1998 Island Packet 320

Step aboard this 320 and you notice how easy she is to live with day to day. The wide side decks, solid handholds, and sensibly placed hardware make moving forward in a seaway feel secure instead of acrobatic. Inside, the warm teak joinery and generous beam create a surprisingly homey saloon for a 32-footer, with real back support and a table that works for both meals and chart work. Tankage is generous for extended time off the dock, and systems are laid out so routine maintenance doesn’t turn into a yoga session. Under sail, the cutter rig shines when the breeze pipes up, giving you flexible sail plans without drama.

In these waters, conditions can shift from gentle afternoon breezes to lumpy, confused chop in a single outing, and this 320 is built for that kind of variety. The full-bodied hull and long keel track steadily through slop, while the protected rudder shrugs off the inevitable floating debris. Shoal-friendly draft lets you poke into quieter anchorages and sneak behind sandbars for a calmer night’s sleep. Ample ventilation, including opening ports and hatches, keeps the cabin comfortable through warm, humid spells. For the longer runs common in this area, the generous storage and tankage, combined with a seakindly motion, make passagemaking less tiring and far more rewarding.