1994 Island Packet 44' _{(13.41 m)} 44

Updates and Improvements

Following was done proceeding years after 2013 purchase;

Both a/c units replaced with Dometic turbo units. Inverter replaced.

Battery charger replaced.

Generator replaced with Northern Lights 6kw. (The original installation was deficient and caused the death of the original 200 hour unit. Original gensets were not installed at factory.)

All generator plumbing, shielding, wiring etc was upgraded to ABYC standards. A header tank, transfer pump and filter, remote fuel gauge, properly routed exhaust hoses and sea water shutoff were installed. This unit has never given a moments concern or problem since install.)

Fuel polishing system for main tank installed with Raycor strainers, larger main fuel lines and pickups, Fass filter and pump assembly, thorough cleaning of tank. Never a single fuel issue since this. Priming engine after filter change is instant.

Black water macerator (failed yearly) replaced with Sealand diaphragm type pump. 

2018: Prop shaft replaced.

Bow thruster solenoid pack replaced.

Maxprop Easy 4 blade prop installed.

Cutless bearing replaced.

Shaft log removed and serviced.

Rudder removed and inspected, bearings and packing renewed.

PYI flexible coupling installed.

Stanchions and other hardware removed and rebedded.

Turbocharger replaced, coolers inspected and cleaned.

Multi-v alternator drive belt modification installed. Tides Marine sail track installed.

Doyle Sails Stackpack installed. 

2019: Instruments update. NEMA 2000 backbone installed. Old instruments and associated wiring removed. Installed fill B&G system with displays, ram type autopilot, B&G NEMA 2000 hard wired wind instrument at mast top, B&G 4g radar, flux gate compass, etc.

2020–: Rig removed, all mast wiring replaced, mast step inspected and serviced, mast antennae and mast mounted lighting replaced.

New chain plates of oversized 316 stainless installed by Mack Yacht Services.

All sails new from Mack Sails. Code zero installed by Mack. Sails have less than 10 hours of use.

Standing rigging replaced by Mack Sails.

Bilge pump and sump pump systems updated and renewed.

2023: Non skid refinished with gel coat.

chrome rub rail replaced.

All foredeck and bowsprit attachments disassembled, restored as necessary and hardware replaced. 200ft chain rode replaced.

Anchor windless disassembled, inspected, brushes replaced.

Teak eye brows fabricated and installed.

2024: Thru-hulls replaced

Sanitation hoses replaced.

Toilets replaced.

Rudder removed and inspected, new rudder shoe fabricated and installed.

Scupper hoses replaced fore and aft.

Teak refinished.

Bottom painted.

Shore power system surveyed and renewed (Replaced shore power cords, various adapters, Hubble hullside receptacles.)

2025: Interior fans replaced.

House batteries replaced.

Starlink installed,

Questus radar mount replaced.

Replaced engine mounts.

Replaced anchor winch foot switches.

New Whale manual bilge pump.

Teak/Holly sole refinished salon and forward berth.

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