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    YACHT NAME:
    2024 Island Packet 439 Hold Fast
    MODEL:
    439
    BUILDER:
    Island Packet
    YEAR BUILT:
    2024
    LOCATION:
    Hampton VA
    ASKING PRICE:
    $799,000
    DESIGNER:
    IPY Design Team
    HULL:
    Fiberglass
    CATEGORY:
    Cruisers

    DESCRIPTION:

    INTRODUCTION:

    HOLD FAST, our 2024 Island Packet 439, is an incredible example of the latest and best from IP, a culmination of almost 50 years of yachting expertise.  She was carefully designed and built by very knowledgeable owners who set her up for off-grid adventures.  No expense was spared – she has nearly every option IP offered along with a number of thoughtful upgrades to further enhance comfort and cruising enjoyment.

    Fully commissioned in FL in 2024, she has been on only one summer voyage up the coast from Florida to Maine and then back down to her current home in Hampton, VA.

    As you browse this listing and photos, you’re going to think this boat just left the factory. It shows in pristine condition in absolutely every possible way.

    If you order a new Island Packet 439 today at the boat show, sail away pricing for this boat is just under $1,000,000.  Adding the custom gear that HOLD FAST has, you’re just over that price.  This is a golden opportunity to grab a ‘like-new’ ready-to-go blue water cruising yacht for $200K less than buying a new boat!

    HIGHLIGHTS:

    • Customized fully loaded blue water yacht with nearly every cruising option offered by Island Packet for $200K less than a new boat

    • 80HP Yanmar 4JH80 4-cyliner turbocharged & aftercooled marine diesel engine (853 hours)

    • 6kW Northern Lights genset

    • 3-zone AC/heating systems (one 110V, two 12V)

    • Spectra Newport water maker, 17GPH/400GPD

    • 3-zone AC/heating (110Vmain/12V owner’s/12V guest)

    • Additional 3.3 cubic foot freezer

    • Dedicated work/toy room for storage and essential systems

    • Upgraded Quantum Fusion cruising sails

    • Solent rig w/95% self-tacking working jib

    • 170% reaching sail on electric furler

    • All lines led aft to cockpit

    • Full Raymarine/Garmin/ICOM/Fusion electronics suite w/radar and AIS

    • Optional stern arch for dinghy stowage

    • 425W LG solar panels

    • Starlink off-grid internet/phone connectivity

    • AB RIB w/9.9HP outboard


    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.

    ISLAND PACKET 439 PEDIGREE & HISTORY:

    Island Packet Yachts began in 1979, founded by naval architect Bob Johnson.  At a time when many manufacturers were moving toward lighter hulls, fin keels, and spade rudders, Johnson developed cruising boats that emphasized stability, protection, and comfortable offshore passage-making. The brand became particularly recognizable for its full-length full foil keel, protected rudder, stout fiberglass construction, and traditional ivory-colored hulls.

    Over the following decades, Island Packet has built more than 2,500 yachts and developed a loyal following among owners who valued practical cruising ability and robust construction. After a period of ownership changes, Darrell and Leslie Allen took over the company in January 2017. Having previously represented the brand as dealers for more than 25 years, they sought to preserve its established strengths while introducing greater customization and more contemporary accommodations. The 439 is the culmination of that approach.

    Five quick reasons to have serious interest in the IP439, HOLD FAST:

    Designed for serious off-shore and coastal passage making

    • One-piece hand-laminated fiberglass hull and integral keel

    • Encapsulated lead ballast

    • Skeg-rudder w/protected running gear

    Versatile rig easily handled by a cruising couple

    • Solent cutter rig

    • In-mast furling main w/infinite reef points from the cockpit

    • Self-tacking 95% working jib

    • 170% lightweight electric furling reacher for improved off-wind and light air performance

    • Running rigging all led aft to cockpit for safety

    Interior specifically designed for living aboard for long stretches of time

    • Generous comfortable living spaces, spacious galley, owner’s and guest stateroom

    • Ease of flow through the boat, abundant natural and 12V lighting, excellent ventilation

