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Island Packet 420

Island Packet · 2001–2010

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Island Packet 420

Island Packet · 2001–2010

LOA 42ft
Beam 13.5ft
Disp. 30,000lbs
Ballast Ratio 40%
D/L Ratio 275
CSV 1.81
MCR 35.2
SA/D 16.2
Cabins 2
Berths 6
Sea Berths 3
Rudder Full Keel Integrated
Keel Full
Rig Cutter
Mast Keel Stepped
Cockpit Aft
Hull Full Keel
Stern Transom

Island Packet's sweet spot. Good blend of liveaboard space and offshore capability.

Use-Case Scores

Coastal80Bluewater89Pacific82Singlehand84Liveaboard57Upwind48Downwind81

Score Breakdown

Offshore passage-making capability. Prioritizes structural strength, stability, safety features, and sea-kindliness.

Rudder Type Full Keel Integrated · 20% weight · 85 pts
Keel Type Full · 10% weight · 90 pts
Mast Step Keel Stepped · 10% weight · 100 pts
Ballast Ratio 0.40 · 10% weight · 88 pts
Backstay Yes · 10% weight · 100 pts
Galley Safety U Shaped · 10% weight · 100 pts
Capsize Screening 1.81 · 10% weight · 74 pts
D/L Ratio 275 · 10% weight · 88 pts
Motion Comfort 35.2 · 10% weight · 81 pts

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