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Island Packet 31 Used Boat Review

A beamy, shoal-draft cruiser whose fanatical followers find little wrong except upwind sluggishness.

In the years since naval architect Bob Johnson founded Island Packet Yachts, he’s developed quite a following. We’ve had many requests to review his boats, mostly from satisfied owners. The others have come from couples considering the boat for living aboard and cruising. In a period when most boatbuilders are foundering, Island Packet has found a niche and is servicing it admirably.

Johnson is a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Before founding Island Packet Yachts he worked as a designer for Endeavour Yachts and Irwin Yachts. In 1979 he launched his own company, Traditional Watercraft, with the 21-foot Lightfoot. A year later he followed with the beamy 26-foot Island Packet (originally called the Bombay Express). Its catboat lines, complete with barn-door rudder, caught everyone’s attention. But it was the completely redesigned Mark II version that really catapulted the company to success.

In 1983, Johnson followed with the Island Packet 31. Orders for 14 were taken at that year’s U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis. It remained in production until 1989, after 262 boats had been built. The 31 was replaced with the Island Packet 32. In case you hadn’t noticed, successful builders must at some point introduce new models, even if only a foot shorter or longer, so as not to compete with their own used boats. At present, the company builds a 38-ft. 3-in. and a 47-ft.

The entire Island Packet line springs from that first catboat-like 26. You’ll rarely see other boats with the beam of an Island Packet. The overhangs are very short, and the bottom of the early Island Packets is what the company calls “U-shaped.” The bow is almost plumb and the stern is vertical, in line with the trailing edge of the keel-attached rudder. Add a coachroof parallel with the waterline and a cutter rig and you have all the makings of a traditional looking yacht. There is no doubt that this look has found favor with the boatbuying public, and to a large degree it’s responsible for the company’s success.

Let’s discuss, for a moment, the wide beam of the 31. At 11′ 6″, it exceeds many other boats of this length. The reasons for it are several. First, a boat derives its stability from two sources—ballast and beam. Both help resist heeling. Johnson obviously started his design with the premise that the boat would be a shoal-draft cruiser. The centerboard version draws just 3′ 0″ board up, and the fixed keel draws just 4′ 0″. With either configuration (about half of those built were centerboards), it isn’t possible to concentrate ballast very low in the boat, especially since iron ingots set in concrete are used (in the deep keel model only) instead of the customary lead, which has a much higher specific gravity.

Given the shallow draft, additional stability is achieved by adding to the beam. This brings us to the second reason for the wide beam—greater interior volume, always desirable in a live-aboard.

There is nothing inherently wrong with a shallow draft and a wide beam, assuming you know what you’re trading off. In this case, it’s upwind sailing performance and the increased possibility of achieving inverse stability, that is, a tendency toward tenderness. Beamy, shallow boats have a greater potential to achieve inverse stability than narrow hulls with deep, heavy keels.

On the face of it,  this suggests the Island Packet 31 works best as a coastal cruiser, but is less suited to severe offshore work than a narrower hull with a deep, heavy keel. Few remarks seem to vex readers more than the assertion a boat design is best suited to coastal sailing.

We don’t mean to say you can’t take the IP31 offshore. The operative phrase is “best suited.” People have crossed oceans in rowboats, sailboards and mini-boats that were hardly more than bathtubs with decks and spars. Our owner comments include anecdotes of stormy passages that might deter any boat. Sure you can take this boat offshore (the definition of which is yet another semantical quagmire. For the purposes of this argument, let’s say offshore is anywhere away from the coast from which one cannot make harbor at the approach of severe conditions). And probably do so quite happily.

All the talk of capsize screening formulas and righting moment and the like are essentially responses to yachting disasters, such as the famous 1979 Fastnet Race, in which racing boats were damaged by heavy storm conditions, sometimes with the loss of life. Often poor engineering and construction (in the pursuit of light weight) is to blame. In some instances it’s design. Good seamanship probably is more important than either engineering or design.

That said, the Island Packet 31 is a handsome, rugged boat that is, according to readers, a delight to sail, well built, and eminently suited to the cruising life.