    • Massive amounts of interior storage

    Extremely sturdy hull design and construction with the latest in modern conveniences

    • Traditional hull design, full keel, skegged rudder, protected drivetrain

    • Huge cockpit, wide side decks, sugar scoop transom w/molded steps

    • High-tech composite materials, structural hull liners,

    • Top-quality hardware bow to stern, easy access to mechanical and electrical systems

    Extended range for truly independent long-distance adventures

    • 160 gallons of fuel

    • 220 gallons of water

    • 80HP Yanmar diesel to punch through challenging seas

    • 32,000# displacement w/12,000# of ballast

    OPTIONAL FACTORY UPGRADES ($283,500):

    SALON:

    • Main salon settee lee cloth

    • Salon foot stool and seat cushion w/built-in storage

    • Sentry Safe 1.0 cubic foot front opening safe w/digital keypad and cover in port side salon

    UTILITY ROOM:

    • Splendide vented combi-washer/dryer

    • 3.3 cubic foot drawer refrigerator/freezer

    RIGGING & SAIL PACKAGE:

    • Selden synchronized electric mainsail furling system w/3-speed electric cabin-top port winch

    • Selden electric furling reacher

    • Adjustable aluminum reacher pole w/mast track and pole guide system

    • (2) electric Harken 60 primary winches

    • Quantum sails upgrade to Fusion membrane working jib & mainsail

    ANCHOR PACKAGE:

    • Mantus 85# primary anchor w/Mantus anchor swivel

    • 400’ 3/8” HT anchor chain

    • Secondary Mantus 44# Delta anchor w/50’ 3/8” chain & 300’ 5/8” triple braid rode

    COCKPIT/DECK OPTIONS:

    • Bow fresh water anchor/deck washdown system (switchable to salt water washdown as well)

    • 2” closed cell foam cockpit cushions w/Textilene material w/piping

    • Café companionway starboard doors (plus conventional hatch boards as well)

    • Leather-covered folding wheel at helm

    HVAC OPTIONS:

    • Main salon – 17K BTU reverse cycle 110V HVAC system (shore power or genset driven)

    • Owner’s stateroom – 7K BTU reverse cycle 12V HVAC system (12V house lithium battery driven)

    • Guest stateroom – 12K BTU reverse cycle 12V HVAC system (12V house lithium battery driven)

    MECHANICAL , ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING OPTIONS:

    • Side Power SEP100 8.4HP variable speed (w/thrust-hold feature) bow thruster w/(2) Lifeline GRP31 125Ah AGM batteries

    • MAX-prop 4-blade feathering 21”x15” prop

    • Shark line cutter installed on drive shaft

    • 12V macerator pump for waste holding tank overboard discharge offshore

    • Spectra MP-400C 12V watermaker, 17 GPH

    • Northern Lights 6KW genset w/factory sound shield (100 hours)

    • Reverso 12V oil change system for Yanmar main engine & Northern Lights genset

    • Fuel polishing system for main 160 gallon fuel tank using dual Racor fuel filters

    • (4) LiFePO4 Smart Lithium house battery house bank upgrade (200AH each/800AH total)

    • (9) Caframo Bora 12V cabin fans, black

    GALLEY & HEAD OPTIONS:

    • Forward owner’s head shower divider for wet locker

    • Bonus galley storage cabinet w/doors (in lieu of microwave)

    COCKPIT DODGER/BIMINI/ENCLOSURE OPTIONS:

    • Iverson designed dodger w/grab rails, 1-1/4” oversized tubing, 60mm polycarbonate windows w/UV covers

    • Iverson designed bimini w/window, window cover, and connector piece to dodger

    • Cockpit stratoglass full enclosure

    • Cockpit solar screen full enclosure w/rollup straps

    • Covers for stratoglass enclosure window panels

    • Helm cover

    ARCH/DAVIT/DINGHY/ENGINE LIFT OPTIONS:

