1994 Island Packet 35

Step aboard and you’ll notice what makes this Island Packet 35 stand out isn’t just systems and hardware, but how livable she feels. The long waterline and full keel give a gentle, predictable motion at anchor and underway, so cooking in the generous galley or relaxing with a book in the saloon feels secure, not precarious. Natural light pours through opening ports and hatches, and the trademark Island Packet storage—deep lockers, clever cubbies, and huge cockpit lazarettes—means your cruising gear actually has a home. Wide side decks and substantial handholds invite you to move forward with confidence, even in a seaway, while the protected cockpit becomes an all‑weather command center and social hub.

The Island Packet 35 is particularly well suited to these waters, where shifting shoals, winding channels, and the occasional skinny inlet are part of every passage. Her moderate draft and full-foil keel let you poke into quiet anchorages while tracking straight in choppy, tidal conditions. The protected rudder and robust hull layup are reassuring when afternoon squalls or unmarked crab pots appear. Abundant tankage and a seakindly hull make longer hops between harbors comfortable, while the airy interior turns lay days into genuine off‑the‑grid retreats. For a crew that wants to explore both open sounds and tucked‑away creeks, this model is an exceptionally capable and forgiving partner.