CONSTRUCTION

The Island Packet 31 hull is solid fiberglass, using triaxial cloth and polyester resin. The deck is “cored” with a mixture of polyester resin and microballoons (called by the company PolyCore) that the company says weighs about the same as a deck with 1/2-inch balsa core. The intent of this innovative method is to avoid using the more common end-grain balsa. This makes for a chemically coupled deck structure without possibility of delamination, common in older boats with balsa cores. No readers have reported problems with their decks. Similarly, we do not have any reported cases of blisters.

The interior is developed by means of a PolyCore liner tabbed to the hull. We are not fond of such liners, because they do not absorb sound as well as boats with wooden soles and makes any modification of the layout more difficult. If the builder hasn’t carefully planned his tooling, they can obstruct access to some parts of the hull. (Always imagine what might happen if you struck an object in such and such location, and couldn’t you reach the hole to plug it.) However, Island Packet has done a nice job tooling their liners. We like especially the fact that the liner isn’t brought up to window level, but terminates at the backrest of settees so that wood and fabrics hold the eye at mid-heights rather than large, austere panels of fiberglass. The liner also incorporates structural stringers that are bonded to the hull. The sand color of all Island Packet interior and exterior moldings is a trademark, and if you had to commit to one color, this one is easy on the eyes.

The ballast, as mentioned, is encapsulated in the keel cavity. The rudderstock is 1 1/2-inch stainless steel. The semi-balanced rudder has a high-density foam core and is covered with fiberglass. A stainless steel box functions as a “lobster strap.” This connects the keel to the rudder and prevents lines from riding up into the propeller. The centerboard is built essentially the same way, with some lead at the tip.

A 22-hp Yanmar diesel was standard in the early boats, which at least one owner found inadequate. On later versions a 27-hp Yanmar was installed, which provided better power for punching against a tidal current. Island Packet owners cite few problems with their Yanmars.

Hardware is for the most part of good quality—Edson rack and pinion steering, Ronstan blocks, Isomat spars, etc. One owner complained about his Par toilet. Few builders can justify installing expensive models—no one buys a boat for its toilet, despite the fact that malfunctions with the toilet are one of the most onerous repair jobs imaginable. We think the investment in a top quality toilet is repaid many times over.

Readers report overall construction as excellent. Many said that the company pays close attention to detail. Nearly all report good response from the Island Packet staff in resolving problems.

PERFORMANCE

The Island Packet 31 was offered as a cutter or sloop. Most owners seemed to have chosen the cutter. One reader wrote: “The boat is not a true cutter, but a double-headsail sloop with a 110-percent lapper and a free-set staysail. I recommend either a staysail stay and a hanked-on staysail or disposing of the staysail altogether and sailing her as a proper sloop with roller reefing 150-percent genoa.”

This is technically correct, though the line between cutter and double-headsail sloop is not always clear. On a cutter, the mast is usually stepped near the center of the boat.

On a double-headsail sloop, the mast is stepped farther forward, which is the case with the Island Packet 31. Either way, we’re fervent advocates of a hanked-on staysail on that inner forestay, which is an excellent means of storm management. There are no running backstays, but the company says the Isomat spar was engineered to withstand the loads of the inner forestay without additional support. Owners report being very happy with the cutter rig. Some admit to having to learn the nuances of proper trim of the staysail and genoa. While not necessarily as efficient as a single, large genoa on a sloop, the advantage of two sails occupying essentially the same area is that trimming is easier, and when the wind pipes up, the “jenny” can be furled neatly out of the way.

Not surprisingly, the Island Packet 31’s best point of sail is a reach. Owners say she’s quite fast on this point of sail. Upwind is a different story. One reader said, “Her wide beam forward slows the boat in a seaway.” Another said “she’s slow in light air, fast in heavy air.” Several reported difficulty tacking through the wind, finding it easy to end up in irons. Full-keel boats don’t tack as readily as fin keel boats, but on the Island Packet this tendency seems to be exacerbated by the wide beam forward.

But most report the boat balances well. Readers say she will steer herself for miles with little attention to the helm. One wrote: “Sometimes we thought the autopilot was on and then discovered she was just tracking on her own.” And despite our misgivings about her form stability, owners report she is stiff. “I can’t intentionally wet the rail,” said one reader.

Performance under power is rated as good, as is engine accessibility and reliability.

The only complaint we hear is control in reverse, which is to be expected of a full keel design with the propeller in an aperture. But for a serious cruising boat, that’s exactly where you want the prop—backing down be damned. A little practice will mitigate this annoyance.

