No One Wants This ISLAND PACKET 44! Ep 367 - Lady K Sailing
The boat for sale: https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1994-island-packet-44-10017090/
Why is a 44-foot bluewater cruising sailboat priced so low? In this video, we take a deep dive into a 1994 Island Packet 44 that looks suspiciously cheap for its size, reputation, and offshore capability.
Island Packet sailboats are known for being strong, conservative, full-keel cruisers designed to cross oceans safely and comfortably. So when one shows up at a bargain price, experienced sailors immediately start asking questions.
The biggest reason? Original chainplates.
In this video, we explain:
Why this Island Packet 44 is priced so low
What sailboat chainplates actually do and why they matter
Why original chainplates scare buyers (and lower prices)
How serious the chainplate issue really is on older sailboats
What it typically costs to replace chainplates on a cruising sailboat
How smart buyers use known issues to negotiate a better deal
When original chainplates are a deal breaker… and when they’re not
If you’re shopping for a used cruising sailboat, a bluewater sailboat, or considering an older Island Packet, this video will help you understand where the real risks are — and where the real value can be hiding.
This isn’t a sales pitch. It’s an honest look at how experienced buyers evaluate older sailboats, how refits actually work, and how a boat with a known issue can sometimes be a much better buy than a “turnkey” boat with hidden problems.
⚓ This video is especially useful if you’re:
Considering buying an Island Packet sailboat
Nervous about chainplates or standing rigging
Looking for a liveaboard or offshore-capable cruiser
Trying to understand why some sailboats seem “too cheap”
Learning how to negotiate when buying a used boat
💬 Have you dealt with chainplates before? Would original chainplates stop you from buying an otherwise solid boat? Share your experience in the comments — it helps other sailors make better decisions.
🔎 KEYWORDS / SEARCH TERMS
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Used sailboat buying guide
Why sailboats are cheap
Sailboat chainplates
Chainplate replacement sailboat
Bluewater cruising sailboat
Full keel sailboat
Liveaboard sailboat
Buying an older sailboat
Sailboat rigging issues
Sailboat refit costs
Offshore cruising sailboats
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The boat for sale: https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1994-island-packet-44-10017090/
Why is a 44-foot bluewater cruising sailboat priced so low? In this video, we take a deep dive into a 1994 Island Packet 44 that looks suspiciously cheap for its size, reputation, and offshore capability.
Island Packet sailboats are known for being strong, conservative, full-keel cruisers designed to cross oceans safely and comfortably. So when one shows up at a bargain price, experienced sailors immediately start asking questions.
The biggest reason? Original chainplates.
In this video, we explain:
Why this Island Packet 44 is priced so low
What sailboat chainplates actually do and why they matter
Why original chainplates scare buyers (and lower prices)
How serious the chainplate issue really is on older sailboats
What it typically costs to replace chainplates on a cruising sailboat
How smart buyers use known issues to negotiate a better deal
When original chainplates are a deal breaker… and when they’re not
If you’re shopping for a used cruising sailboat, a bluewater sailboat, or considering an older Island Packet, this video will help you understand where the real risks are — and where the real value can be hiding.
This isn’t a sales pitch. It’s an honest look at how experienced buyers evaluate older sailboats, how refits actually work, and how a boat with a known issue can sometimes be a much better buy than a “turnkey” boat with hidden problems.
⚓ This video is especially useful if you’re:
Considering buying an Island Packet sailboat
Nervous about chainplates or standing rigging
Looking for a liveaboard or offshore-capable cruiser
Trying to understand why some sailboats seem “too cheap”
Learning how to negotiate when buying a used boat
💬 Have you dealt with chainplates before? Would original chainplates stop you from buying an otherwise solid boat? Share your experience in the comments — it helps other sailors make better decisions.
🔎 KEYWORDS / SEARCH TERMS
Island Packet 44
Island Packet sailboat
Used sailboat buying guide
Why sailboats are cheap
Sailboat chainplates
Chainplate replacement sailboat
Bluewater cruising sailboat
Full keel sailboat
Liveaboard sailboat
Buying an older sailboat
Sailboat rigging issues
Sailboat refit costs
Offshore cruising sailboats
Need a consult? Click here to drop a message: https://ladyksailing.com/consults/
Want to help support Lady K Sailing? Click here to become a Patron: http://www.patreon.com/ladyksailing
Or here to make a one time donation: http://www.ladyksailing.com/team-k
Follow Lady K on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ladyksailing
Or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladyksailing/
Lady K Sailing
Sell everything, sail off into the sunset, and make videos to help other people join into the cruising life and explore this beautiful world. That's always been the mission of Lady K Sailing. I'm Tim and I set out from my days of PHRF sailboat racing on the Great Lakes to explore the world on my 1980 Hughes 35 foot sailboat - Lady K. I refit her extensively, traversed the Erie Canal, and made my way down to the beautiful blue waters. I made a video every Friday with some adventure clips and some "how to" segments to help you get your own boat and come join me. Since the big trip I am back on land refitting Lady K for another big adventure but in the meantime I am making the "Everything You Need to Know" videos and boat shopping videos to help more people enjoy the wonderful world of sailing.
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