Island Packet 27 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Bob Johnson·1984 – 1992·~243 hulls·Island Packet Yachts
Island Packet 27 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Cutter
LOA
26.5' · 8.08 m
Displ.
8,000 lbs · 3,629 kg
First year
1984

The Island Packet 27 represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the American "pocket cruiser." Introduced in 1984 as a refinement of the earlier Island Packet 26, this model solidified Bob Johnson’s reputation for designing small yachts with bigboat aspirations. During its production run through 1992, the vessel became a benchmark for how much living space and seaworthiness could be engineered into a hull under 30 feet. With a length on deck of 26' 6" and a striking beam of 10' 6", the 27 feels significantly larger than its contemporaries, offering a level of stability and interior volume usually reserved for 32footers.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 29,900
Ask, not sold · 40 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
10
40 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+8.7%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (97.4%) · United Kingdom (2.6%)

Recent Listings

37 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Island Packet 27 listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 37 listings (97.4%), followed by United Kingdom.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

38 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 29,90037797.4%
United Kingdom$ 20,019112.6%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Island Packet 370/37937.83'$ 199,0004821
Island Packet 4040'$ 159,0004116
Island Packet 27You are here$ 29,9004010
Island Packet 3838'$ 102,0003819
Island Packet 35034.67'$ 119,0003817
Island Packet 3235'$ 68,000367
Island Packet 3131'$ 45,000339
Island Packet 3738.58'$ 119,9003120
Island Packet 4444'$ 149,500202
Island Packet 2932'$ 58,0001510
Island Packet 3535.33'$ 77,150128

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Island Packet 27 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Island Packet 27 over the past 12 months is $29,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Island Packet 27 sailboats are for sale?+
10 Island Packet 27 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 40 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Island Packet 27 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Island Packet 27 has increased by 8.7% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Island Packet 27 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Island Packet 27 listings over the past 12 months are United States (97.4%), United Kingdom (2.6%).
05Do Island Packet 27 listings get price reductions?+
About 24% of Island Packet 27 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 13.7% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Island Packet 27?+
Comparable models include Island Packet 370/379, Island Packet 40, Island Packet 38. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.