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Sailing yacht · 38 ft (12 m) · Miami
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Key specs
- Builder
- Island Packet
- Model
- Island Packet 370
- Length
- 38 ft (12 m)
- Guests
- 6
- Cabins
- 2
Verdict
The Island Packet 370 is a stout, cruising-focused cutter with shallow draft, strong tankage, and a spacious interior for its size. It trades some speed and easy close-quarters agility for seakindliness, comfort, and offshore-friendly systems.
Pros
- +Cutter rig and long-keel/skeg layout favor stability and cruising confidence
- +Shallow 4'3" draft expands access to thin-water cruising grounds
- +High-volume interior with about 6'5" headroom and 1 head
- +Good tankage for cruising: 75 gal fuel and 160 gal water
- +6 guest capacity and 2-cabin layout suit couple or small crew use
Cons
- −Not a performance-oriented sailboat; speed is not its main strength
- −Long-keel design can feel less nimble in tight marina maneuvering
- −A 2004-era platform may need updated electronics and aging-system checks
- −Single-head layout limits privacy for larger groups
The Island Packet 370 is a 37-foot cruising cutter built by Island Packet Yachts and known for its conservative, seaworthy design. Public listings place it at about 37.8 ft LOA with a beam of 13.1 ft and a 4 ft 3 in draft, using a long keel with rudder on skeg and a cutter rig that emphasizes offshore stability over light-air quickness.[1][3][13]
On the water, this is a boat that prioritizes predictable motion and tracking rather than raw speed. The 56 hp Yanmar diesel and substantial displacement support dependable cruising, but the same features that help offshore comfort also mean it will not feel especially lively compared with lighter modern sailboats.[1][2][4][6]
Inside, the 370 is one of the stronger points in its class. Listings show 2 guest cabins, 1 head, and cabin headroom of roughly 6 ft 5 in, with 160 gal of water and 75 gal of fuel supporting extended cruising.[2][3][13] For a couple or small family, that makes it a practical liveaboard-style cruiser rather than a minimalist sailboat.
For value, the Island Packet 370 tends to appeal to buyers who want a well-regarded cruising package more than outright performance. Its strengths are build philosophy, comfort, and passagemaking-oriented details; its weaknesses are older-generation handling feel, slower pace under sail, and the usual maintenance considerations of an early-2000s yacht.[1][2][9][13]
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