Besides looks and quality, many readers chose the Island Packet for its voluminous interior.

There’s nothing particularly unusual about the layout, which is fine. It works. There are 6′ 6″ V-berths forward, a generous head compartment with shower, settees in the main cabin, a double quarter berth aft to starboard, and a U-shaped galley in the port quarter.

The quarter berth doubles as a nav station, and can be enclosed by a folding door. Headroom in the cabin is 6′ 3″.

“The icebox is huge and exceptionally well insulated (we have Adler-Barbour refrigeration),” wrote one owner. “Used as an icebox it is also great. The interior design is user friendly.”

We have reviewed few boats whose owners are more uniformly enthusiastic. This applies to the company as well as the boat itself.

“Ask any owner how they feel about their boat,” wrote one owner. “All Island Packet owners are the sales force of the company. Sit aboard one for an hour, then sail one, and it’s yours.”

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Cherokee Wind is an extreme value at this price.

Owners must sell due to health issues.

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The accommodations and livability of Cherokee Wind may be matched but can't be beat on a 31' boat. The arrangement is fairly straightforward with V-berth forward followed by a starboard side head, opposing settees in the main saloon, port side galley, starboard side quarter berth and navigation station. The 11' 6" maximum beam and wide waterline beam allow accommodations to be pushed outboard providing plenty of livable space. The galley is U-shaped and is the size found on 35 to 38 footers. There is a clever arrangement for the quarter berth and navigation table which allows the chart table to be flipped up and a folding door to be extended to for an enclosed quarter berth cabin.

Cherokee Wind had a completed bottom job done in 2013 including remedy any defects and blisters 

The owners of Cherokee Wind - this Island Packet 31, has done an extensive amount of work. The quality of the their work can be seen in the interior. Unfortunately, health problems have forced them to place her on the market at a discounted price.

If you are interested in a well build, roomy boat for either a live aboard or family cruiser at a great price this is the boat.  

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Island Packet 31 strengths and issues

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Hi y’all, I am looking to by my first cruiser, and was hoping to get some input on the strengths, quirks, and issues to look for when looking for a used Island Packet 31. Appreciate your help in advance!  

Dave Groshong

The island packet 31 sailboat.

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Where are you planning to cruise? What is YOUR skill level?  

JK_Boston_Catalina310 said: Where are you planning to cruise? What is YOUR skill level? Click to expand

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Windhorse said: issues to look for Click to expand

SG said: Beyond those questions... How many crew and occasional guests? How often do you sail, and for what continuous duration? What are the expectations of your crew? (are you singlehanding most of the time?) What do you want to do with the boat? If you want to know the physical issues with that particular Island Packet, and you've made-up your mind, WHY DID YOU CHOSE IT? Click to expand

Joe said: I don't get it... the poster asks the questions, we try to answer them...…. he's already decided on the boat.. he just wants help in getting a good one. All the questions are immaterial. Click to expand

Appreciate the tip on the aluminum tanks! Thanks all, I have not decided on the boat per se, but I do appreciate the insights that more experienced sailors have. Good point on “cruiser” - that was vague. My cruising companions, be it coastal or elsewhere, are new to sailing and I would like to have a boat that is capable , sea-kindly, and although I would be fine with a narrower beam and stronger performance upwind, the rest of the crew is currently not on board with that idea. To questions about use: Singlehanded with moderate assistance 2-3 days max for the next few years I would guess Coastal cruising, occasional regattas, currently reside inTX, so Gulf Coast Any other general or specific problems to be wary of when considering an IP31?  

Windhorse said: Appreciate the tip on the aluminum tanks! Thanks all, I have not decided on the boat per se, but I do appreciate the insights that more experienced sailors have. Good point on “cruiser” - that was vague. My cruising companions, be it coastal or elsewhere, are new to sailing and I would like to have a boat that is capable , sea-kindly, and although I would be fine with a narrower beam and stronger performance upwind, the rest of the crew is currently not on board with that idea. To questions about use: Singlehanded with moderate assistance 2-3 days max for the next few years I would guess Coastal cruising, occasional regattas, currently reside inTX, so Gulf Coast Any other general or specific problems to be wary of when considering an IP31? Click to expand

That is a cruising boat. It's build to sail primarily off the wind. It will be a comfortable ride and track like a railroad car. According to sailboatdata.com. the 31 is cutter rigged which seems right. A cutter will not point like a sloop rig will. But it is considered good for cruising with many sail configurations and smaller sails to handle. Generally folks don't tack cutter rigged boats as much as sloops. Com Pac has a reputation for building strong boats.  