    • Fiberglass radar arch w/davits and 12V LED lighting

    • (2) LG 425W solar panels on arch w/Victron solar smart controllers

    COCKPIT & DECK:

    Spacious and secure, ergonomically shaped seating with deep storage lockers and a cushioned helm backrest make it a welcoming space for long passages or entertaining at anchor. Wide coamings, integrated bins, and strategically placed harness padeyes add safety and practicality, while twin scuppers keep the cockpit clear in heavy weather. At the helm, precision comes from the Edson CD-i® steering system, stainless steel wheel, and a custom Ritchie® compass, supported by premium Glendinning® engine controls. A hinged fiberglass table, provisions for autopilot, and dedicated space for electronics allow for modern navigation setups. With details like a transom shower and a protected engine panel alcove, the 439’s cockpit is a centerpiece of design — marrying comfort, function, and confidence at sea.

    The Island Packet 439 features a wide, recessed side deck and fore deck with protective bulwarks and full-length stainless steel cabin top handrails for confident movement and safety in all conditions. A large anchor locker with divided rode bins, fender and gear hooks, and overhead deck hatch adds practical storage and security. Pre-wiring for an anchor windlass, dual Mantus® SeaSafe® anchor rollers, and a patented Island Packet bow platform with exclusive anchor control system ensure smooth, safe, and reliable anchoring.

    Every element is designed for function and elegance, from the solid sapele varnished drop boards with etched logo, to the integrated dodger mount, teak trim accents, and molded non-skid surfaces available in ivory, camel tan, greystone, or off-white. With thirteen stainless steel opening ports, eight overhead hatches with screens and shades, and three Dorade-style vents, the deck provides abundant natural light and ventilation while maintaining seaworthy protection.

    Sailing performance is elevated with premium Harken® deck hardware, a rigid boom vang, Spinlock® halyard and sheet stoppers, dual Harken® 44 cabin top winches, Harken® 54 primary winches, and furling line winches for effortless sail handling. The large cockpit features line storage, lazarette access, teak or café-style companionway options, and an optional teak cockpit table with fold-out leaves. A large Edson® stainless steel wheel on a pedestal with IP inlayed compass, 12V and USB outlets, and provision for autopilot installation round out a helm built for comfort and control.

    The transom design provides style and safety with wraparound stern rails, integrated stern seats, dimmable LED lighting, wide boarding gates with quick-release hooks, and a sugar scoop stern with dual boarding entrances. Integrated steps with handholds, a pocket-style boarding ladder, and molded swim platform ensure easy water access. Teak caps with stainless steel strikers, a high-impact vinyl rubrail, and flush-mount chafe guards complete the look and durability of this yacht’s refined deck system.

    Edson CD-i® geared direct drive steering system, emergency tiller with storage brackets. Ritchie® compass with custom Island Packet nav grid, s/s wheel with vinyl covering, hinged fiberglass cockpit table, provisions for remote autopilot installation, single-lever engine control with premium Glendinning® control cables, space for electronic installations.

    Full length, ergonomically shaped cockpit seats, dual deep seat lockers, helm seat cushion backrest, two 2” cockpit scuppers, four harness padeyes, engine panel adjacent to helm in covered alcove, wide coamings with bins, hot and cold shower at transom.

    Wide recessed sidedecks and foredeck with protective bulwarks, full length s/s cabin top handrails. Large anchor locker with overhead deck hatch, sealed bulkhead aft, drain to bilge with shutoff valve; divided rode bins with hooks for fenders/lines/gear.

    Sliding companionway hatch with seahood, interior latch and exterior hasp and lock. Raymarine® (or your choice) knot, depth and wind indicators mounted in seahood instrument pod. Integrally molded dodger mount on cabin top. Solid sapele drop boards with varnish finish, center drop board with fixed port and etched logo, board retaining pin, interior storage rack.

    Wide integral bow platform with exclusive Island Packet designed and patented SeaSafe® anchor roller for fully captive, low-chafe chain/rode control. Quick anchor deployment and secure storage. Room for (optional) electric windlass.


