The aft cockpit 440 possesses all the exemplary qualities that have earned Island Packet a worldwide reputation as the leader of cruising boat design and construction. Naval architect Bob Johnson and the Island Packet design team have created the 440 by combining the superior comfort, ease of use, seakeeping, and safety attributes that are the hallmark of every Island Packet, along with innovative new features and stunning good looks that will further reinforce Island Packet’s position as America’s Cruising Yacht Leader.

Additional Units Included

Accommodations
" DON'T BLINK" the remarkable Island Packet 440, stunning cruiser from 2006, possibly the ideal cruising yacht.Measuring an impressive 45.75 feet in overall length with traditional exterior, this auxiliary cutter design monohull boastsa robust modern fiberglass hull with a full keel, ensuring stability and performance on the water. Equipped to crossoceans with a powerful 75 hp inboard diesel engine, she promises reliable and efficient cruising experiences. BowThruster is made by Side Power. The interior features a thoughtfully designed layout with two staterooms two headsproviding comfort and convenience for your journeys. The boat is equipped with essential features, enhancing yoursailing experience. The Island Packet 440 is perfect for those seeking adventure on the open seas, combining elegancewith functionality. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or an extended voyage, the Island Packet 440,affectionately named "DON'T BLINK," is ready to take you on unforgettable maritime adventures. Experience the joy ofsailing with this exceptional cruiser, designed for both relaxation and exploration.
All running rigging NEW in 2022. Extensive library including some of the latest cruising guides and Bahamas ExplorerChart books. Storage locker site off vessel available to see how much " Stuff " comes with this boat.
Manufacturer Provided Description
The aft cockpit 440 possesses all the exemplary qualities that have earned Island Packet a worldwide reputation as theleader of cruising boat design and construction. Naval architect Bob Johnson and the Island Packet design team havecreated the 440 by combining the superior comfort, ease of use, seakeeping, and safety attributes that are the hallmarkof every Island Packet, along with innovative new features and stunning good looks that will further reinforce IslandPacket's position as America's Cruising Yacht Leader.
HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: TDL44022B606
OFFICIAL NUMBER: 1187625 Dimensions
LOA: 45 ft 8 in
Beam: 14 ft 4 in
LWL: 38 ft 1 in
Approx Draft: 5 ft 0 in
Displacement: 32000 lbs.
Ballast: 12800 lbs.
Headroom: Max 6 ft 5 in
Dry Weight: 32000 lbs. Accommodations
Number of double berths: 3
Number of single berths: 1
Number of heads: 2
When you step down the companionway ladder you enter a very large main salon and U-shaped galley to starboard. “Don't Blink” has thirteen opening ports and nine hatches give the interior lots of light and ventilation.
The Interior finish is primarily with teak veneers over plywood bulkheads and interior furniture components,
Corian type solid surface, Formica, gel coated and painted surfaces, teak and oak cabin sole, 12 volt
light fixtures, fans, 110-volt receptacles and upholstered cushions, the teak has a satin varnish finish making theinterior teak virtually maintenance free.
The main salon has long settees to port and starboard with storage under and behind along with cabinets andshelves above. The cushions on “Don't Blink” are Champagne ultra-leather.
The starboard settee coverts to a berth. Dining table stores against the bulkhead, smaller custom table, cocktailtable dinning for two. Cedar lined hanging locker in the main salon forward to port.
On the starboard forward bulkhead, a flat screen internet ready TV is mounted.
The main salon is ventilated by a large opening hatch, and one smaller hatch over nav station, 4 opening portholes and two dorades.
Foward Owners Stateroom
The owner’s stateroom full beam spacious stateroom. The berth is to starboard and allows easy access on eitherside. Storage area under the berth. The berth has a 10” pillowtop. Cedar lined hanging locker port andstarboard, dressing seat on the port side of the stateroom. The owner’s stateroom has its own private head with aseparate walk-in shower. Vacuflush, vanity with countertop and stainless sink.
