The Island packet 44 is a 44.0ft cutter designed by Robert K. Johnson and built in fiberglass by Island Packet Yachts between 1992 and 1996.
35 units have been built.
The Island packet 44 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat.
Main features
| Model | Island packet 44 | ||
| Length | 44 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.16 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.83 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.90 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 44.80 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 242.73 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 35.54 | ||
| Capsize | 1.74 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 37.16 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.83 ft | ||
| Displacement | 27900 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 12500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.17 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Cutter | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1082 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 504.25 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 404.60 sq.ft | ||
| I | 54.75 ft | ||
| J | 18.42 ft | ||
| P | 47.60 ft | ||
| E | 17 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Island Packet Yachts | ||
| Designer | Robert K. Johnson | ||
| First built | 1992 | ||
| Last built | 1996 | ||
| Number built | 35 |