    • Ivory, camel tan, greystone, or off-white gel coat with molded non-skid for low glare in the same color options

    • Large SS bow rail w/ LED navigation light

    • 1 1/8″ Stanchions with double 316 SS non-coated life lines

    • (2) Mantus SS sea safe anchor rollers

    • SS bow cleats and chocks

    • Wrap around stern rails with integrated seats

    • Iverson Design Dodger w/Grab Rails, 1.25" SS frame, 60 mm Poly windows with covers

    • Iverson Design Bimini, W/ 3 windows, window covers and zippered connector

    • Cockpit Strata Glass enclosure (7 panels)

    • Cockpit screen enclosure (4 panels, 1 each side, 2 aft, attach to Strata glass panels)

    • Covers for Strata Glass panels

    • LED cockpit, transom and stanchion gate safety lighting (dimmable)

    • Large sugar scoop style transom with port and starboard transom entrances

    • Integrated transom boarding steps w/ handholds on steps for boarding from water

    • Transom boarding ladder (pocket style)

    • Hull side non-opening ports (6)

    • (13) SS opening ports with screens (self-draining with friction hinges)

    • (8) overhead aluminum frame hatches with shades and screens (SS frame optional)

    • Full length SS hand rails along cabin top

    • (3) SS dorade vents with line guards

    • Rigid boom vang

    • Harken deck hardware and traveler

    • (2)Harken size 44, 2-speed cabin top winches (port side is electric)

    • (2) Harken electric size 54, 2-speed primary winches

    • (2) Harken size 16, 1-speed furling line winches

    • Sliding companionway hatch with sea hood, interior latch and exterior hasp and lock

    • Integrally molded dodger mount on cabin top

    • “Island Packet” step plates on side boarding gates

    • Black composite eyebrow (teak optional)

    • Flag pole and holder

    • Spinlock halyard and sheet stoppers

    • Large cockpit with line storage and lazarette access

    • Emergency tiller stored in lazarette

    • Integrated sea hood with teak trim

    • Teak wood hatch boards or café style companion way doors (optional)

    • Teak starboard cockpit table w/ fold out leaves (optional)

    • Large pedestal w/ guard and IP inlay on compass

    • 12v and dual USB outlet on pedestal

    • Edson 32″ SS wheel

    • Stern and side gates with quick-release hooks, integral stern rail seats.

    • Boarding/swim ladder at swim step transom.

    • Four 12” mooring cleats, two 10” spring line cleats, chocks and flush mount chafe guards.

    • Teak cap and drip rail with s/s striker.

    • High impact vinyl rub rail with s/s striker

    • Upgraded Primary anchor: 85# Mantus M2

    • Upgraded option for 300' of 3/8" G4 chain rode

    ELECTRONICS:
    • Raymarine Axiom 2 Pro 12 S Chart plotter (E70655) installed at helm

    • Raymarine Axiom Plus 9 chart plotter in salon

    • Raymarine M81132 Type 2 Linear Long Stroke 12 vdc autopilot Drive

    • Raymarine ACU-400 Autopilot Control Unit (E70100)

    • Raymarine p70S Autopilot Control Head (E70328)

    • Raymarine Evolution EV1 Sensor Core (E70096)

    • Raymarine E22078 Rudder position sensor

    • Raymarine Quantum 2 Q24D (E70498)

    • Raymarine I70s Insturment displays (E70327), 3 over companionway, 1 in salon

    • Raymarine AIS 700 class B transceiver

    • Icom MC-510 Marine VHF Transceiver with remote station at helm

    • Starlink Gen 2 High Performance antenna and router

    • Sirius SR 200 receiver for Sirius XM 

    • Shakespeare Super Halo Cell Booster (powered by the "Comm Electronics" C/B)

    • Garmin InReach GPS Map 86 sci for back up if Starlink unavailable or fails, and for ditch bag. Installed in cradle so that it is powered and always fully charged in case needed in ditch bag. Also powered by the "Comm Electronics" C/B

    • Garmin Apollo MS-RA770 Stereo system with (2) speakers in cockpit, (2) in the salon

