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No One Wants This ISLAND PACKET 44! Ep 367 - Lady K Sailing
February 9, 2026 · 10 min · 48K views
Phoenix sailboat docked in calm water, deck in focus
What this video covers
The Island Packet 44, a mid-90s full-keel blue water cruiser, often appears at a discounted price on the brokerage market due to concerns regarding its original, factory-embedded stainless steel chainplates.0:18 These 304-grade stainless steel components, glassed into the hull structure, are prone to crevice corrosion when deprived of oxygen and exposed to moisture.3:16 While the potential for rig failure makes these vessels difficult to insure or survey, the issue is a known, solvable maintenance item rather than a structural defect. Professional replacement costs typically range from $15,000 to $20,000, though owners can reduce expenses by performing interior prep work or installing external chainplates.4:47 Once the chainplates are replaced, the vessel offers significant tankage and a stable, conservative rig suited for long-term liveaboard cruising.7:12 Smart buyers use the known chainplate status as leverage during price negotiations to acquire a capable offshore boat at a reduced entry cost.5:27
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