2001 Island Packet 380

Below the waterline, the full-foil keel and protected prop give this 380 a reassuringly solid feel when you’re threading into a tight anchorage or riding out a squall on the hook. On deck, wide, unobstructed side decks and secure handholds make moving forward under way feel calm and predictable, even for less experienced crew. The cutter rig gives you flexible sail options when the breeze pipes up: roll away a bit of genoa, keep the staysail drawing, and the boat settles into an easy, balanced groove. Down below, the large galley with generous refrigeration and deep storage lockers makes provisioning for longer stretches simple, while the separate stall shower keeps the rest of the head dry and civilized.

In these waters, where conditions can jump from flat and friendly to lumpy and confused in an afternoon, the Island Packet 380’s hull form and displacement shine. The boat tracks steadily through short chop, and the high freeboard helps keep spray where it belongs. Numerous opening ports and hatches, all with proper screens, are ideal for warm, humid nights on the hook when you’d rather not run air conditioning. Shoal-draft capability opens up quieter coves and tucked-away anchorages that deeper fin keels can’t approach, while the ample tankage and storage mean you can comfortably stretch the distance between marinas and truly enjoy the cruising grounds.