Guest Stateroom
The Guest stateroom is located aft & port with ensuite head. This stateroom has a large offset double berth, cedarlined hanging locker, lots of storage beneath. Two opening ports lights and an overhead hatch gives this cabinlight and ventilation. The aft head is nearly as spacious as the forward head with the same counters, separateshower stall with seat and folding doors and a Vacuflush toilet. A door is conveniently located near thecompanionway in the main salon, plus and additional door for private access from the aft stateroom.
Settee converts to a double berth
Yanmar Engines
Yanmar Model 4JH3-TBE, turbocharged, four-cylinder marine diesel developing a reported 55.2 kW @ 3,800 r.p.m.SERIAL NUMBER E15995 3620 hours at time of listing. Vessel cruises @ 2500 rpm moving at 6 knots.
The engine is located under the companionway with access doors on both sides and in front of the engine. Access to therunning gear is under the aft cabin berth. The Racor 500 filter is located on the starboard swing out door for easyaccess. Extensive engine room sound control with premium lead-lined insulating foam and gasket access panels behindcompanionway stairs, aft cabin and under berth area in aft cabin.
GEARBOX Kanzaki model KM4A, 2.63:1 ratio marine reduction gear. Serial #21618
MasPower 8KW generator w/sound shield - 1937 hours July 2025
Suzuki Outboard 100 hours Galley
Galley
The galley is located aft of the nav station and is “U” Shaped storage and counter space abound. Galley gives youcomfort & safety underway.
The counters are solid acrylic that makes them easy to keep clean. There is a Force 10 3-burner stove/oven, microwave,top loading refrigerator and freezer, pull out trash bin, drawers and bins. An overhead hatch and opening port provideplenty of ventilation.
Frigoboat keel cooled 12V with digital controls for separate refrigeration/freezer compartments with evaporatorplates- freezer compressor new 2021
Force 10 gimbaled 3-burner propane stove with oven chopping block cover
Tappan microwave oven
Stainless steel double sink with retractable sprayer
Manual freshwater pump at sink
Corian countertops with internal sea rails
Seagull IV water filtration system
Acu-gauge tank monitoring system
Slide out trash bin
Teak dish racks and cutlery drawer
2 Propane cylinders in dedicated locker
Custom spice rack and under range drawer
Galley aft to starboard in main cabin has a double stainless-steel sink with pressurized water, filtered andhandpump fresh water, twin Frigoboat refrigeration systems installed in a top loading insulated box, Tappanmicrowave oven and a Force 10 three burner propane stove with oven. Propane storage is in one aluminum tank(manufactured 02/07) in a dedicated and properly vented well, aft in the starboard weather deck. System is fittedwith a pressure regulator, gauge and a 12-volt safety solenoid. Additional Information
Special Features
MasPower 8KW generator w/sound shield
Bow Thruster
Electric Primary Winches
Spectra Catalina MKII 300GPD Watermaker Pickled in June 2025
Solar Panels 2 x 120-watt & 2 x 130-watt
Air Conditioner CitiMarine NIT CruiseAir 16,000 BTU New in 2022
New Bottom Paint 2025
Cockpit Enclosure
Ocean Air screens and shades
Ultra-Leather cushions
New 6-man offshore life raft in bag
10'6" RIB dinghy with chaps
15 HP Suzuki with pull & electric start -
NEW 2020
and with 100 hours
Seagull IV water filtration system
3 blade Max prop
New Star Link Dec 2024 Hull & Deck
Deck
The cockpit is safe and comfortable with a newer Dodger and cockpit enclosure. The large swim platform features twinmolded in steps, a hot/cold shower and a fold-out swim ladder. The large boarding platform makes getting on and off theboat easy from a dinghy or while diving or swimming. Full length, ergonomically shaped cockpit seats with full newercushions, dual deep cockpit lockers, line storage bins, extra wide coamings with storage bins, four harness pad-eyes,cockpit scuppers, engine panel adjacent to the helm in a covered alcove. The electric winches make handling the genoaeasy.
