The Island Packet 40 has earned an outstanding reputation as one of the world's premier bluewater cruising yachts. Designed by Bob Johnson, she combines exceptional offshore capability, robust construction, and a warm, spacious interior that has made the model a favourite among serious passagemakers and liveaboard cruisers alike.
Second Spray is an exceptionally well-cared-for example that has spent much of her life cruising the Caribbean under experienced owners. She has benefited from continuous maintenance throughout the years resulting in a yacht that is ready to continue her next adventure.
The Island Packet's trademark full keel, cutter rig, and secure cockpit brings reassurance in blue water conditions. All sail controls are led aft, making her easy to manage short-handed or single-handed, while her forgiving sailing characteristics provide a comfortable ride offshore without sacrificing performance.
Below deck, the rich teak interior creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. The spacious saloon, generous galley, and comfortable accommodation make extended cruising a pleasure. The forward owner's cabin features an ensuite head, while the aft head offers additional convenience. Excellent engine access through multiple hatches makes routine servicing straightforward—an important feature for serious cruisers.
Mechanically, Second Spray has been maintained to an exceptionally high standard throughout her life. The Yanmar diesel starts immidiatly, has received regular oil and filter changes without exception, and the engine compartment has been kept meticulously clean, allowing any maintenance issues to be identified immediately. An inventory of spare parts remains aboard, reflecting the careful ownership and offshore preparation that this yacht has always enjoyed.
Currently lying in the Dominican Republic's Puerto Bahía Marina, Second Spray is well positioned for Caribbean cruising. This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a proven offshore cruiser that has been consistently maintained by knowledgeable owners and is equipped for comfortable, safe cruising anywhere in the world.
Accommodation
The 1995 Island Packet 40 features a thoughtfully designed two-cabin, two-head layout that offers exceptional comfort and privacy for owners and guests alike. Entering from the cockpit, the companionway leads into a spacious salon with generous seating and a folding dining table to port, complemented by abundant storage throughout. The well-appointed U-shaped galley is located to starboard, providing a safe and practical workspace underway. Forward, the owner's stateroom features an island double berth, generous locker space, and a private ensuite head with shower. Aft, the guest cabin offers a spacious double berth, excellent storage, and a private ensuite head, creating two fully independent accommodation areas. Rich teak joinery, numerous opening ports and hatches, and excellent ventilation create a warm, inviting interior equally suited to extended cruising or comfortable liveaboard life.
Interior Comforts and Amenities
Salon
- Custom Ultrasuede upholstery with Luxury Firm foam and HD23 soft foam cushioning (Oct 2014)
- Sunbrella Dupione settee slipcovers (Sept 2020)
- Folding salon dining table
- Additional storage shelving installed behind settees
- Teak inserts added to glass and drink station shelving
- LG 24" flat-screen HDTV (2021)
- Bose SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth speaker
- Bestek 12V to 120V 200W inverter
- Fusion 3-zone DVD/CD/AM/FM/Sirius-capable stereo system
- (2) Salon speakers
- Imtra warm white LED ambient rope lighting
- All interior lighting converted to LED
- Weems & Plath brass ship's clock and barometer
Cabins
- Forward owner's cabin with island double berth
- Tempur-Pedic mattress with hypoallergenic cover
- Dri-Deck ventilation panels beneath mattress
- Spacious aft guest cabin with double berth
- (5) Cabin fans:
- (1) Ultimate 757
- (2) Sirocco II (2020)
- (2) Hella Turbo fans
- Oceanair hatch screen/shade systems installed throughout (2010), with replacement components installed from 2019 to 2021
- Zarcor "Peek-a-Boo" portlight shades
- Replacement portlight screens (2019)
- Removable shelving added to hanging lockers
- Additional cabinetry installed beneath cockpit coaming
- Custom Sunbrella hanging locker for storage (2012)
Heads
- (2) Private heads
- Forward head with Airhead composting toilet
- Full shower with King Starboard shower seat
- Full wraparound shower curtain system
- Aft head with manual Raritan PHII toilet
- Toilet rebuild with new slow-close seat (Dec 2021)
Navigation Station
Deck and Hull Equipment
- Sunbrella Seamark dodger with Strataglass windows and opening center panel
- Protective Sunbrella dodger window cover (Sept 2019)
- Custom removable cockpit side panels with integrated shade screens (2020)
- Full cockpit weather cloths in Sunbrella Marine fabric (2020)
- WeatherMax foredeck awning (Oct 2020)
- Doyle-style mainsail stack pack with lazy jack system (2015)
- Imtra blue LED cockpit rope lighting (2019)
- Upgraded 1" stainless steel stern rail tubing (2016)
- Mantus USB rechargeable rail-mounted cockpit light
- Kato Marine Island davits with 4:1 tackle, locking cam cleats, and flag mount (2015)
- Stainless steel telescoping swim ladder with teak treads
- Custom helm seat with DryFast foam cushioning (2014)
- Suede leather helm wheel cover (2019)
- Stainless steel and teak outboard motor mount
- Outboard hoist block and tackle system
- (4) Custom cockpit cushions with DryFast foam (2014)
- (5) Sunbrella winch covers (2020)
- Companionway screen
- Companionway Plexiglass doors
- Teak companionway weatherboards
- (2) Stainless steel companionway security grates with bug screens
