| Current Price | uS$ 398,000 |
| Vessel Type | Center Cockpit |
| Builder | Island Packet |
| Year | 2005 |
| Location | Southport, North Carolina, United States |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass |
| LOA | 51 feet |
| Beam | 15 feet |
| Engine Manufacturer | Yanmar |
| Engine Model | 4JH3-HTE Turbo |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Max Speed | knots |
Island Packet 485 “Sweet Dream” — Price Reduced to $398,000
All reasonable offers considered.
Turnkey Bluewater Cutter Rig • Proven Circumnavigator
Built on the legendary Robert K. “Bob” Johnson bluewater pedigree, Sweet Dream is the kind of Island Packet that serious cruisers wait for—a proven, turnkey cutter-rig world voyager with the equipment, capability, and comfort to leave the dock and go now. Meticulously maintained, thoughtfully upgraded, and recently refitted, she is truly turnkey and ready for immediate cruising.
Not only is she ocean-ready, but she’s also world-proven: two full circumnavigations with the World ARC. This rare résumé speaks volumes about her seaworthiness, offshore manners, and thoughtful outfitting. Her current owners have spent three seasons exploring the U.S. East Coast and the Florida Keys, and have spent winters in the Bahamas. Now she’s ready for her next chapter.
Built for voyaging, she features a center cockpit that becomes your all-weather sanctuary—high, dry, and with commanding views underway or at anchor. Her heavy-displacement hull and full-foil keel provide a steady, confident ride, while the cutter rig and 40% ballast-to-displacement ratio inspire trust in bluewater conditions. Offshore, she moves gracefully; electric winches, a bow thruster, and autopilot make passagemaking effortless for a couple or a short-handed crew. Her long waterline and balanced sail plan reward you with easy miles under sail, whether sailing easily in light winds or settling into a confident offshore rhythm when conditions build on passage.
On deck, she’s set up for safe, comfortable passagemaking and effortless handling: wide side decks, a double-spreader rig, and a hard bimini with full enclosures that create a true all-weather command center in the center cockpit. Handling is made easy with three electric winches, a Cheetah electric windlass, a folding wheel, and deluxe dinghy davits for cruising convenience.
Designed for true self-sufficiency, Sweet Dream carries an impressive 300 gallons of fuel and 300 gallons of water. Her cruising inventory includes 560 watts of solar, a generator, watermaker, extensive battery capacity, and robust ground tackle—the kind of outfitting that supports comfortable, off-grid living for weeks at a time. She reflects the Island Packet ethos throughout: premium craftsmanship, serious storage for passagemaking gear and spares, and easy short-handed handling.
Below, the tri-cabin layout offers exceptional privacy and liveaboard comfort—ideal for extended cruising or welcoming guests aboard. And for true all-season independence, she’s equipped with the essentials: a diesel-fired heater and global shore-power / electrical connection capability, so you can cruise confidently and plug in wherever your travels take you.
If you’re looking for a turnkey, proven circumnavigation yacht with the pedigree to cross oceans and the comfort to enjoy every mile, Sweet Dream stands apart—all reasonable offers considered.
