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The Island Packet 439 is a 47-foot, full-keel blue-water cruiser designed for heavy-displacement stability and long-term live-aboard comfort.▶ 1:43 The vessel features a 14-foot-4-inch beam, a 5-foot draft, and a 38% ballast ratio, making it suitable for shallow anchorages and the Intracoastal Waterway.▶ 4:31 Its cutter rig provides over 1,100 square feet of sail area, while the hull construction utilizes solid fiberglass without coring below the waterline.▶ 6:56 Interior accommodations include 6-foot-4-inch to 6-foot-5-inch headroom, a U-shaped settee, and a galley equipped with double sinks and a large refrigeration setup.▶ 3:28 The boat carries 160 gallons of fuel and 220 gallons of water.▶ 5:11 While the displacement-to-length ratio of 259 limits top-end speed, the design prioritizes predictable motion and ease of handling in offshore conditions.▶ 5:31 Island Packet Yachts remains privately owned by the Allen family in Largo, Florida, maintaining independence from recent industry-wide corporate consolidations of legacy American boat brands.▶ 9:27

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