    • Yanmar digital engine control panel, port coaming

    • Single lever engine shifter/throttle

    • (2) sets push button in/out controls for electric Selden Furlex furler for reacher, port & starboard coamings

    MECAHNICAL, PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL:

    The Yanmar 4JH80 is a modern, four-cylinder, 2.0-liter 80HP marine diesel engine offering an appealing combination of power, fuel efficiency, and compact dimensions to move HOLD FAST through the water easily, whether on flat water or punching through a storm. Featuring common-rail electronic fuel injection, the engine provides smooth, quiet operation, responsive throttle control, and cleaner combustion than older mechanically injected designs. Its turbocharger and intercooler help produce strong performance. The 4JH80 is particularly well suited to larger cruising sailboats that need reliable auxiliary power for maneuvering in tight quarters and maintaining reasonable motoring speeds over long distances. Overall, the 4JH80 is a capable, efficient auxiliary engine that balances modern technology with the reliability expected by serious cruising sailors.  With a fuel stop max at 3200 RPM, she propels HOLD FAST easily around 7 knots at a very efficient 2000 to 2400 RPM for maximum fuel efficiency.

    • Yanmar turbocharged & intercooled 4-cylinder 80HP marine diesel

    • Digital Yanmar engine control panel w/system monitoring, % load data, fuel consumption data

    • 125A alternator

    • Easy front/top engine access via hinged companionway steps

    • Port, starboard, and aft engine/transmission access

    • Lighted engine room, 12V

    • Side Power SEP 100 8.4 hp bow thruster with (2) Lifeline 31 XT AGM 125 AH batteries

    • Max Prop 4 Blade Easy 21" X 15" feathering propeller

    • Shaft Shark Line Cutter installed on prop shaft

    • Oil change system for engine and generator

    • Fuel Polishing system using dual Racor filter system

    HOLD FAST is beautifully set up for off-grid cruising.  Genset, water maker, solar power generation, top-of-the-line power management system, all allow you to lose sight of land for long periods of time.

    • Generator, Northern Lights 6KW, model M673L3G.3

    • Watermaker, Spectra Newport 400c NP-400c-12, 12vdc

    • Victron LiFePO4 200 AH smart batteries (4) for house bank for total 800 AH

    • (2) LG 425W solar panels mounted on arch

    • Cabin Fans, (8) Caframo Ultimate, black, 12V

    • Isolation transformers, (2) Victron 3600 Watt units, 1 for each shore power inlet

    • Arid Bilge Dry system (updated recently to Series 2, with 3 zones)

    • Installation of back up fresh water pressure pump

    • Delete Hull Side lights

    • Smart Plug Shore Power inlets

    • 6-gallon hot water heater w/engine coolant heating loop underway

    • Second house water pump built into house water system

    • 12V macerator pump for overboard discharge of holding tank off shore

    • Isolation transformers, (2) Victron 3600 Watt units, one for each shore power inlet

    • Smart Plug Shore Power inlets

    FUEL BURN DATA:
    • 1000 RPM          1.0L       0.18 GPH

    • 1200 RPM          1.5L       0.25 GPH

    • 1400 RPM          2.5L       0.33 GPH

    • 1600 RPM          4.0L       0.50 GPH

    • 1800 RPM          5.5L       0.80 GPH

    • 2000 RPM          7.0L       1.15 GPH

    • 2200 RPM          9.0L       1.33 GPH

    • 2400 RPM          11.0L    1.75 GPH

    • 2600 RPM          12.5L    2.30 GPH

    • 2800 RPM          14.0L    2.95 GPH

    • 3000 RPM          15.0L    3.66 GPH

    • 3200 RPM          16.0L    4.23 GPH

    RIG & SAILS:

    HOLD FAST uses a modern, cruising-oriented masthead rig designed to balance dependable sailing performance with ease of handling by a couple or small crew. A Solent (cutter) rig with twin headsails featuring a self-tacking 95% working jib makes upwind and crosswind performance so simple. A lighter air 170% reacher sail on an electric furler makes crosswind and downwind performance simple and easy.  The goal is to keep captain and crew in the cockpit for all sail handling and this system accomplishes this easily.