“Don't Blink” has a horizontal Muir 2500 Cheetah electric windlass to handle all your anchoring situations. Foredeckthere is a large anchor locker on deck are welded stainless steel mast rails, double lifelines with stainless steel bowrollers, SS stern rails and stainless-steel vents with guards. The four solar panels help keep up your DC electrical on thestern is a custom arch that has dinghy engine crane, engine mount, davits, and a radar/antenna mast.
HULL Molded solid laminate of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) further reinforced with an FRP pan/liner component,bulkheads, and other transverse and longitudinal members bonded to the hull. Bustle/swim platform molded aft. Rub railsare fitted port and starboard with a stainless striker.
HULL/DECK JOINT Return flange on the hull with deck overlapping joined with an adhesive sealant and mechanicalfasteners.
DECK Molded, cored FRP laminate incorporating the cabin house, foredeck, side decks, cockpit and coamings in onecontiguous structure. Contrasting non-skid panels molded in. Interior
When you step down the companionway ladder you enter a very large main salon and U-shaped galley to starboard. “Don't Blink” has thirteen opening ports and eight hatches give the interior lots of light and ventilation. Interior has a satinvarnish finish making the interior teak virtually maintenance free.The main salon has long settees to port and starboardwith storage under and behind The cushions on “Don't Blink” are Champagne ultra-leather.The starboard settee covertsto a double berth. Dining table stores against the bulkhead, smaller custom table is moveable. Cedar lined hanginglocker in the main salon forward to port. Starboard forward bulkhead a 29 " flat screen internet ready TV. Salon isventilated by a large opening hatch, and one smaller hatch over nav station, 4 opening port holes and two dorades.
Nav Navigation Station
Nav Station
There is a forward-facing navigation center with seating for two, large, varnished chart table, storage tray,nav/electronics panel with master AC/DC electrical panels. Nav desk top hinges up and away for maintenance to thegenset located under the large seat. The bench seat has removable panels beneath, revealing the dedicated generatorcompartment. 6 Deck & Cockpit
Custom Bimini 2024
Dodger w/connector panels – 2024
Custom cockpit enclosure – 2024
Full screens for no-see-ums – Dec 2019
HD S/S frames with grab bars on the dodger sides and rear
Sunbrella covers for the dodger windows
Sunbrella deck awning
Sunbrella covers for pedestal, winches
Eyebrow teak stripped to wood and 6-coats of varnish applies -
2025
Toe rail stripped to bare wood and 4-coats of Cetol and 2 coats hi-gloss Cetol -2025
Sanded and varnished companionway hatch and doors and added screens - 2020
Boot stripe repainted 2019
New LED Bow Nav Light 2018
New LED Stern Nav Light 2021
Foredeck & streaming light
Magma propane grill - NEW
Dec 2018
Masthead anchor light/tri color/strobe
Muir 2500 Cheetah electric windlass w/remote at helm
New 73# Rocna anchor w/250’ of 3/8" G40 chain
45# Bruce w/50' of 3/8" HT chain & 300' of 7/8" Mega Braid
28# Fortress w/25' of chain & 250' of 7/8" Mega Braid
Anchor wash down
12V outlet at helm
Outboard engine hoist mounted on Garhauer S/S pole on stern
Dingy davits
Radar scanner and antenna mounted on aft pole
Edson OB engine mount on stern rail
Glebe Creek custom companionway screens and doors
Cockpit shower
Custom cockpit teak table
Cockpit cushions and Captains helm seat
Leather wheel cover
Flag halyards
Radar reflector
S/S flopper stoppers