I know Island Packet has a reputation for being "sea kindly" and solidly built but there are other things to consider. Smaller boats are more affected by the environment than larger boats, both in water line length and displacement. This is with regard to wind, waves and even rain. Bigger boats generally have more room to stay out of the weather. For the the same price as an Island Packet 31 you might get something like a Catalina 34. Looking at the numbers, they have about the same capsize ratio and motion comfort numbers (FWIW) but the Catalina has a PHRF rating around 145 compared to the IP 31 at around 200. The Catalina has more room below and will travel faster which both add to comfort since you will be at the anchorage (or dock) faster. You mentioned single handing, the Catalina 34 actually has less sail area than the IP 31 so, if rigged comparably, might actually be easier to single hand and will also be more maneuverable despite being a bigger boat. I threw the Catalina 34 out there because there are a lot of them out there so easy to find but you could swap that out with numerous other performance cruising boats like Pearson, Islander, C&C, CS (the 33 is a sweet boat) etc.  

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So, Admiral and I sailed as crew/guests on a friend’s IP 37 (Cutter) from Tierra Verde, Fl to the Dry Tortugas and back, a few yr ago. Plus, my dock neighbor (slip next to me) of five or so years had the IP 380. They are beautiful, well crafted yachts. But, they are very slow in light airs. Cutters are not great for day sailing if there is much tacking involved. The cockpit of the 37 was fully enclosed which was much appreciated when the T-storms came through nearly every night at Dry Tortugas. Leaving Dry Tortugas the wind had been blowing from the east at > 15 kt for two or three days. Once beyond the influence of the reefs, there was significant sea conditions which we sailed on a reach a little fwd of the beam for several hr; mainsail and staysail. It was a very comfortable ride with a decent turn of speed. Later, toward evening, as the wind began abating, the boat could not make its course as well going more up wind. Eventually, we motored through most of the night with fairly “small” seas (maybe 3 ft) arriving on the bow. The yacht hobby-horsed very uncomfortably every few wave sets to the point where it was nearly stopped at times. That was a long night with a lot of uncomfortable motion below. Once we arrived at Ft Meyers and entered the ICW going back, the yacht was very comfortable once again. I think the weight aft (davits; dink + outboard) might have contributed to the hobby-horsing. Personally, I would not buy one myself; not with all of the choices out there these days. The cutter is good if you are actually going to be out there in significant sea conditions for long passages. But if not, a straight sloop might be the better choice.  

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1986 Island Packet 31

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Located in Hampton, Virginia, this 31-foot 1986 Island Packet is in great shape and ready to sail!

The Island Packet 31 has been recognized as a cruising classic thanks to the highly successful and acclaimed Island Packet design concept that combines a broad beamed, modern full keel hull with handsome traditional styling and a generous yet easily managed rig.

The Island Packet 31 offers the cruising sailor the unique advantages of performance with excellent control and sea keeping qualities along with spacious accommodations normally found only in much larger yachts for your family and friends, and all your boating gear.

Owners between the years of 2017-2020 have replaced the Bimini (2019), New Depth Sounder (not installed yet), main sail (2019), VHF (2017), all new batteries and switch (2019), all new LED lighting inside and some outside and a Stack pack and Lazy Jacks (2020)

Also the last 2 photos are of the new stack pack that the owners just installed installed (10/28/20)

Head out confidently onto the water with a Yanmar diesel 30hp engine, in case you need help getting home.

Don’t miss out on your opportunity to own this good condition Island Packet cutter sailboat!.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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The Island Packet 31, designed by Bob Johnson, founder of Island Packet Yachts, was the most risky and the most successful of the Island Packet lineage. Styled as a traditional cruiser but with more than a hint of broad hulled ‘catboat’ in her appearance, around 262 were produced between 1983 and 1989. She has the simplicity, roomy interior and shallow draft of the catboats, used for transport and fishing around the waters of the New England coast, as well as the wide ‘codhead’  hull.