    The boat has a Selden anodized-aluminum mast and boom, wire standing rigging, and Harken deck hardware. Air draft is about 62 feet above the design waterline, 64’ with instrumentation at the mast head.  The boom uses a solid vang, and the mainsheet traveler provides sail-shape adjustment.  Both the in-mast furling main and working jib are Quantum sails upgrades to their Fusion membrane for stiffness, great sail shape and long life.

    The standard Solent arrangement uses a 95% working jib on a track forward of the mast. Its self-tacking system lets the sail move across the boat automatically when tacking, minimizing crew effort. No more preparing crew for coming about.  No more line handling - just set the main and working jib for upwind performance and then turn the wheel to tack your way upwind.

    Once you’re done working your way upwind, a large 170% reaching sail sits forward on the outer stay in the Solent configuration with an Selden Furlex electric furler.  It provides additional sail area in lighter winds and when sailing off the wind. Its adjustable sheet leads help optimize sail shape as the wind angle changes.

    • In-mast Quantum Fusion mainsail

    • Quantum Fusion 95% working jib

    • Quantum 170% reaching sail

    • Selden anodized mast and boom with solid vang, line furling main and Antal Halyard System

    • In mast roller furling main.  Main & jib sheeting at primary winches

    • Selden Furlex electric furling for Solent Reacher

    • Selden Aluminum Reacher Pole with mast track and pole guide system

    • Electric Winch Option (2) Harken 60 Primary Winches, each side of cockpit coaming

    • Electric Winch Option: (1) Harken 40 cabin top winch (port side)

    INDUSTRY REVIEWS:

    Cruising World Magazine, BOAT OF THE YEAR AWARD - BEST FULL SIZED CRUISER, December 4, 2020

    https://www.cruisingworld.com/story/sailboats/island-packet-439-best-full-size-cruiser-2021-boty/

    Cruising World Magazine, June 9, 2021

    https://www.cruisingworld.com/story/sailboats/island-packet-439-review/

    SAIL Magazine, February 21, 2019

    https://sailmagazine.com/boats/boat-review-island-packet-349/

    EXTERIOR TOUR:

    HOLD FAST makes a strong first impression with its distinctive profile, broad beam, and purposeful blue water cruising design. Starting at the bow, the yacht features a substantial anchor platform with twin anchor rollers, allowing for some versatility in anchoring.  The deck-mounted windlass is actually configured to handle two discrete anchoring systems, a rare distinction between Island Packet and the most of the competition.  The raised bulwarks, nonskid side decks, stainless-steel handrails, and double lifelines provide secure footing as you move aft, while the traditional sheerline and robust deck construction reflect Island Packet’s emphasis on offshore safety and practicality.

    Moving aft toward the mast, the deck layout emphasizes straightforward sail handling.  HOLD FAST has a Solent cutter rig, with adjacent roller-furling headsails including a 95% self-tacking working jib and a 170% lightweight reacher for light air off-wind performance.  Harken winches, Spinlock line stoppers, and a rigid boom vang provide a well-organized setup for short-handed cruising. The cabin top incorporates an integrated dodger mount, while multiple opening ports, overhead hatches, and four Dorade-style vents give the yacht a purposeful, traditional cruising appearance.

    The cockpit is the centerpiece of the exterior, offering long, ergonomically shaped seats, deep storage lockers, wide coamings, and a substantial Edson steering wheel on a protective pedestal. The helm area includes a compass, space for navigation electronics, and provisions for an autopilot, while the folding cockpit table makes the space equally useful for dining or relaxing at anchor. Harness attachment points and twin cockpit drains add practical safety features for offshore passages.  It’s a very safe space in spirited off shore sea conditions. 

