Island Packet 420 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Robert K. Johnson·1999·Island Packet Yachts (USA)
Island Packet 420 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Cutter
LOA
44.58' · 13.59 m
Displ.
30,000 lbs · 13,608 kg
First year
1999

The Island Packet 420 represents a pinnacle of the "Full Foil Keel" design philosophy championed by Bob Johnson and the Floridabased Island Packet Yachts. Introduced in the late 1990s as a successor to the highly successful Island Packet 40, the 420 was designed to provide a more refined cruising experience with increased waterline length, better interior volume, and enhanced sailing manners. It is a dedicated bluewater cruiser, recognizable by its ivorycolored gelcoat, integral bowsprit, and cutter rig. Built with a solid glass hull and a proprietary "PolyCore" deck laminate, the 420 was engineered for durability and ultimate stability, making it a staple in longdistance cruising rallies like the ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers). While often compared to its smaller sibling, the IP 380, or its later evolution, the IP 440, the 420 is frequently cited by owners as the "sweet spot" in the lineup for a couple seeking a balance between manageable sail area and living space.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 284,900
Ask, not sold · 32 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
32 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
United States (90.3%) · United Kingdom (3.2%) · Georgia (3.2%)

Recent Listings

20 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Island Packet 420 listings span 4 countries. United States leads with 28 listings (90.3%), followed by United Kingdom and Georgia.

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

Country breakdown

31 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 284,90028090.3%
United Kingdom$ 269,188103.2%
Georgia$ 299,000103.2%
Italy$ 267,618103.2%

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 38039.58'$ 169,0005830
Island Packet 370/37937.83'$ 199,0004821
Island Packet 4040'$ 159,0004116
Island Packet 3838'$ 102,0003819
Island Packet 3235'$ 68,000367
Island Packet 485/52552.17'$ 400,8573615
Island Packet 420You are here$ 284,900321
Island Packet 3738.58'$ 119,9003120
Island Packet 44045.75'$ 367,000296
Island Packet 2932'$ 58,0001510
Island Packet 3535.33'$ 77,150128

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Island Packet 420 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Island Packet 420 over the past 12 months is $284,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Island Packet 420 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Island Packet 420 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 32 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Island Packet 420 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Island Packet 420 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Island Packet 420 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Island Packet 420 listings over the past 12 months are United States (90.3%), United Kingdom (3.2%), Georgia (3.2%).
05Do Island Packet 420 listings get price reductions?+
About 21% of Island Packet 420 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 3.4% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Island Packet 420?+
Comparable models include Island Packet 380, Island Packet 370/379, Island Packet 40. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.