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The Blue Jacket 40 represents a collaborative design effort between Island Packet and performance-oriented designer Tim Jacket, shifting away from the brand's traditional heavy-displacement, long-keel philosophy.1:27 The vessel features a resin-infused, foam-core fiberglass hull and deck, a high-aspect-ratio spade rudder, and an external lead bulb keel available in 5-foot-9-inch or 7-foot-10-inch drafts.2:52 Compared to the Island Packet 40, the Blue Jacket 40 sheds approximately 5,000 pounds and increases mast height by 9 feet, resulting in a sail-area-to-displacement ratio of 20.6.6:43 The rig utilizes a Solent-style plan with a self-tacking Hoyt jib boom and a large, furlable reacher for light-air performance.8:22 Powered by a 40-horsepower Yanmar engine, the boat maintains responsive steering and reaches 7.2 knots in calm conditions.11:31 Interior amenities include a starboard galley, a nav station, and multiple cabin configurations.10:45 While the design prioritizes shorthanded cruising, the self-tacking jib boom requires a preventer to avoid accidental jibes in heavy weather.8:37

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