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1987 Island Packet 31

Rock Hall, Maryland

$58,900

The Island Packet '83-'88 31 is the most popular design that IP manufactured. It featured a solid glass hull with integral Full Foil Keel, bow sprit and a spade rudder. The Packets were beamy with flatter bottoms that gave them more Initial Stability and with more ballast laid in the "Full Foil Keel" their Ultimate Stability was higher and add to that an easily reefed Cutter Rig and the Packets were comfortable in most anything MOTHER Nature could throw at them. Also, their decks were synthetically cored and their masts were Keel-Stepped. Down below: they had the room and the storage for cruising, a table that stored easily out of the way when not used and a Yanmar Diesel that was as reliable as the sails. After almost 4 decades, the 31 is still a sought after yacht that will take you where you want to go safely and comfortably.

El Bo Room has had many upgrades.  She Features Air Conditioning, Frigoboat Refrigeration,  New Canvas, Force10 Stove, Ulttrasuede Cushions, Winter Cover, AGM Batteries, Sail Care Reconditioned Main, WASTE TANK & Hoses PLUS so much MORE!!!! 

"El Bo Room" is a very well maintained example of this classic Bob Johnson designed cruiser!!!  You owe it to yourself to see her!!

Disclaimer

Great Southern Yacht Company is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by S&J Yachts.

Basic Boat Info

Boat Name: El Bo Room
Make: Island Packet
Model: 31
Year: 1987
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: TDL31165A787
Has Hull ID: Yes
Keel Type: Full Keel

Dimensions

Length: 31 ft / 9.45 m
Length Overall: 34'4 ft / 10.46 m
Waterline Length: 27'9 ft / 8.46 m
Beam: 11'6 ft / 3.51 m
Max Draft: 4 ft / 1.22 m
Displacement: 11,000 lb
Bridge Clearance: 46 ft / 14.02 m
Cabin Headroom: 6'3 ft / 1.91 m
Ballast: 4,600 lb

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 25 gal
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 70 gal
Holding Tank Count: 1
Holding Tank Capacity: 14 gal

Other

Windlass Type: Electric
Boat Class: Cutter, Cruisers

Accommodations

Beginning at the bow, there is an Anchor Locker accessed through the Vee Berth. It is large enough to hold and divide two complete Anchors and their Rodes, chain and rope. The locker drains overboard.

The large Vee Berth follows aft. It is very comfortable with a large opening hatch and an opening port, a 12V 3-speed Fan plus a couple of reading lights. It is light and Airy. There is lots of storage with a cabinet/Hanging Locker on port side of entry, shelves along the hull side and two additional cabinets under the berth.

A good sized private Head is on starboard side of entry featuring a separate Vee Berth Entry plus a sink, full sized commode and shower. There is plenty of storage both under and over the counter. A teak towel holder and mirror are convenient.

The Main Saloon follows aft with an "L" shaped settee on starboard that easily converts to a double berth. The Dining Table stores up-against the bulkhead when not in use. You can easily feed a crew of seven utilizing the straight settee on port which is long enough for napping. The saloon is light and airy with 5 opening ports, a large opening hatch plus 4 reading lights.

A "U" shaped Galley is next aft on port with refrigerator, 2-burner Stove/Oven, a double sink, plus lots of storage including a large dry storage bin.

The Quarterberth is aft on starboard that is cleverly designed with an accordion door and a chart table that folds up into desk position and up again to create a private sleeping area or a place to hide your stuff. There are two ports and a hatch for good ventillation

The on-center Companionway leads to the Cockpit with its long, facing settees that provide the comfortable room for sailing, entertaining and sleeping under the stars.

"El Bo Room" is the best cared for 31 I have seen in a long time. If you are looking for a "BIG" safe and comfortable cruiser that is ready to go you owe it yourself to see this exceptional cruiser.

 

  • Hot/Cold Domestic Pressure Water System
  • Galley Mechanical Cold Water Pump
  • Dometic 5000 BTU Air Conditioning System 2018
  • Frigaboat Keel Cooled Refrigeration System 2017
  • Force 10 SS 2-Burner Stove/Oven 2017
  • Dinnerware & Cook Ware
  • Teak & Holly Stove Cover
  • Brass Oil Lamp
  • Mega Grill on Stern Pulpit
  • Ultrasuede Cushions in Vee Berth and Main Saloon 2020
  • Solar Powered Vent in Forward Cabin
Electrical

 

  • The Island Packet 31s are equipped with both 110V Shorepoewer and 12V Ship's Electrical Systems.
  • 50' Shorepower Cord
  • Xantrex Battery Charger
  • 12V Outlet at Helm
  • Checkmate Digital Voltmeter
  • 2 - Grp 31 AGM House Batteries 2022
  • Single Grp27 AGM Engine Start Battery 2022Electric Hot Water Heater
Electronics
  • Davis Windex at Mast Head
  • Compass at Helm
  • LED Masthead Anchor Light
  • SuperSonic 15" AC/DC Television with CD mounted on Swing Arm 2023
  • SITEX SVS 560 Chartplotter/GPS/AIS Receiver 2017
  • RayMarine TriData with Knot Depth Temperature Information
  • Raymarine Wind Instrument
  • Autohelm 4000 Autopilot
  • AM/FM Bluetooth Radio 2017
  • Standard Horizon VHF Radio 2017
Sails & Rigging & Sail Handling Equipment

The IP 31 is Cutter Rigged. There is a single spreader, high aspect, keel stepped mast. All Lines are led aft except the Genoa and Staysail Halyards.

  • Staysail (Lightly Used) on Self Tending Boom
  • 135% Genoa
  • 100% Genoa
  • Mainsail w/2 Reefing Points Reconditioned by Sail Care 2019
  • Dutchman Mainsail Flaking System 2018
  • New Headsail Halyard 2019
  • New Mainsail Halyard 2019
  • Lewmar Staysail Sheet & Outhaul Winch on Coach Roof
  • Lewmar Mainsail Halyard & Sheet Winch on Coach Roof
  • 3 - Lewmar Genoa, Main & Staysail Halyard Winches on Mast
  • 2 Winch Handles
  • Boom Vang
  • Mainsail Traveler forward of Dodger
  • Staysail Traveler forward of Mast
  • Winch Covers 2023
Deck & Related Equipment

The IP31 featured a solid glass hull with integral Full Foil Keel, bow sprit and a spade rudder. The Packets were beamy with flatter bottoms that gave them more Initial Stability and with more ballast laid in the "Full Foil Keel" their Ultimate Stability was also higher Their decks are synthetically cored and their masts were Keel-Stepped.

  • Bimini, Dodger & Connecting Panel 2023
  • Helm & Winch Covers 2023
  • Sail Cover 2018
  • Custom Winter Cover
  • Teak Coated Each Year
  • Teak Rubrail Stripped and Refinished 2018
  • Deck Fittings Rebedded 2023
  • All Port Gaskets Replaced 2017
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Mechanical
  • Yanmar 3GM30, Freshwater Cooled, 3-Cylinder, 27HP, Direct Drive, Inboard Diesel/Motor Mounts 2016
  • Engine Hours 2300
  • 3-Blade Bronze Propellor
  • Domestic Hot/Cold Pressure Water
  • Hot/Cold Cockpit Shower
  • Electric Bilge Pump with Manual/Auto Switch
  • Mechanical Bilge Pump operated in Cockpit
  • Racor Fuel Filter and associated Hoses 2019
  • SS Mixing Elbow
  • New Waste Tank Polyproplene Waste Tank 2018
  • New Sanitation Hoses 2018
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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