1986 Island Packet 270 Cutter
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Overview
This is a very well maintained and cared for Island Packet 27 managed by an experienced and attentive owner. If you’re looking for a quality mid-size sailboat in very good condition don’t hesitate.
The Island Packet 27 is a very comfortable and capable sailboat that is ideal for coastal cruising and day-sails. Island Packets have a reputation for being very well made.
The open cockpit with a centerline helm is in the stern with everything well laid out and accessible. In the cabin there is a fold-down dinette table from the forward bulkhead with couches lining either side of the fold down table. The head is forward of the galley to starboard. A generous forward V berth has its own storage.
JIB roller furling – new 2009 – new sail also
Canvas – mainsail cover, bimini – new in 2024
Bottom soda blasted, new barrier coat, and painted 2024
Holding tank replaced 2019 – never used
Some new running rigging installed 2020
Batteries - two (2019)
Fuel pump – replaced 2008
Starter – replaced 2006
New mixing elbow installed 2019
Thermostat – replaced 2009
Wind instrumentation – replaced in 2007
Depth Finder - original
Knot meter – speed log - original
VHF radio in cabin – replaced 2022
Screen cover for companionway hatch
Specifications
Basic Information
- Manufacturer:
- Island Packet
- Model:
- 270 Cutter
- Year:
- 1986
- Category:
- Sail
- Condition:
- Used
- Location:
- Heathsville, VA, US
- Available for sale in U.S. waters:
- Yes
- Vessel Name:
- French Esprit
- Boat Type:
- Cutter
- Hull Material:
- Fiberglass
- Hull Type:
- Monohull
- Hull Color:
- white
- Designer:
- Flag of Registry:
Dimensions & Weight
- Length:
- 27 ft - 8.23 meter
- LOA:
- 30 ft - 9.14 meter
- Beam:
- 10 ft 6 in - 3.2 meter
- Draft - max:
- 3 ft 8 in - 1.12 meter
- Bridge Clearance:
- 39 ft - 11.89 meter
- Dry Weight:
- 8000 lbs
Engine
- Make:
- Yanmar
- Model:
- 2GM20F
- Engine(s):
- 1
- Hours:
- 1100
- Cruise Speed:
- -
- Range:
- -
- Joystick Control:
- No
- Engine Type:
- Inboard
- Drive Type:
- Direct Drive
- Fuel Type:
- Diesel
- Horsepower:
- 18 (Individual), 18 (combined)
- Max Speed:
- -
Tank Capacities
- Fuel Tank:
- 19 gallons - 1 tank(s)
- Fresh Water Tank:
- 31 gallons - 1 tank(s)
- Holding Tank:
- 13 gallons - 1 tank(s)
Accommodations
- Total Cabins:
- -
- Total Berths:
- -
- Total Sleeps:
- -
- Total Heads:
- -
- Captains Cabin:
- No
- Crew Cabins:
- -
- Crew Berths:
- -
- Crew Sleeps:
- -
- Crew Heads:
- -
Descriptions
“The spacious interior layout provided by the broad beam design provides an exceptional amount of room and livability, allowing for guest accommodations with privacy and comfort. The forward cabin features a large Vee berth with an overhead hatch and a draw curtain to the main salon, making for a comfortable, bright and well-ventilated private cabin.
The spacious main salon features a drop leaf teak table that folds against the bulkhead. The starboard settee pulls out to make a double berth with storage areas under and behind the cushions. The head compartment features a vanity with hot and cold pressure water tap and combined shower unit. The quarter berth area includes a cabinet with the master electrical panel and room for additional Nav/electronic equipment, plus an overhead for deck mounted instruments.”