Island Packet 45

In 1996 Cruising World scrutinized 32 yachts before awarding the coveted Best Overall Boat of the Year to the Island Packet 45. Nearly 20 years and 2,200 yachts later the Island Packet remains one of the best sailboats on the water. Built in Largo, Florida, Island Packet yachts are known for innovation, excellence, quality, and performance.

Island Packet CEO Bob Johnson has been fascinated with yachts for decades—Bob got his first subscription to Yachting magazine when he was only eight years old. After graduating MIT with a master’s degree in naval architecture, Bob designed missiles for a while before founding Island Packet in 1979. Since that time, Island Packet has become a worldwide benchmark for cruising sailboats.

If you’ve been dreaming of owning an Island Packet 45 designed for extended cruising as well as opulent living California Yacht Sales is proud to offer Rocket Girl. This 1996 45-footer has been meticulously maintained and regularly updated by owners who spare no expense. Rocket Girl has an expansive central living area, generous galley, gorgeous master stateroom, and “the most comfortable head afloat,” according to Cruising World. The world-class navigation center features a hinge-top teak work desk and a comfy swivel chair.

Beyond the creature comforts Rocket Girl is 100 percent turn-key with both heads rebuilt in 2015, all standard rigging new in 2014, bottom paint in 2013, and engine and interior updates too numerous to list. Watch the video below to get a feel for this special cruising yacht. Then, visit our yacht brokerage listing for a complete overview of her.

It’s rare when a yacht like Rocket Girl comes on the market—one that is immediately ready to go back offshore. You can see her at California Yacht Sales at Harbor Island West Marina in San Diego. Once you get a glimpse of this beauty, you’ll known why Cruising World named this yacht the best in the world. If she sells before you get a chance to consider, contact us and we'll find one just for you.

1996 Island Packet 45 For Sale from California Yacht Sales