The Island packet 40 is a 40.0ft cutter designed by Bob Johnson and built in fiberglass by Island Packet Yachts between 1994 and 2000.
139 units have been built.
The Island packet 40 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Island packet 40 | ||
| Length | 40 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.92 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.67 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.12 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 43.86 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 258.97 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 32.60 | ||
| Capsize | 1.83 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 34 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.67 ft | ||
| Displacement | 22800 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 10000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.81 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Cutter | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 907 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 53.67 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 442.24 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 331.93 sq.ft | ||
| I | 49.83 ft | ||
| J | 17.75 ft | ||
| P | 42.83 ft | ||
| E | 15.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 56 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 90 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 170 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Island Packet Yachts | ||
| Designer | Bob Johnson | ||
| First built | 1994 | ||
| Last built | 2000 | ||
| Number built | 139 |