1991 Island Packet 32' (9.75 m)
kemah, Texas, United States
New Standing Rigging, Chainplates Replaced, New Genoa, New Marine AC, New Holding Tank, New Chartplotter, Stack Pack
- Cruisers
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
$ 64,900 USD
€ 55,646 Euros
$ 90,581 CAD
£ 48,651 GBP
Description
New Standing Rigging 2024
Replaced Chain Plates in Oct. 2010 (Port, Starboard, Aft)
New Holding Tank 2024
New 137% Genoa 2024
New Harken Roller Furler 2024
New Marine Air Conditioning 2024
Strong Tack System for Mainsail
3 Blade MaxProp
Dripless Shaft Seal
Bulkhead Mounted Table
Dinghy Davits
New Simrad Chartplotter Sept. 2025
The Island Packet 32 is a proven blue water cruiser designed for comfort, safety and performance. Island Packets are renowned for their full keels, shoal draft, protected rudders, large comfortable cockpits and spacious interiors.
Pura Vida III has been well-cared for and constantly updated by her owners. Check out the full listing to see the long list of recent upgrades.
Call the listing broker today with any questions and to set up an appointment to see Pura Vida III.
Data Sheet
LOA: 32' 6'' (9.91 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 1991
Beam: 11' 6''
Draft Max: 4' 4''
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Fuel Tank: 28 Gallons (105.99 Liters)
Fresh Water: 85 Gallons (321.76 Liters)
Holding Tank: 15 Gallons (56.78 Liters)
Displacement: 12900
Ballast Weight: 5950 lbs
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Yanmar
- Engine Model: 3GM30F
- Fuel Type: Diesel
Full Details
Description
Electrical & Mechanical
- Smart charger
- 3 New AGM house batteries 2024
- New AGM start battery 2024
- New holding tank 2024
- New marine AC/Heat/dehumidify 2024
- Rack and pinion steering
- Dripless shaft seal 2021
- 3 Blade MaxProp 2021 (serviced 2025)
- Mixing elbow replaced 2020
- 1000 Hour engine service 2024
- Replaced engine exhaust hose between muffler & transom & fuel pump 2025
- Replaced Exhaust Mixing Elbow, Annual engine service – new Oil, fuel, Racor filers, impeller, oil change October 2025
- Rudder removed and inspected 2021
- Replaced engine and AC intake seacocks 2024
- New Yanmar raw water pump 2021
- New Yanmar freshwater pump 2022
- New bilge pump 2022
- Water heater
- Engine hour meter was reportedly replaced at 300 hours
Electronics
- New Simrad GO9XSE Chartplotter 2025
- Auto pilot
- Raymarine Speed, Wind, Depth
- New anemometer 2024
Hull, Deck & Cockpit
- New standing rigging 2024
- 11 Opening ports with SS frames and safety glass
- 5 Overhead hatches
- 10Kg Bruce anchor with chain and rode
- Fortress anchor with chain and rode
- Double bow roller
- Replaced steaming light, deck light & anchor light with new LED lights
- Folding cockpit table
- Bimini, dodger (with cover) and helm cover (dodger is not on the boat but conveys)
- Stern pulpit seats
- Cockpit cushions with backrest at helm position
- Cockpit shower—hot and cold
- Dinghy davits
- Compounded and waxed 2025
- New cockpit shower assembly 2024
Rigging, Sails & Sail Handling Equipment
- New standing rigging 2024
- Replaced chain plates in Oct. 2010 (port, starboard, aft)
- New Harken roller furler for genoa 2024
- Mack Pack (stack pack) for ease of mainsail deployment and storage new 2021
- Strong Track System to make raising and lowering the mainsail effortless
- All new halyards, furling line, genoa and mainsheets 2024
- Rigid boom vang
- Self-tailing primary and cabin-top winches
- Working lines led to cockpit for safety and convenience
- New 137% genoa
- Mainsail with battens and stack pack
- Owners removed the self-tacking staysail system to simplify sailing Pura Vida III as a sloop and to clear up the foredeck. The staysail system conveys to buyer.
Galley
- Adler Barbour 12 VDC refrigeration with freezer compartment
- 2-Burner propane stove with oven
- Double SS sink
- Pressure hot and cold water
- Manual fresh water at galley sink
- Hideaway trash bin
- Dry locker
- Excellent dish storage and locker space
Accommodations
The master suite is forward and features a large V-berth, hanging locker, drawers, cabinets and a private entrance to the head. The hanging locker has an upgraded split door for easy access with master suite door secured.
The head is just aft of the master, with a full vanity, commode (rebuilt 2024) and a large shower area.
The main salon has a straight settee to starboard and a L-shaped settee to port. The large table is bulkhead mounted which really opens up the salon when the table is not in use. Behind the table is a teak rack for wine bottles, etc.
The galley is to starboard of the companionway. Island Packet is well-known for their excellent galleys with superb dish storage and plenty of counter space.
To port of the companionway is the multipurpose nav station with a unique hinged table.
Aft of the nav area is a quarter berth, which is also an excellent sea berth.
There is abundant storage throughout the interior.
Recent Upgrades
2010
Replaced chain plates
2024
New standing rigging
All new halyards, sheets & furling line
New Roller Furling Unit
New 137% Genoa
New anemometer
Replaced steaming light, deck light & anchor light with new LED lights
Removed staysail (still have it and rigging if wanted)
New air conditioner
1000 hour engine service, replaced engine exhaust hose between muffler & transom & fuel pump
Replaced holding tank with Dura Weld Poly tank, rebuilt head
Replaced 3 house batteries with AGMs
Rudder seal serviced
Replaced cockpit shower assembly
Replaced engine and AC intake seacocks 2024
2025
August – Haulout - New Zincs, serviced Max Prop, Pressure washed bottom
September – waxed boat
September- installed new Simrad GO9XSE Chartplotter
October – Replaced Exhaust Mixing Elbow, Annual engine service – new Oil, fuel, racor filers, impeller, oil change
Listing MLS by Yachtr.com
Contact Us
For more information about this yacht please contact Paul Stehfest.
We look forward to working with you!
Little Yacht Sales
Waterford Harbor Marina
800 Mariners Drive
Pier 6/7
Kemah TX 77565 USA
Phone: 1-281-334-6500
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Paul Stehfest
Yacht Sales
Waterford Harbor Marina
800 Mariners Drive
Pier 6/7
Kemah TX 77565 USA
Cell: 903-401-9049
Email: paul@littleyachtsales.com
Paul Stehfest
Over the years, Paul has owned five boats and has extensive knowledge in Sail, Power and Catamarans. He is a CPYB (Certified Professional Yacht Broker), is a Florida Licensed Yacht Broker and he served several years on the board of the Gulf Coast Yacht Brokers Association. Paul has been selling boats since 2012 when he and his wife returned to Texas after nearly four years of full-time cruising. He and his wife owned and operated HSH Yacht Sales for several years before joining Little Yacht Sales in 2017.
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