Custom solid S/S stern rails
New 6-man offshore liferaft
Life jackets
10'6" West Marine RIB dinghy
15 HP Suzuki with pull & electric start -
NEW 2020
and with 10 hours
2 x fishing rod holders
Integrated swim platform with ladder
7
Numerous fenders and lines -
NEW 2019
2 x Lewmar 54CST 2-speed electric primary winches - reconditioned 2019
1 x Lewmar 30CST 2-speed main halyard winch on mast - reconditioned 2019
2 x Lewmar 44CST 2-speed roller furling winch - reconditioned 2019
1 x Lewmar 44CST 2-speed boom winch - reconditioned 2019
1 x Lewmar 44CST 2-speed mainsheet roller furling & spare main halyard winch - reconditioned 2019
1 x Lewmar 30CST 2-speed Genoa halyard winch on mast - reconditioned 2019
1 x Lewmar 16 CST for the staysail sheet - reconditioned 2019
1 x Lewmar 16 CST for the Genoa sheet - reconditioned 2019
Total of 10 winches. 7 in the cockpit and 3 on mast
8 Sails & Rigging
Standing Rigging New in 2022
In mast roller furling Quantum mainsail - New 2013
110% RF Genoa - refurbished by Charleston Sail 2018 (new UV cover and restitched
RF staysail - refurbished by Charleston Sail 2018 (new UV cove and restitched) - little use since
Quantum spinnaker
2 x Lewmar 54CST 2-speed electric primary winches - reconditioned 2019
1 x Lewmar 30CST 2-speed main halyard winch on mast - reconditioned 2019
2 x Lewmar 44CST 2-speed roller furling winch - reconditioned 2019
1 x Lewmar 44CST 2-speed boom winch - reconditioned 2019
1 x Lewmar 44CST 2-speed mainsheet roller furling & spare main halyard winch - reconditioned 2019
1 x Lewmar 30CST 2-speed Genoa halyard winch on mast - reconditioned 2019
1 x Lewmar 16 CST for the staysail sheet - reconditioned 2019
1 x Lewmar 16 CST for the Genoa sheet - reconditioned 2019
Total of 10 winches. 7 in the cockpit and 3 on mast
Forespare whisker pole mounted on mast
Hoyt self-tacking staysail boom
Genoa and staysail are on Harken furling systems
Rigid boom vang
2/4:1 mainsheet traveler control system
Spare topping lift
Multiple spare lines in lockers
MAST Anodized extruded aluminum, double spreader section stepped to the keel and fitted with in the mastmainsail roller furling system, winches, halyards, pole track, cleats, light fixtures, masthead antenna, wind sensor& Windex unit.
BOOM Anodized extruded aluminum main boom. Painted staysail club
Aluminum whisker pole
STANDING RIGGING Headstay fitted with a Harken MK III roller furling system, inner forestay fitted with a HarkenMK III roller furling system, twin backstays (port insulated), two upper, two aft intermediates, two conventionalintermediates and four lower shrouds all constructed of 1 X 19 stainless steel wire rope with swage typeterminals.
RUNNING RIGGING Ronstan main sheet traveler system, solid boom vang, wire rope topping lift wit adjustabletail and braided line to suit on other applications. Most sail handling lines lead to the cockpit.
WINCHES All by Lewmar are one #8 and two #30CST’s on the mast, one #16CST and two #44CST’s on thecoach roof forward in the cockpit and two each electric #54CST's and two conventional #16CST’s on the cockpitcoamings. Canvas
Custom Bimini 2024
Dodger w/connector panels – 2024
Custom cockpit enclosure 2024
Full screens for no-see-ums – Dec 2019
HD S/S frames with grab bars on the dodger sides and rear
Sunbrella covers for the dodger windows
Sunbrella deck awning
Glebe Creek custom companionway screens and doors Electronics
Raymarine 7002 autopilot w/ SG3 course computer, type 2, linear drive & Smart Control remote
Raymarine instrument repeater (2) Raymarine ST60 Graphic at nav station and forward cabin.