    Finishing the tour at the stern, the broad sugar-scoop transom features integrated steps, a pocket-style boarding ladder, and entrances from both port and starboard sides. Wraparound stainless-steel rails incorporate seating, and a hot-and cold freshwater shower makes rinsing off after a swim convenient. Taken as a whole, the Island Packet 439's exterior balances traditional styling with substantial deck hardware, secure movement around the boat, and a spacious cockpit designed for comfortable, extended cruising.

    INTERIOR TOUR:

    As you step down the companionway steps, HOLD FAST welcomes you with a warm, refined interior featuring handcrafted imported African Sapele hardwood cabinetry, satin-finished woodwork, and solid Sapele flooring w/raised light maple inserts. Numerous opening ports and overhead hatches fill the cabin with natural light, while dimmable LED lighting, stainless-steel handholds, and well-secured abundant storage all reflect the yacht’s offshore cruising focus. The hinged companionway steps also provide convenient access to the engine compartment for routine maintenance.

    The main salon serves as the heart of the living space, with a comfortable starboard settee that converts into a double berth and a folding dining table mounted against the bulkhead. Behind the table, a dedicated cabinet keeps wine bottles and glassware neatly stored. The optional port-side arrangement features a full settee, navigation station, and additional storage. 

    Moving forward, the chef’s galley is designed for preparing proper meals on extended cruises. Corian countertops with raised fiddles help keep items secure underway, while a molded-in white Corian single bowl, three-burner propane stove with oven, microwave, and drawer-style refrigerator and freezer provide the essentials for life aboard. There is generous cabinetry and drawer storage for cookware, utensils, and provisions, along with a dedicated filtered-water faucet.

    The forward owner’s stateroom offers a comfortable queen-size island berth set at an angle, with storage beneath and cedar-lined hanging lockers on either side. A small settee adds a useful place to sit while dressing or relaxing. The private ensuite head includes a vanity, mirror, electric-flush toilet, and a separate standing shower with a built-in seat and folding shower door. The combination of privacy, storage, and comfortable sleeping accommodations makes this cabin well suited to extended cruising.

    A second stateroom lies aft to port, featuring a generous double berth, cedar-lined hanging locker, and its own ensuite head with a separate shower. On the starboard side, aft of the galley, an additional walk-in compartment provides considerable flexibility. Depending on the boat’s configuration, this space can serve as a third sleeping cabin, a workshop, or an extended pantry and utility-storage area.

    Throughout the interior, the Island Packet 439 emphasizes practical details that make a difference during longer voyages, from accessible storage and secure handholds to well-finished cabinetry and thoughtful engine access. With two private staterooms, two ensuite heads, a versatile third compartment, and a spacious salon and galley, HOLD FAST offers the comfort and functionality of a small cruising home while retaining the robust, purposeful character expected of an offshore sailing yacht.

    • Air Conditioning/heat system for salon & aft head, 110V Mabru, 17K BTU

    • Air Conditioning/heat system for forward stateroom and head, Mabru, 12V 7K BTU

    • Air Conditioning/heat system for aft stateroom and utility room, Mabru, 12V 7K BTU

    • Integrated entry steps on engine access door

    • Easy access to engine from front, side, and rear opening compartments with light

    • Numerous SS overhead and bulkhead mounted handholds

    • Corian countertops in galley and head (color options available)

    • Refrigerator/freezer SS drawer unit

    • Dish rack and utensil drawers

    • Under counter storage for dry goods

    • Portside full settee, navigation station, with additional storage

    • Standard L settee to starboard, two settees and drop down table to port

    • Main salon starboard settee lee cloth

    • Main salon port settee lee cloth (this was special order, not on option sheet)

    • Salon foot stool and seat cushion with storage inside

    • Sentry Safe 1.0 cu ft with digital key pad port side of salon

    • Solid tongue and groove varnished Sapele and light maple soles

    • Locking sole drop boards, 12V light fixtures in bilges

    • All drawers are dove-tail constructed

    • All overhead and under gunnel LED lighting on dimmers

    • Storage rack for companionway boards

    • Seamless Corian countertops w/molded-in white Corian single-bowl sink

    • Corian sink filler insert (stows in cabinet)

