2004 Island Packet 48' (14.63 m) 485
Hilton Head, South Carolina, United States
CHINOOK
Experience the pinnacle of offshore cruising with this exceptional 2004 Island Packet 485 Cutter — a vessel that combines legendary seaworthiness, thoughtful design, and meticulous care. Owned by a single owner and professionally maintained from day one, this yacht is ready to deliver.
Flag of Registry: United States
Port of Registry: Estes Park, CO
- Cruisers
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: TDL48528J304
$ 440,000 USD
€ 373,752 Euros
$ 606,122 CAD
£ 325,358 GBP
Description
Built for serious offshore sailing, the Island Packet 485 is heavy on top-tier gear, equipped with an extensive array of offshore sailing equipment designed for safety, reliability, and ease of handling in challenging conditions. Every system has been carefully updated and maintained to ensure trouble-free operation, so you can focus on the adventure ahead with confidence.
Whether you’re seeking a proven passagemaker for extended bluewater voyages or a luxurious, capable cruiser for coastal exploration, this vessel offers unmatched quality, extensive gear, and a history of expert care. Turn the key, set your course, and prepare for a lifetime of safe, exhilarating offshore adventures aboard this beautifully maintained Island Packet 485.
Data Sheet
HIN/IMO: TDL48528J304
Official Number: 1166537
LOA: 52' 2'' (15.90 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 2004
Documented Year: 2004
Beam: 15' 4''
LWL: 43' 2''
Draft Max: 5' 3''
Cabins: 4
Sleeps: 8
Double Berths: 4
Heads: 2
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Finish: gelcoat
Hull Shape: Displacement
Air Conditioning: Yes
Tower: No
Bridge Clearance: 63' 6''
Fuel Tank: 300 Gallons (1135.62 Liters)
Fresh Water: 300 Gallons (1135.62 Liters)
Holding Tank: 60 Gallons (227.12 Liters)
Displacement: 44150 lbs
Ballast Weight: 16000 lbs
CE Certified: Yes
Classification: A
Designer: Robert Johnson, N.A.
Builder: Traditional Watercraft, Inc
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: YANMAR
- Engine Model: 4JH3-HTE
- Engine Year: 2004
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 100.00
- Power KW: 74.57
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 1550.00
- Hours Date: 07-16-2025
- Serial Number: E22448
- Engine Location: Middle
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: Kohler
- Generator KW: 9.00
- Generator Hours: 22
- Generator Date Hours Recorded: 07/16/2025
Full Details
EQUIPMENT LIST AND UPGRADES
MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING SYSTEMS
- YANMAR 4JH3-HTE 100HP w/1548 hours
- Last Engine Service Date: JAN 2025
- KOHLER 9kW generator in sound shield (new 2023) 22 hours
- Watermaker-CURRENTLY PICKLED
- 3 DOMETIC A/C units; aft cabin, main saloon and forward cabins
- House Battery Bank: Six (6) Lifeline G27 AGM’s – new 2025
- Start Batteries: Two (2) Lifeline G27 AGM (one each for engine and generator) – new 2025
- Windless and bow thruster batteries: Two (2) Lifeline G27 AGM’s – new 2021
- Solar Panels four (4) flexible 50 watt panels on bimini canvas with Blue Sky controller (shared with wind generator)
- ProNautic 12-15P (15 amp) battery charger for start batteries
- Charles 100 amp battery charger for house
- Shore Power Setup: a 30A and a 50A inlet with protective breaker
- Iridium Battery Monitor System
- Silent Wind Pro wind generator with Blue Sky controller (shared with solar panels)
RIGGING & SAIL INVENTORY
- Triradial Mainsail Triradial Genoa, Crosscut staysail and Triradial Asymmetrical (all new Quantum Sails 2016)
- Storm trysail (Quantum, new 2018)
- Downwind pole mounted on mast track with lift system
- Standing rigging replaced 2015
- Running rigging, replaced 2020/2022
NAVIGATION, COMMUNICATION AND ENTERTAINMENT
- Furuno NavNet TZTL12F/TZTL 15F dual screens (helm/nav station) 2017
- Furuno DRS40-NXT radar
- Furuno NAVpilot-711c autopilot
- BBW WX3 Sirius Weather receiver
- Furuno GP-33 GPS Navigator w/ integrated Heading Sensor
- ICOM M605 VHF with RAM mic in cockpit
- ICOM M802 HF Marine Radio
- FA-50 AIS Transponder
- Satellite Compass SCX-20
- Fusion 750 Series Audio (Sirius/AM/FM/Bluetooth) and Roku TV w/Bose speakers below and cockpit
HULL & DECK
- New Bottom Paint: Spring 2025
- Brightwork finished with Epifanes gloss varnish (new 2025)
