Island Packet 300
Description
The Island Packet 300 is a compact American bluewater cruiser designed by Bob Johnson and produced by Island Packet Yachts from 1994 to 2000, with approximately 40 units built. At 30 feet LOA, it upholds the brand's reputation for "safety, seaworthiness, and simplicity," featuring a cutter rig, full keel for stability, and solid fiberglass construction tailored for couples or small families on coastal cruising, gunkholing, or light offshore passages. Its moderate beam (10 feet) and shoal draft deliver surprising interior volume—sleeping up to 5—with a focus on durability (encapsulated lead ballast, no hull core) and ease of handling. As a "pocket IP," it's a scaled-down version of larger models like the 320, offering liveaboard potential in a trailerable size but prioritizing comfort over speed.
Construction Details
| Designer | Robert K. Johnson |
|---|---|
| Builder | Island Packet Yachts |
| Length | 30.000 ft |
| LOA | 30.000 ft |
| LWL | 25.000 ft |
| Beam | 10.000 ft |
| Displacement | 9500 lb |
| Ballast | 3800 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1994 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 35.01 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.01 ft |
| p | 29.99 ft |
| e | 12.99 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.01 ft | 12.01 ft | 29.99 ft | 12.99 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Island Packet 300 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 29.99 ft - (9141 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.99 ft - (3959 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.98 ft - (9748 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 32.26 ft - (9833 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 201.31 ft² |
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Island Packet 300 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 29.61 ft - (9025 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.1 ft - (4907 mm) |
| Leech | * 25.41 ft - (7745 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.99 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.81 ft - (4209 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 204.43 ft² |
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Island Packet 300 - GENOA
| Luff | * 35.16 ft - (10717 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.13 ft - (4916 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.91 ft - (10031 mm) |
| Percentage LP | 125 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.02 ft - (4578 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 2.44 ° |
| Area | * 264.07 ft² |
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Island Packet 300 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 35.16 ft - (10717 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.82 ft - (6041 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.35 ft - (9860 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 523 ft² |
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