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Manufacturer’s Description:
“The aft cockpit 440 possesses all the exemplary qualities that have earned Island Packet a worldwide reputation as the leader of cruising boat design and construction. Naval architect Bob Johnson and the Island Packet design team have created the 440 by combining the superior comfort, ease of use, seakeeping, and safety attributes that are the hallmark of every Island Packet, along with innovative new features and stunning good looks that will further reinforce Island Packet’s position as America’s Cruising Yacht Leader.”
“Nowhere to Be”:
This immaculate, turn-key Island Packet 440 has just completed a 2-year sabbatical throughout the Bahamas and the US East Coast with her owners, and she is ready for more! Sought after for their spacious interior layout, quality construction, and cruising capabilities, Island Packets are legendary in the cruising community, and “Nowhere to Be” is no exception!
Exterior:
Walking up to her, you can immediately see how well cared for she is and has been in the past. Her gelcoat and teak are shiny and spotless, as well as her stainless. She has a BRAND NEW (2024) staysail and genoa, a recently inspected Main with a new clew cover, and standing and running rigging in excellent condition. Island Packet 440s have the much-desired new generation of grade 316L chainplates, and a recent standing rigging inspection is available for serious buyers.
Enclosed by a Bimini and dodger (both in good condition!) Her cockpit is spacious and comfortable, with room to stretch out on overnighters and a foldout table for Happy Hour. She has a sugar-scoop style transom. SS Davits and solar panels are above.
Interior:
Island Packets have beautiful woodwork and accents throughout the interior- and “Nowhere to Be’s is shiny and generally free of wear and tear, giving her the feel of a much newer boat.
Below decks is a gorgeous galley to starboard with plenty of counter space to prep meals, a force 10 stove, and a Frigoboat fridge/freezer. To port, her aft stateroom has plenty of light and storage space. The aft head with separate shower is accessible through the stateroom as well as the main salon area.
“Nowhere to Be”s salon space is open and inviting, with settees midship, both port and starboard. The table expands to accommodate dinner guests and serves as a double berth by lowering it and pulling out the starboard settee. To starboard, a chart table sits between the galley and settee, with a spacious working area and easily accessible electric panels. Island Packets have beautiful woodwork and accents throughout the interior- and “Nowhere to Be’s is shiny and generally free of wear and tear, giving her the feel of a much newer boat.
Her forward stateroom has a comfortable double bed to starboard as well as a couch and ample storage to port. Moving to the bow area- the forward head is airy and well ventilated, with a luxuriously spacious separate shower.
TANKAGE
Fuel Tank: Aluminum- 160 gallon capacity
Water Tank: Fiberglass- 260 gallon capacity
Waste Tank: Fiberglass- 55 gallon capacity
NAVIGATION AND ELECTRONICS
B&G Navigation System: New in 2021, including a B&G Zuess 3, Nac-3 Autopilot, and Simrad VHF
House Batteries: AGM, 7 1000 amp hrs
Solar: Renogy, 175 watts x 2 (2024)
Generator: Fischer Panda Mini 8 with 105 hours
SAILS
Genoa: 8.77 oz Dacron (2024)
Staysail: 9.77 oz Dacron (2024)
Main: Inspected 2024, new clew cover
DECK EQUIPMENT
SS Davits
Cockpit Cushions
Rocna Anchor
Secondary Anchor
Manual Winches (8) Lewmar
Electric Winches (2)
SALON AND GALLEY
TCL Roku TV
Ultra Leather Cushions
Frigoboat Refrigerator
Force 10 3 Burner Stove
Heads: Vacuflush Dometic (2)