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James Ross
Seabreeze Yacht
1214 Swan Point Road
Woodbridge, VA, US
Office: 703-490-5490
Mobile: 703-853-0235
james@seabreezeyacht.com

1986 Island Packet 270 Cutter
Boat Type: Cutter Address: Heathsville, VA, US Price: $32,900

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 Vessel Name: French Esprit
Model: 270 Cutter Boat Type: Cutter
Year: 270 Cutter Hull Material: Fiberglass
Category: Sail Hull Type: Monohull
Condition: Used Hull Color: white
Location: Heathsville, VA, US Designer:
Available for sale in U.S. waters: Yes Flag of Registry:

Dimensions & Weight

Length: 27 ft - 8.23 meter Draft - max: 3 ft 8 in - 1.12 meter
LOA: 30 ft - 9.14 meter Bridge Clearance: 39 ft - 11.89 meter
Beam: 10 ft 6 in - 3.2 meter Dry Weight: 8000 ft - 2438.4 meter

Engine

Make: Yanmar Engine Type: Inboard
Model: 2GM20F Drive Type: Direct Drive
Engine(s): 1 Fuel Type: Diesel
Hours: 1100 Horsepower: 18 (Individual), 18 (combined)
Cruise Speed: - Max Speed: -
Range: - Joystick Control: No

Tank Capacities

Fuel Tank: 19 gallons - 1 tank(s) Holding Tank: 13 gallons - 1 tank(s)
Fresh Water Tank: 31 gallons - 1 tank(s)    

Accommodations

Total Cabins: - Crew Cabins: -
Total Berths: - Crew Berths: -
Total Sleeps: - Crew Sleeps: -
Total Heads: - Crew Heads: -
Captains Cabin: -    

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.” 

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James Ross
Seabreeze Yacht
1214 Swan Point Road
Woodbridge, VA, US
Office: 703-490-5490
Mobile: 703-853-0235
james@seabreezeyacht.com