Raymarine 4KW radar (48 mile) mounted on Harhauer S/S pole - model RD424 HD 24 mile (2013) - removed andserviced 2018
Raymarine e127 Hybrid touch multi-function chart plotter/radar w/firmware upgrade to V4 in 2018
Raymarine ST60 wind/depth/knot
ACR 406 EPIRB (2013) – battery expires 03/2026
ICOM 802 SSB radio w/Pactor modem & SGC noise cancelling speaker - and new feed line 2018
ICOM 504 VHF w/DSC & external hailer - new VHF Antenna on mast 2020
Ram mic at helm – w/spare onboard
Handheld VHF West Marine
Raymarine AIS 650 transceiver (2013)
Raystar 130 GPS
Chart chips for the US East coast & Bahamas
Paper charts for western Caribbean & US west coats
Port Networks marine wi-fi bridge w/external antenna
Cable TV input
Spare VHF antenna mounted on radar arch
Iridium 9505 Satellite phone
New 29" Roku HD flat screen TV, multi region capability DVD player
Sony DSX-M55BT AM/FM/XM radio new in 2024
G Force DVD player (salon)
Cabin speakers
Star Link Dec 2024
10 Electrical
MasPower 8KW generator w/sound shield - 1937 hours July 2025 – New raw water pump 2021, new oil pan, newbattery cables and some hoses 2018
SERIAL NUMBERS Unit: 165MSA Gen S/N: 259251
6 x Group 27 AGM house batteries new 2024, 1 x Group 27 AGM start battery (new 2024)
2 x 120-watt & 2 x 130-watt solar panels w/25A Blue Sky controller
120V shore power connector in cockpit - new 2019
Magnum 3500-watt charger/inverter w/controls @ nav station (new 2018)
New 60 Amp Galvanic Isolator 2021
Secondary Charles 60A battery charger
Hi-output 100A Balmar alternator w/digital duo charge controllers (2013)
10 x 12V outlets
7 x Mounted 12V fans
2 x 30A dockside power cables
Splitter takes 240V, 50A to 2 x 120V, 30A circuits
Spare Balmar high output alternator
Master Volt battery monitor
Most cabin lights converted to LED. Mechanical
Yanmar 4JH3-TBE 75 HP diesel with approximately 3620 hours
CitiMarine NIT Cruisair 16,000 BTU AC/heat system New in 2022
Side Power 5HP bow thruster -
rebuilt 2021
Racors for engine and gen with vacuum gauge
Spectra Catalina MKII 300GPD Watermaker -
new 2014 - pickled 2020
New 11 Gal Hot Water heater 2021
Edson steering wheel
Auxiliary electric fuel pump w/momentary switch for bleeding fuel lines
Bronze sea strainers for engine
Heavy duty Rule 3700 electric bilge pump - w/spare
Forward showers drain pump -
new 2019
Air conditioning condensate to sump
3 blade Max prop
Vacuflush electric head with macerator
New throttle cable 2013
Spare freshwater pump Tankage
Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: (Approx. 260 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: (Approx. 160 Gallons)
Holding Tank (Approx 55 Gallons)
Acu-gauge tank monitoring system
Water maker pickled in June 2025 Ground Tackle and Safety
Masthead anchor light/tri color/strobe
ACR 406 EPIRB (2013) – battery expires 03/2026
73# Rocna anchor w/250’ of 3/8" G40 chain
45# Bruce w/50' of 3/8" HT chain & 300' of 7/8" Mega Braid
28# Fortress w/25' of chain & 250' of 7/8" Mega Braid
6-man offshore liferaft - new
Outboard engine hoist mounted on Garhauer S/S pole on stern
Edson OB engine mount on stern rail
Custom S/S companionway security bars
Cockpit cushions and Captains helm seat
Leather wheel cover
Flag halyards
Radar reflector
S/S flopper stoppers
6-man offshore liferaft - new
Life jackets
