DELICIA

Cutter DELICIA

1995 Island Packet IP40

Price: $147,500 (USD)

Location: New Bern, North Carolina

Overview

Presenting DELICIA, hull #35 of the respected 1995 Island Packet IP40 line — a solid, bluewater-capable cruising sailboat, built for comfort and longevity. Far more than a project or fixer-upper, DELICIA has been rigorously maintained and continually upgraded, making her ready today for extended passages or living aboard in luxury.

She combines Island Packet’s legendary build quality with modern systems and comforts, set up for singlehanded sailing, powered anchoring, and off-grid capability.

Key Features & Highlights

• Easy Reefing & Sail Handling: Three reef points in the mainsail; reefing and all sail controls led back to the cockpit. Great for safety, convenience, and single-handed handling.
• Power & Energy Independence
• • ~670 Watts of solar power with MPPT controller — supports anchoring under power alone.
• • Dual 2,000-watt true sine wave inverters (Xantrex & Kisae) plus 100 A charger.
• • New batteries (Trojan deep-cycle, 12V, 600 AH) as of Jan 2023.
• Recent Upgrades & Maintenance
• • Bottom painted (Petit Odyssey HD) with two coats, May 2025.
• • Hull buffed, waxed, detailed for sale, May 2025.
• • Chain plates replaced; standing & running rigging replaced; sail track system upgraded.
• • New 200 ft G4 primary anchor chain plus 100 ft nylon rode; strong secondary anchor setup.
• • Fresh refrigeration, freezer, and other marine hardware upgraded.
• Comfort & Liveability Enhancements
• • Air conditioning / reverse heat cycle: 25,000 BTU total (9k + 16k BTU units).
• • Interior and exterior LED lighting; full cockpit enclosure; teak refinished externally.
• • Two fully independent sanitation systems, dual holding tanks (45 gal total), deck pump-outs, and overboard macerator systems.
• • Custom refrigeration/freezer boxes with thick foam insulation for better efficiency.
• Safety, Navigation, & Electronics
• • Raymarine 48-mile radar + Axiom Pro 2 display; external autopilot with remote control.
• • Multiple GPS/chart plotters (Raymarine & Garmin), dual ICOM VHF (helm and house), ICOM SSB; AIS receiver.
• • Significant bilge pumping capacity (two 3,700 gph automatic pumps with alarms).
• Auxiliary Equipment
• • Achilles 10.2 RIB tender with 15 hp Suzuki 4-stroke (new 2024).
• • Maxwell 1,500 lb Windlass with helm remote.
• • Full set of cruising spares, including autopilot & engine spares.

Specifications

LOA / Hull Length 40 ft (Island Packet IP40)

Year 1995

Hull Material Fiberglass

Engine Yanmar inboard diesel 6400 hrs.

Fuel Type Diesel

Keel Type Full keel / “other” (Island Packet’s signature keel design)

Electrical Twin inverters, deep-cycle batteries, solar power with MPPT, LED lighting

Water & Sanitation Dual holding tanks, two electric heads, fresh water system, hot water tank 11 gal

What’s Included

1. Full inventory of cruising spares (autopilot parts, Yanmar engine spares, pumps, etc.)
2. Achilles 10.2 RIB + Suzuki 15 hp outboard (new 2024)
3. Dock lines, fenders, anchor snubbers
4. EPIRB (ARC), safety gear, jacklines/tethers
5. Full set of documentation — upgrade logs, maintenance records, spare inventory, chain-plate engineering info

Condition & Ready Status

• Fresh water boat (operated in fresh water Lake Michigan until 2008) until more recent coastal cruising.
• “Not a project boat” — fully turnkey, with recent servicing, bottom work, upgrades.
• Specifically outfitted for offshore sailing or long-term anchoring.

Why DELICIA Stands Out

If you're looking for an Island Packet that you can cruise now with confidence, DELICIA is rare: she has high-end systems, excellent maintenance, strong safety and redundancy, and all the cruising tools built in. She is ready for long passages, liveaboard life, or just heading south for the winter in style.