- Aluminum security hatch grate for owner's cabin
- (4) Dorade boxes with screened Nicro cowl vents (2018)
- LED spreader lights (2012)
- AIS alarm speaker in owner's cabin
- Cockpit shower
- Freshwater washdown hose
- Saltwater washdown hose
- Johnson Jet SPX seawater washdown pump
- Rule 3700 electric bilge pump
- Whale Gusher Urchin manual bilge pump
- Whale Gulper 220 shower sump pump (2012)
- Bronze through-hulls with flanged ball-valve seacocks
- (2) 5-gallon diesel jerry cans
- Mr. Funnel diesel fuel filter funnel
- (6) Taylor Made fenders with protective covers
- Lofrans X3 vertical windlass with 8 mm gypsy (2019)
- Windlass foot controls
- Corded windlass remote
- Maxwell chain stopper (2011)
Ground Tackle
- Rocna 55 lb (25 kg) primary anchor (2011)
- 225' (70 m) of 8 mm anchor chain (2019)
- Mantus anchor bridle and hook (2020)
- Fortress FX23 secondary anchor
- 34' chain with 225' nylon rode
- Fortress Guardian G16 stern anchor (2019)
- 200' Samson Pro-Set Premium stern anchor rode (2019)
Sails and Rigging
- Cutter rig
- Replaced chainplates
- Schaefer 3000 roller furler (genoa)
- Schaefer 1000 roller furler (staysail)
- Fully battened Doyle mainsail, inspected and rated in good condition (2019)
- Doyle stack pack with lazy jack system (2020)
- Doyle 120% genoa (478 sq ft) (2015)<
Galley
- U-shaped galley
- Gimbaled 3-burner Princess propane stove with oven and broiler (2013)
- Updated burner components and igniter (Dec 2021)
- Double stainless steel sink
- Pull-out marine faucet
- Freshwater hand pump
- Saltwater faucet
- Spectra Cape Horn Extreme 15 GPH watermaker (2013)
- Watermaker pumps replaced (2019)
- New Dow Filmtec membrane (Mar 2021)
- Custom Frigoboat refrigerator/freezer conversion with Danfoss compressor (2011)
- Glacier Bay insulated refrigerator lid
- Atwood 11-gallon water heater (2012)
- Custom spice rack
- Additional companionway storage cabinet
- Microwave removed and replaced with matching teak cabinetry
- (2) Propane tanks with regulator replaced (2018)
- Additional 8.5 lb aluminum propane tank
- Plexiglass galley divider protecting navigation electronics
Mechanical Equipment
- Yanmar 4JH2E diesel engine (7,325 hrs)
- All engine hoses and clamps replaced within the last 4 years
- Bird cutlass bearing replaced (2021)
- Shaft zincs replaced (2021)
- Stuffing box repacked (Dec 2021)
- West Marine oil change extractor pump
- Walbro FRB-13 electric marine fuel pump (Feb 2018)
- Yanmar impeller replaced (Jul 2021)
- Engine oil and filter changed (Jan 2022)
- Bruntons Autoprop 3-blade feathering bronze propeller with line cutter
Safety Equipment
- (3) Fire extinguishers
- Forespar MOB pole with flag
- Jim-Buoy 24" throwable life ring
- Lifesling2 MOB recovery system
- Weems & Plath SOS distress light and flag
- Adventure Medical Kit 1000 (2012)
- Winslow Super Light Offshore 4-person liferaft (Certification Required)
- (2) Mustang Survival hydrostatic inflatable life jackets with spare cylinders
- (2) Wichard double-action safety tethers
- ACR RapidDitch Express abandon-ship bag
- (2) ACR ResQLink+375 Personal Locator Beacons
- Forespar TruPlug emergency plugs (2018)
- (2) 14 oz containers of Stay Afloat emergency leak repair compound
Tankage
- Fresh Water: 170 gal
- Fuel: 90 gal
- Holding: 30 gal
Owners Comments and Boat History
Second Spray has spent the majority of her life cruising the Caribbean under the care of experienced owners who continually invested in meaningful upgrades and meticulous maintenance. For approximately 15 years, she was owned by a Canadian couple who extensively cruised the region while completing numerous improvements. The previous owner, an engineer by trade, maintained the vessel to a high standard, while his wife crafted many of the custom canvas additions that remain aboard today.
The current owner purchased the yacht in Grenada during the COVID-19 pandemic and spent approximately 18 months cruising throughout the Eastern Caribbean before basing her at Puerto Bahia Marina in the Dominican Republic. During this time, the vessel proved herself to be a capable and confidence-inspiring offshore cruiser, comfortably handling heavy weather while remaining easily managed single-handed thanks to her cutter rig, all lines led aft, and protected cockpit.
The warm teak interior, spacious salon, practical U-shaped galley, and private two-cabin, two-head layout have made her an exceptionally comfortable liveaboard. The accessible engine installation has also simplified routine maintenance, and the yacht comes with an extensive inventory of spare parts accumulated over years of conscientious ownership.
Although the current owner has spent extended periods working in Asia over the past three years, Second Spray has continued to receive regular care, including weekly cleaning and ventilation while berthed at Puerto Bahia Marina. The marina offers excellent facilities, helpful staff, convenient customs services, restaurants, and resort amenities, making it an outstanding base for Caribbean cruising.
A notable highlight of her ownership history is the exceptional care given to the Yanmar diesel engine. Shortly after purchasing the vessel, a previous owner completed Mack Boring's intensive three-day Yanmar engine maintenance course, specifically focused on this engine model and offshore self-sufficiency. Combined with meticulous routine servicing, regular oil and filter changes, and an exceptionally clean engine compartment, the engine has remained highly reliable and continues to start immediately.
Overall, Second Spray presents as a thoroughly upgraded, exceptionally well-maintained Island Packet 40 that is fully equipped for comfortable liveaboard life, coastal cruising, or extended offshore passages anywhere in the world.
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