Island Packet 320
Description
The Island Packet 320 is a celebrated American bluewater cruiser designed by Bob Johnson and produced by Island Packet Yachts from 1997 to 2004, with approximately 130 units built. At 32 feet LOA, it embodies the brand's ethos of "safety, seaworthiness, and simplicity," featuring a cutter rig, full keel for stability, and solid fiberglass construction optimized for couples or small families on coastal voyages, gunkholing, or trade wind passages. Its wide beam (11.25 feet) and raised coachroof provide generous interior volume—sleeping up to 6—with a shoal draft of 4'3" enabling shallow-water access like the Bahamas. Known for its robust build (encapsulated lead ballast, no core in hull) and forgiving handling, it's a "tortoise" cruiser prioritizing comfort over speed, often compared to a scaled-down 38 for livability.
Construction Details
| Designer | Robert K. Johnson |
|---|---|
| Builder | Island Packet Yachts |
| Length | 32.000 ft |
| LOA | 33.250 ft |
| LWL | 27.000 ft |
| Beam | 11.750 ft |
| Displacement | 14000 lb |
| Ballast | 5000 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.250 ft |
| Year Built | 1997 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 40 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14.01 ft |
| p | 33.99 ft |
| e | 12.24 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 ft | 14.01 ft | 33.99 ft | 12.24 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Island Packet 320 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 33.99 ft - (10360 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.24 ft - (3731 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.48 ft - (10814 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 35.72 ft - (10887 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 214.4 ft² |
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Island Packet 320 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 33.91 ft - (10336 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.85 ft - (5745 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.01 ft - (8842 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.99 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.11 ft - (4910 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.97 ° |
| Area | * 273.17 ft² |
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Island Packet 320 - GENOA
| Luff | 39.5 ft - (12040 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 18.5 ft - (5639 mm) |
| Leech | 36.25 ft - (11049 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 120.84 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.93 ft - (5160 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.44 ° |
| Area | * 334.45 ft² |
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Island Packet 320 - GENOA
| Luff | 39.5 ft - (12040 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 19.67 ft - (5995 mm) |
| Leech | 37 ft - (11278 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 130.34 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.26 ft - (5566 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 2.54 ° |
| Area | * 360.59 ft² |
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Island Packet 320 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 40.26 ft - (12271 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 23.12 ft - (7047 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.04 ft - (11290 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 698 ft² |
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