The Island Packet 31 doesn’t come cheap for a 31 footer. Her huge interior and solid construction are a big part of her allure, notwithstanding the good name that the Island Packet Yachts brand has built. Not everyone is a fan of her unusual design but she’s considered to be a comfortable classic liveaboard yacht, particularly in shoal waters. Opinion is divided on whether she’s truly an offshore cruiser.

In 1979 in Largo, Florida, naval architect Bob Johnson, having designed boats for a number of years for other outfits such as Irwin and Endeavour, decided to set up on his own and began building small boats under the company name Traditional Watercraft Inc. In 1980, modifying old molds from an out-of-business Bombay Yachts, he created the Island Packet 26. The boat was marketed as the Mark I, Mark II and eventually the Island Packet 27 and was quite a success. In 1983 Bob took a leap of faith and put the company on the line essentially, in a time when many yacht builders were struggling to stay in business by designing the Island Packet 31 from scratch. His leap ended gracefully in 14 orders for the IP31 at the U.S. Sailboat show in Annapolis and saw the beginning of a seven year production run which only ended in 1989 with the advent of the Island Packet 32.

The excellent resale value of the Island Packet 31 on the used boat market reflects not only the popularity of the boat but also that of Island Packet Yachts. Over the years Island Packet have earned their place amongst the top producers of cruising yachts, not only for their proven designs but for the apparently outstanding level of customer service and support which they provide. It appears that no man with an Island Packet yacht is an island.

Configuration and Layout

Most Island Packet 31’s come with a double-headed sloop rig but 10% have the plain sloop rig that apparently works well with a 150% genoa. The quirky looks are bestowed by an almost perpendicular stern, short overhangs, sweeping sheer and a stubby bowsprit as well as the broad beam she carries almost throughout, with her maximum 11′ 6″ beam forward of amidships. On deck the flat expanse of cabin roof, full length hand rails and wide side decks make working safe and easy. The cockpit is generously sized at over 7ft but really too big for serious offshore sailing.

Inside, she’s light and airy and has the accommodation of a much bigger boat. There are some clever features such as the folding door/fold down chart table combo which can be used to close off the double quarter berth aft. Plenty of headroom above, a generous sized head, several hanging lockers and a full size wrap around galley fill out the plentiful available space.

Design and Construction

Island Packet market traditional designs married with modern construction techniques and although not a heavy boat, time has proven the IP31 solidly built. Island Packet use their own unique product, Polycore, for coring the deck and it appears to have stood the test of time with no reports of delamination. Although liners are used for the interior opinion has it that they are sensibly installed, leaving access to the bilges and other critical areas.

Below the water she carries Bob Johnson’s full foiled keel, a hallmark of Island Packets. It’s essentially a fin keel but stretched lengthways fore and aft into a long keel in a nod to enhancing performance while preserving a shallow draft. As a result draft is only 4′ and around 10% of 31’s were built with centerboards, reducing the draft to 3′ feet. The keel is not fastened to the hull but an integral part of it and according to Bob Johnson is something that’s at the heart of an Island Packet .

Like the catboat, the Island Packet 31 is not renowned for her windward performance. Not unexpected with her unusual volume distribution and large wetted surface area. However, thanks to her short bowsprit she can carry a decent amount of sail and with her long waterline she’s apparently capable of reaching at 6 knots. She’s well balanced with good directional stability but not very responsive. Owner’s report that she’s easy to single hand and is stiff enough to carry maximum sail in up to 20 knots. Light air performance is disappointing. Other owners report an unpleasant slow rolling motion under sail, particularly in chop, thanks to her large roll angles.

Buyer’s Notes

Island Packet 31’s are not cheap and their excellent resale value on the used boat market means they usually sell fairly quickly. A current search of the used boat market reveals prices from 45,500 to 67,800 US dollars depending on age and condition. Buyers should note that the Island Packet 31 is challenging to manoeuvre under power, particularly in reverse. A few incidents of blistering have arisen but there are no major problems with this boat.

Links, References and Further Reading

• Island Packet 31 Review by John Kretschmer, Sailing Magazine
• Island Packet 31 Review by Greg Nestor in Twenty Affordable Sailboats to Take You Anywhere
• Island Packet 31 on the Island Yachts Website
• Island Packets Interview with Bob Johnson on Good Old Boat Magazine , Oct 2004

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