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Il Island Packet 439, come la flotta lo ha visto
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The Island PACKET 439 is a 14.3-meter (47-foot) cutter-rigged monohull designed by Robert K. Johnson and built by Island Packet Yachts since 2021.0:03 It features a long keel with a rudder on a skeg, a 1.5-meter (5-foot) draft, and a displacement of 14,514 kg (32,000 pounds), prioritizing heavy-displacement stability and live-aboard comfort.4:46 The hull is solid fiberglass below the waterline, and the design includes a 38% ballast ratio for stability. The cutter rig provides over 1,100 square feet of sail area and can be configured with a solent or cutter rig, often equipped with a Hoyt Boom for the self-vanging jib.6:17 Aboard *Practical Sailor*, the boat's 14-foot-4-inch beam and 5-foot draft are noted as suitable for shallow anchorages and the Intracoastal Waterway.4:31 The interior offers 6-foot-4-inch to 6-foot-5-inch headroom, a U-shaped settee, and a galley with double sinks and large refrigeration.3:28 The vessel carries 160 gallons of fuel and 220 gallons of water. *Lady K Sailing* notes its design prioritizes structural stability and predictable motion for offshore passages, contrasting it with lighter, performance-oriented designs.5:11