    • Trash bin under sink

    • Overhead and under gunnel lighting on dimmers

    • All interior lights are LED

    • SeaGull® IV water filter for freshwater (cold) at dedicated faucet at galley sink

    • Numerous SS opening ports with safety glass and screens throughout with overhead hatches and retractable screens/shades

    • Premium Sapele hardwoods, veneers and coordinated surfaces for bulkheads, cabinetry, and trim. Louvered raised panel cabin doors; louvered locker doors, extensive radius corner detailing, cedar-lined lockers and drawers

    • Furniture quality satin gloss varnish applied to all interior wood surfaces in a multi-coat process.

    • Hinged solid Sapele companionway steps with slip-resistant treads, easy engine access with pneumatic pistons for raising and holding it up

    • Sapele grate at the base of companionway lifts to reveal removable dust pan, bilge access.

    • Overhead salon handrails and numerous bulkhead mounted SS handrails throughout for safety and security

    • (0) 12V fans wired throughout the interior

    • Numerous overhead LED touch lights w/remote panels

    • USB outlets in salon, forward stateroom and aft stateroom

    • Utility room with washer/vented dryer combo, single drawer 3.3 cu ft freezer

    • Utility room stool made from starboard, hinged lid with inside storage

    GALLEY:

    The 439’s galley is a fully equipped culinary space designed for practicality at sea and enjoyment at anchor. A deluxe Force 10® three-burner LPG stove with oven and broiler is paired with a Vitrofrigo stainless steel drawer refrigerator/freezer, microwave, and extensive dry-goods storage. Seamless Corian countertops, an under-mount stainless steel sink with filler insert, and a dedicated SeaGull® IV freshwater filter provide both utility and refinement, while utensil drawers, dish racks, and an integrated trash bin keep the space organized. With its molded slip-resistant sole, durable acrylic countertop fiddles, and multiple finish options, the galley offers both safety and style. Engineered for efficient meal preparation underway, yet elegant enough for entertaining, it ensures every journey is paired with the comforts of a well-appointed home.

    Large galley featuring a deluxe three-burner Force 10® LPG stove (with oven and broiler, stainless steel sealed burner top, guard rail with harness hooks, lift-off cover, storage under), Vitrofrigo refrigerator/freezer (drawer units), dish rack and utensil drawers, under counter storage for dry goods, seamless Corian or under-mount SS galley sink with a Corian sink filler insert (stows in cabinet), trash bin under sink, microwave, solid acrylic countertops with integral fiddles, molded slip-resistant sole.

    Practical and refined, the 439’s galley combines premium appliances and seamless Corian finishes with smart storage, making it as functional underway as it is elegant when entertaining.

    • Corian countertops in galley

    • Seamless Corian or under mount SS galley sink

    • Refrigerator/freezer SS drawer unit

    • Under counter storage for dry goods

    • Corian sink filler insert (stows in cabinet)

    • Dish rack and utensil drawers

    • Microwave

    • Trash bin under sink

    • SeaGull® IV water filter for freshwater at dedicated galley sink faucet

    SAFETY:
    • 4-man liferaft

    • Flares, life jackets, standard safety gear

    • Jack lines

    • Lee cloths

    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.

    Length:
    44 ft
    Beam:
    14.25 ft
    Draft:
    5 ft
    Displacement:
    32,000 lb
    Hull:
    Fiberglass
    Condition:
    Used
    Year Refit:
    N/A
    Number of Engines:
    1
    Engine Manufacturer:
    Yanmar
    Engine Model:
    4JH80
    Power:
    80 HP
    Engine Hours:
    853
    Fuel Type:
    diesel
    Holding Tank Capacity:
    50 gallon
    Fuel tank Capacity:
    160 gallon
    Water Tank Capacity:
    220 gallon
    Disclaimer:

    This listing is courtesy of the BoatWizard MLS and may be centrally listed with another broker. It is offered as a convenience by David Walters Yachts to its clients and is not intended to convey representation of a particular vessel.

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