The Island Packet 465 and its successor, the 495, represent the pinnacle of Bob Johnson’s design philosophy: a heavy-displacement, center-cockpit cutter designed for uncompromising bluewater capability. Introduced in the mid-2000s, the 465 was envisioned as a flagship that could carry a couple across any ocean in comfort and safety. The 495 is essentially an evolution of the same hull, featuring an extended integral swim platform that increases the overall length while maintaining the core structural DNA of its predecessor. Both models are defined by the brand’s signature Full Foil Keel, a design that integrates the ballast, hull, and rudder into a single, protected unit, ensuring that the vessel can withstand the rigors of grounding or floating debris that would cripple a fin-keel yacht.
Used Island Packet 465/495 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Island Packet
- Model
- 465/495
- Builder
- Island Packet Yachts
- Designer
- Bob Johnson
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 2008 - ??
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