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🌊 A Rare Blend of Comfort, Capability, and Pure Fun

If you’ve been searching for a cruising boat that breaks the mold—with the soul of a trawler, the heart of a sailboat, and the livability of a waterfront condo—SECOND WIND delivers in a big way.

The Island Packet SP Cruiser is widely praised for its massive interior volume, protected pilothouse-style cockpit, and easy single-level living, making it one of the most comfortable coastal cruisers ever built. Add in the signature forward sun lounge—a feature owners rave about—and you’ve got a boat that’s just as enjoyable at anchor as she is underway.

Powered by a robust ~100HP Yanmar diesel, she offers confident, efficient motoring with the option to sail when the mood strikes.

⚓ Survey Highlights – Confidence You Can Feel

Key Takeaways:

• ✔️ Yanmar 4JH3-HTE (98HP) – freshwater cooled, ~917 hours, reported serviceable condition with normal operation
• ✔️ Solid fiberglass hull & full keel design – Island Packet’s legendary build quality
• ✔️ Deck & topsides in good condition, only minor cosmetic wear noted
• ✔️ Interior joinery in above-average condition
• ✔️ Raymarine electronics suite + inverter + solar panels onboard
• ✔️ Estimated value at time of survey: $285,000

The vessel was deemed suitable for inland, near-coastal, and offshore waters

🛥️ Why the Island Packet SP Cruiser Stands Out

Owners and reviewers consistently highlight:

• “Apartment-like interior space” – thanks to her 12’8” beam and innovative layout
• True walkaround access & single-level living – no climbing in rough weather
• Protected cockpit / pilothouse feel – ideal for shoulder-season cruising
• Shallow 3’8” draft – perfect for exploring North Carolina waters
• Full keel & skeg rudder – unmatched tracking and stability

This is a boat designed for real cruising comfort, not just dockside dreaming.

☀️ Signature Feature: Forward Sun Lounge

This is where SECOND WIND separates herself from everything else on the market.

The forward sun lounge is:

• A social hub at anchor
• A sunset-watching platform
• A quiet morning coffee retreat

It’s one of the most talked-about features of the SP Cruiser—and once you experience it, you’ll understand why.

🔧 Machinery & Systems

Engine & Propulsion

• Yanmar 4JH3-HTE diesel (~98HP)
• Freshwater cooled, 4-cylinder
• Approx. 1300 hours
• Kanzaki transmission (3.3:1 ratio)
• Cruising speeds ~6–7.5 knots

Fuel System

• Aluminum fuel tank (approx. 220 gallons)
• Racor primary filtration system

⚡ Electrical & Electronics

• Raymarine E120 Chartplotter/Radar
• Raymarine ST60 Wind / Speed / Depth
• Raymarine Autopilot
• Icom VHF
• Xantrex 1800W inverter
• Solar panels
• AGM battery bank (reported 2017)

🍳 Galley & Interior Comfort

• LPG stove & oven
• Refrigeration / freezer
• Microwave
• Pressurized hot & cold water
• Large, open salon with excellent natural light
• Island Packet’s signature warm teak interior in above-average condition

🪝 Deck & Sailing Equipment

• Electric anchor windlass
• Anchor with chain & rode
• Updated Genoa Furler
• Electric halyard winch
• Sloop rig (easy to manage)
• Stainless standing rigging (serviceable condition noted)

🧭 Handling & Hull Design

• Full keel with skeg-hung rudder
• Exceptional directional stability
• Ideal for ICW cruising and coastal passages
• Shallow draft: approx. 3’8”
• Displacement: approx. 23,000 lbs

🎯 The Bottom Line

SECOND WIND is not just another sailboat—it’s a lifestyle platform.

She’s perfect for:

• Couples seeking easy, comfortable cruising
• Loopers and ICW explorers
• Anyone wanting trawler-like comfort with sailing capability
• Buyers who value space, stability, and simplicity

📞 Your Next Chapter Starts Here

Opportunities to own an Island Packet SP Cruiser don’t come along often—especially one with this kind of pedigree and layout.

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.