SP Cruiser (Island Packet)
Description
The Island Packet SP Cruiser is a 41-foot motorsailer designed by Bob Johnson for Island Packet Yachts, launched in 2007 to appeal to experienced sailors transitioning toward more comfortable, low-effort cruising. It blends the brand's signature full-keel stability and solid construction with trawler-style livability, prioritizing motoring efficiency, weather-protected helm stations, and simplified sailing over high performance. Targeted at an aging demographic seeking year-round use in coastal or inland waters, it offers panoramic visibility from a raised pilothouse, twin cockpits for lounging, and over 300 cubic feet of storage, making it a versatile "state of mind" vessel for relaxed exploration rather than offshore adventures. Production ceased around 2010, but its reputation for durability and thoughtful features endures.
Construction Details
| Designer | Robert K. Johnson |
|---|---|
| Length | 43.500 ft |
| LOA | 29.430 ft |
| LWL | 25.000 ft |
| Beam | 8.010 ft |
| Displacement | 6206 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.990 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 48 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 15 ft |
| p | 40 ft |
| e | 16 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 ft | 15 ft | 40 ft | 16 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
SP Cruiser (Island Packet) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 40 ft - (12192 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16 ft - (4877 mm) |
| Leech | * 42.42 ft - (12930 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 42.56 ft - (12972 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 327.2 ft² |
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SP Cruiser (Island Packet) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 40.23 ft - (12262 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.79 ft - (6032 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.07 ft - (10689 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.25 ft - (5258 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 347.02 ft² |
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SP Cruiser (Island Packet) - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 47.77 ft - (14560 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Leech | * 43.95 ft - (13396 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 887 ft² |
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