressurised water system
Twin stainless steel sinks
Frigoboat Keel Cooler fridge & separate freezer
Force 10 gas 3 x burner hobs with grill & oven
Contoure Microwave
Shorepower sockets
Ample storage

NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
Raymarine ST60 speedo, depth & wind all viewable from helm
Helm compass

GENERAL EQUIPMENT
7 Berths in 3 cabins
Navy Blue Ultra Leather main saloon cushions
3 Year Stem-to-Stern boat warranty
12 Month engine warranty
Bowthruster - 6hp with joystick control at helm
Varnished teak cockpit table with fiddles, hinged leaves & oval with star inlay
Extendo Boom - launch & retrieval system
Leather wheel cover
Cockpit spray cover
Cockpit cushions & helmsman's seating cushion with backrest
Lower rubrail with stainless steel striker
Bathing platform with swim ladder
2 x Sea toilets with electric macerator pump for overboard discharge of holding tank
Shorepower & battery charger
Epoxy Antifouled
Part Exchange Welcome
Assistance with Marine Finance
Tuition offered with handover

SAILS, RIGGING AND DECK
Staysail, Genoa & main sails
Working sail area 1,148 ft2 (107m2)
Upgraded Electric Winch Package - 2 x primary Lewmar 54CEST twin speed electric winches
Muir Cheetah 2500 electic anchor winch with deck & cockpit controls
Mooring & anchoring kits
All spars are extruded aluminium alloy with a clear anodised coating applied for corrosion resistance.  Internal mast guides secure all wires & prevent unwanted slapping against the mast interior.  A nylon messenger is provided in both the mast & the yacht's interior to run additional wires.  The mast is stepped through the deck & onto the keel.  A rubber wedge tightly secures the mast at the deck.
Standing rigging includes all fixed wires that support the mast.  The standing rigging is made of stainless steel alloy 1x19 wire.  Rotary swaged terminals are used on all ends.  The chainplates are attached to the hull by a combination of fibreglass bonding & an interlocking assembly. epped through the deck & onto the keel.  A rubber wedge tightly secures the mast at the deck.

Running rigging refers to all lines that are used to hoist & control sails.  All running rigging is colour coded for your convenience.  The halyards provided are made of special low stretch materials.  The main halyard & spare halyard are run to the starboard side of the mast & headsail halyards are run to the port side.

The Island Packet 460 is cutter rigged & may be sailed with a variety of sail combinations to suit weather conditions.  The staysail provides added sail area plus increased versatility.  Light air sailing can be improved with the use of main & double headsails, plus a variety of reduced sail area combinations are possible for stronger winds: main & jib, main & staysail, reefed main & staysail etc.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Diesel system hot air central heating £4,850
Air conditioning system POA
MasPower 8kw generator £19,650
Annual berth at Brighton Marina £6,239
Annual berth at Swanwick Marina £9,288
Ocean Safety Offshore Cruising Kit for 6 £2,528
Bimini/cockpit enclosure £3,785
Variety of additional navigational equipment available, please call for full details, options & prices