Island Packet 45
Description
The Island Packet 45 is a legendary American bluewater cruiser designed by Bob Johnson and produced by Island Packet Yachts from 1994 to 1998, with 53 units built. At 45.25 feet LOA, it epitomizes the brand's "safety, seaworthiness, and simplicity" ethos, featuring a cutter rig, long keel for unmatched stability, and solid fiberglass construction tailored for couples or small families on extended offshore voyages, trade wind passages, or liveaboard cruising. Its broad beam (13.42 feet) and high coachroof provide exceptional interior volume—sleeping up to 8—with a shoal draft enabling access to shallow anchorages like the Bahamas. Renowned for its robust build (encapsulated lead ballast, no hull core) and forgiving handling, it's a "tortoise" performer prioritizing comfort and security over speed, often hailed as the "gold standard" for 45-foot cruisers.
Construction Details
| Designer | Robert K. Johnson |
|---|---|
| Builder | Island Packet Yachts |
| Length | 45.250 ft |
| LOA | 45.250 ft |
| LWL | 37.580 ft |
| Beam | 13.420 ft |
| Displacement | 36000 lb |
| Ballast | 16000 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.920 ft |
| Year Built | 1994 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 54.92 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 18.50 ft |
| p | 47.46 ft |
| e | 17.42 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54.92 ft | 18.50 ft | 47.46 ft | 17.42 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Island Packet 45 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 47.46 ft - (14466 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.42 ft - (5310 mm) |
| Leech | * 49.7 ft - (15149 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 49.98 ft - (15234 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 423.44 ft² |
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Island Packet 45 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 51.5 ft - (15697 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 21.83 ft - (6654 mm) |
| Leech | 40.75 ft - (12421 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 89.35 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.53 ft - (5038 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 22.15 ° |
| Area | * 425.73 ft² |
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Island Packet 45 - GENOA
| Luff | 51.67 ft - (15749 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 25.75 ft - (7849 mm) |
| Leech | 48.92 ft - (14911 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 130.22 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 24.09 ft - (7343 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 2.06 ° |
| Area | * 622.39 ft² |
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Island Packet 45 - GENOA
| Luff | * 55.05 ft - (16779 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 30.06 ft - (9162 mm) |
| Leech | * 51.59 ft - (15725 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 27.75 ft - (8458 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 763.79 ft² |
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Island Packet 45 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 56 ft - (17069 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 31 ft - (9449 mm) |
| Leech | 52 ft - (15850 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1302 ft² |
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Island Packet 45 - YANKEE
| Luff | * 46.36 ft - (14131 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 27.24 ft - (8303 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.26 ft - (11052 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.03 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.28 ft - (6486 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 20.01 ° |
| Area | * 493.32 ft² |
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Island Packet 45 - STAYSAIL
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