- Cheetah 2500 electric reversing windlass with remote control in cockpit
- Mantis Marine 105-pound w/ Mantis anchor bridle; chain and rope rode
- Secondary Anchor(s): Danforth / CQR, chain and rope rode
- Upgraded primary Harken 64.2CEST electric winches, two speed
- Harken 32.2 CST secondary winches
- Harken 48.2CST cabin top winches (2)
- Harken 16C staysail halyard winch on mast
- Harken 32.2C winches (2) on mast for genoa and mainsail halyards
- Spare main halyard run aft to cabin top winches in cockpit
- Kato arch with Dinghy Davits and outboard Crane System
- High bimini/dodger combo with full side enclosures
TENDER / DINGHY
- AB 10 Aluminum hull 10.5’, with Yamaha 9.9hp 4 stroke outboard (all new 2022); anchor, pumps, oars, nav lights, etc
INTERIOR / COMFORT SYSTEMS
- Cabin Layout: 2 cabin suites / 2 heads, 2 showers, 1 office/cabin/bed area. Galley / salon w large fold-down table and removable side table
- Fifteen opening ss ports with screens; six overhead deck hatches and four Dorade-style deck ventilators for generous ventilation
- Galley Appliances: FORCE 10 three-burner stove, broiler/oven. Microwave oven. Refrigerator and Freezer Upgraded to Sea Frost system, new 2023
- Two heads with VacuFlush toilets, vanities, separate shower stalls w/acrylic doors
- Most interior lights have been upgraded to LED
- Five (5) Hella fans located throughout the interior
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
- Winslow 6-person liferaft: re-certified fall 2025
- MOM 8 (2), MOM 9
- EPIRB: ACR - 2023
- Life Jackets: 4
- Flare/Signal Kit / 4 extinguishers + automatic CO2 in engine room
- Bilge Pumps: 1 automatic / 1 manual
ADDITIONAL NOTES / SPECIAL FEATURES
- Gibe protection system (Kevlar)
- Jack line system (Kevlar)
- Inflatable kayak (2 person)
- 30A/50A power cords
- Brownie “Yacht Pro” Automatic Dive Compressor (multiple tanks simultaneously) YP25DF / 4 single scuba tanks racked in lazarette
- Numerous spares onboard for ongoing service needs
EXCLUSIONS
- Personal gear, including clothing, bedding and artwork (photos and paintings) do not convey with sale.
SELLER’S NOTE: The vessel has been professionally maintained since purchase at full-service marinas including Waterford Harbor (Kemah, TX), Turner Marine (Mobile, TX), Twin Dolphins Marina (Bradenton, FL), and Robinhood Marina (Georgetown Island, ME). All systems and components have been regularly serviced and upgraded as necessary. Safety and reliability have consistently been the highest priorities, with the vessel used primarily for family adventures.
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
Listing MLS by Yachtr.com
Contact Us
For more information about this yacht please contact Bill Bolin — CPYB.
We look forward to working with you!
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For 29 years, Bill was the public “face” of Island Packet Yachts to customers, dealers and industry members worldwide. A well-known speaker at boat shows, owner rendezvous' and marine-industry events, Bill had joined the fledgling boat builder in 1987, fulfilling a wide variety of roles over the years including customer service, dealer acquisition and training, sales, marketing, and quality assurance. Bill first got hooked on sailing at the age of 13 after sailing a Sunfish across the crystal-clear waters of Montego Bay, Jamaica. After graduating from college, he bought his first new boat, a Hobie 16, started a sailing school with a friend, and on a first date with his future wife, won the Hobie 16 Tri-State Championship with her as crew. After several years working as a marine patrol officer for the state of Ohio, Bill began selling yachts and teaching sailing for a Lake Erie dealership. He moved to Florida a few years later, where his new-boat sales acumen included models from companies such as Tartan, Pearson, C&C, S-2, Cal, Catalina, Beneteau, Morgan, Endeavour and, of course, Island Packet. Bill served nine years on the board of Sail America, including two terms as president, and was selected to be one of three judges for the 2017 Cruising World magazine Boat of the Year competition. He currently serves as President of the Yacht Broker’s Association of America (YBAA), and is a Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB). His in-depth knowledge of the industry and keen focus on customer relations make him a valued addition to the S&J Yachts team.