10'6" RIB dinghy with Chaps
15 HP Suzuki with pull & electric start -
NEW 2020
and with 100 hours
2 x fishing rod holders
Extensive spares for engine and generator
Spare Prop
Many miscellaneous spares for plumbing, electrical, and mechanicals
All system manuals are on board
2025 bottom job
Extended bow platform with twin anchor rollers, stainless steel bow rail, stern rail and stanchions, double wire ropelifelines with gates port, starboard and aft, stern swim ladder
Stainless steel hand grabs, FRP helm seat, line bags, Dorade vents with chrome cowls and stainless-steel guards,safety rails at mast,
12 Additional Information
New Cruising Guides & Explorer Chart Books:
All 3 Explorer Chartbooks for Bahamas, 11th editions
2023 Cruising Guide to Abaco, Steve Dodge
2024 Bahamas Waterway Guide
The Exuma Guide, 4th Ed. Stephen J. Pavlidis
Bahamas Great Book of Anchorages
Skipper Bob's Bahamas Bound, 22nd Ed
2025 Southern Waterway Guide
Frank Papy's Cruising Guide to the Florida Keys, 12th Ed
Florida Gulf Quick Reference, The Boat Galley
Seamanship, Education & Maintenance:
How to Read a Nautical Chart, Nigel Calder
Storm Tactics, Lin & Larry Pardey
Coastal and Offshore Navigation, Tom Cunliffe
Maneuver & Dock Your Sailboat Under Power, Grant Hedifen. NauticEd
The Best of SAIL Trim
Sail & Rig Tuning, Wiley Nautical
North U. Trim
North U. Performance Racing Trim
ASA Cruising Fundamentals
ASA Coastal Nav & Piloting
ASA Passage Making
ASA Coastal Cruising Made Easy
ASA Sailing Made Easy
World Cruising Routes, 5th Ed, Jimmy Cornell
World Voyage Planner, Jimmy Cornell
Passages South, 10th Ed. Bruce Van Sant
Chapman Piloting & Seamanship
,
56th Ed. Elbert S. Maloney
Surviving the Storm, 1st Ed. Steve & Linda Dashew
Mariners Weather Handbook, 1st Ed. Steve & Linda Dashew
Coastal and Offshore Weather, The Essential Handbook. Chris Parker
Nigel Calder's Cruising Handbook
Boatowner's
Mechanical and Electrical Manual, Nigel Calder
Boat keeper. Edited by Gladstone & Bottomley
Marine Diesel Engines, Nigel Calder
Troubleshooting Marine Diesels, Peter Compton
Marine Diesel Basics, Dennison Berwick
Do It Yourself Yacht Improvements, Reg Minal
Cruising and Liveaboard Resources:
The Cruising Life, 2nd Ed. Jim Trefethen
Fast Track to Cruising, Steve & Doris Colgate
Living Aboard, Scott Wilson
Steering You Straight, Lawrence Pane
From the Bottom Up, Harold Neel
The Boat Galley Cookbook. Carolyn Shearlock & Jan Irons
One Pan Galley Gourmet, Jacobsen & Roberts
Complete Guide to Provisioning, Cruising World
Ham Radio License Manual, 3rd Ed
IDI-YACHTS Icom M802 and HF Radio Email, Marti Brown
13
Disclaimer
USCG Navigation Rules
Chart No. 1
Older Cruising Guides & Paper Charts:
ICW Norfolk to Miami, 2007
Southern WG, 2013
ICW WG, Norfolk to Jax. 2013
MapTech Long Island to Cape May. 2012
Maptech New England Coast, 2011
Cruising Guide to Eastern Fla. 5th Ed. 2012, Claiborne Young
Cruising Guide to Western Fla. 7th Ed 2008, Claiborne Young
Cruising the Florida Keys, 2nd Ed. 2006, Claiborne Young
The Northwest Caribbean, vol 1, Stephen J. Pavlidis
The Bahamas Cruising Guide, 1998. Mathew Wilson
Cruising Guide to Abaco 2013. Steve Dodge
Numerous older chart books and paper charts of Gulf Coast, Florida Keys and East Coast. 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.