Kevin Barber
Edwards Yacht Sales
346 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL, US
Office: 727.449.8222
Mobile: 850.982.0983
KevinB@EdwardsYachtSales.com

1996 Island Packet 29
Boat Type: Cruiser Address: Apalachicola, FL, US Price: $52,500

Overview

Excellent Condition and Well Equipped

Fantastic Price For A Beautiful Island Packet!

 

Festina Lente features the optional cutter rig, and is ready to head to the islands. This Island Packet is powered by a very economical and reliable 27HP Yanmar with only 1285 hours.  She has spent much of her life in California and the North East, has been lightly used, and is in excellent condition!

If you are in the market for a cruising sailboat you will be truly impressed with the amount of volume this 29' pocket cruiser offers.  With almost an 11' beam, and 6' 4" headroom she is very roomy below.  Her cockpit is massive, even when compared to many 32-34' boats.    

The Island Packet build quality is far above the competition.  This boat can take you anywhere!

 

 Highlights Include:

Specifications

Basic Information

Manufacturer: Island Packet Vessel Name: Festina Lente
Model: 29 Boat Type: Cruiser
Year: 1996 Hull Material: Fiberglass
Category: Sail Hull Type:
Condition: Used Hull Color:
Location: Apalachicola, FL, US Designer: Robert K Johnson
Available for sale in U.S. waters: Yes Flag of Registry:

Dimensions & Weight

Length: 29 ft - 8.84 meter Draft - max: -
LOA: - Bridge Clearance: -
Beam: - Dry Weight: -

Engine

Make: Yanmar Engine Type: Inboard
Model: 3GM30-93 Drive Type:
Engine(s): 1 Fuel Type: Diesel
Hours: 1285 Horsepower: 27 (Individual), 27 (combined)
Cruise Speed: - Max Speed: -
Range: - Joystick Control: No

Tank Capacities

Fuel Tank: - Holding Tank: -
Fresh Water Tank: -    

Accommodations

Total Cabins: - Crew Cabins: -
Total Berths: - Crew Berths: -
Total Sleeps: - Crew Sleeps: -
Total Heads: - Crew Heads: -
Captains Cabin: No    

Descriptions

Measurements

 

Tanks

 

 

Accommodations

 

Upon entering Festina Lente via the companionway the quality and excellent care is immediately evident. To starboard is the fully appointed galley with gimballed 2 burner range/oven, spacious top loading refrigeration and deep sink. Across to port is the aft quarter berth which can easily sleep two. Includes teak shelf outboard, storage under and overhead port light. The fold-down navigation table is neatly tucked away forward of the aft quarter berth. Forward of the Nav Station and galley is built-in seating with teak cabinets, bookshelves and large storage areas under each settee. One converts to a double berth and the other can be utilized as a single berth. The salon table folds down from the forward athwart-ships bulkhead. Forward on the port side is the head with vanity, shower and composting toilet. The forward cabin has a V-berth with filler, storage drawers under and hanging locker. The classic teak and holly cabin sole and fine teak joinery along with plenty of light and ventilation provided by several opening hatches and ports makes the interior feel warm and inviting.

 

 

Interior Details

 

 

 

Galley

 

 

Head

 

The head compartment includes a shower fully enclosed by a wrap-around curtain on an overhead track with a separate shower unit that adjusts for spray angle and height. Composting toilet eliminates hose and tank oder, plus no more pump-out! Large mirror, overhead hatch, opening port contoured teak vanity and convenient storage areas.

 

 

Electronics & Navigation

 

 

 

Mechanical

 

 

 

Electric & Plumbing

 

 

 

Sails, Rigging and Hardware

 

The optional cutter rig on this 29, has long been regarded as the most manageable and versatile rig for cruising sailors. With three easily managed sails, a small crew can easily set a variety of well-balanced combinations over a wide range of wind and sea conditions. All necessary control lines, including a dual single line main reefing system, are led aft to allow routine sail handling form the comfort and security of the cockpit.

 

Deck

 

The 29 provides wide unobstructed side decks and continuous cabin top handrails, a recessed fore-deck with protective bulwarks, and a teak capped bowsprit platform with anchor rollers and deck pipes, design features that ensure safe and comfortable cruising. Slip resistant deck surfaces are molded in contrasting tan in a premium diamond pattern. Wheel steering is provided by a direct geared rack and pinion system, noted for its exceptional reliability and positive feel. There are very clever recessed storage bins in the cockpit coaming along with a very large locker to port and a line storage locker to starboard.

 

Anchoring

 

 

 

 

Brokers Comments

 

Festina Lente features the optional cutter rig, and is ready to head to the islands. This Island Packet is powered by a very economical and reliable 27HP Yanmar with only 1285 hours.  She has spent much of her life in California and the North East, has been lightly used, and is in excellent condition!

 

If you are in the market for a cruising sailboat you will be truly impressed with the amount of volume this 29' pocket cruiser offers.  With almost an 11' beam, and 6' 4" headroom she is very roomy below.  Her cockpit is massive, even when compared to many 32-34' boats.    

 

The Island Packet build quality is far above the competition.  This boat can take you anywhere!

 

 



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.



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Kevin Barber
Edwards Yacht Sales
346 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL, US
Office: 727.449.8222
Mobile: 850.982.0983
KevinB@EdwardsYachtSales.com