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1988 Island Packet 27

$33,900

Used

Boat in Oshkosh, WI 54901 US

builtBuilt in 1988
Year the boat was built
model

27

Boat model
engine

1 Engine (Yanmar)

Engine type and count
length

27 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material

Freshwater 1988 Island Packet 27 now available.

Highlights:

  • Always freshwater
  • New batteries - 2024
  • New Starter
  • Comes with winter cover, stands, fenders, dock lines, anchor and cockpit cushions
  • Bimini dodger
  • Garmin navigation
  • Rebuilt alternator

Experience the craftsmanship and comfort that have made Island Packet one of the most respected names in cruising sailboats. This 1988 Island Packet 27 has spent its life in freshwater and shows the care of proper storage and maintenance. Repowered in 1995 with a Yanmar 3-cylinder 24 HP diesel (original engine was 18 HP), offering improved performance and reliability. it's a strong performer under power and sail alike.

On deck, the boat features a full canvas suite, dodger, bimini, and connector, plus a custom winter cover. The wide side decks, non-skid surface, and teak coamings reflect Island Packet's timeless quality. The cockpit is spacious and well laid out, with Garmin and Raymarine instruments at the helm for confident navigation.

Below, the warm teak interior offers the inviting feel of a much larger yacht. The galley includes a stainless sink, gimbaled stove, and icebox, while the private head is clean and functional. With her full-keel stability and shallow draft, this IP27 is equally at home exploring the Great Lakes or coastal cruising.

Nominal Length
27ft
Length Overall
26.42ft
Beam
10.5ft
Max Draft
3.67ft
Displacement
8000lb
Ballast
3000lb
Fresh Water Tanks
31gal
Fuel Tanks
19gal
Holding Tanks
9gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Engine 1
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine Model
3GM30
Total Power
24hp
Engine Hours
1048
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
1995
Drive Type
direct
Cockpit Shower
✓
Teak Sidedecks
✓
Cockpit Cushions
✓
Swimming Ladder
✓
Electric Bilge Pump
✓
Oven
✓
Manual Bilge Pump
✓
Marine Head
✓
Refrigerator
✓
Battery Charger
✓
Depthsounder
✓
Wind Speed And Direction
✓
Navigation Center
✓
Plotter
✓
Radio
✓
Compass
✓
Gps
✓
Vhf
✓
Bimini Top
✓
Spray Hood
✓
Mainsail Cover
✓
Cockpit Cover
✓
Lazyjacks
✓
Shore Power Inlet
✓
Steering Wheel
✓
Spinnaker Pole
✓
Battened Mainsail
✓
Genoa
✓
Furling Genoa
✓
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.

Price History

DateEventPrice
10/16/25Initial price$33,900

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