2000 Island Packet 38
LOA
11.58m (38.0ft)
Beam
3.72m (12.2ft)
Displacement
8,618kg (18,999lbs)
Year
2000–2008
Manufacturer
Island Packet
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 11.58 m | 38.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 9.75 m | 32.0 ft |
| Beam | 3.72 m | 12.2 ft |
| Draft | 1.37 m | 4.5 ft |
| Mast Height | 15.00 m | 49.2 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 8,618 kg | 18,999 lbs |
| Ballast | 3,447 kg | 7,599 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 60.5 m² | 651 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Cutter | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Full | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 40 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 189 L | 49.9 gal |
| Water Capacity | 340 L | 89.8 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | |
| Cabins | 2 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Bob Johnson | |
| Country of Origin | USA | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
14.62
Underpowered — needs more sail area for displacement
Ballast Ratio
40.0%
Heavy ballast — very stiff and stable
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.73 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
21.7
Moderate — acceptable for coastal cruising
About the 2000 Island Packet 38
The Island Packet 38 is a refined evolution of the proven IP design philosophy. Generous tankage and storage, combined with a comfortable motion and shoal draft, create an ideal liveaboard cruiser.