Sweet Dream51' Island Packet 485 2005

The Island Packet 485 builds on the exemplary qualities that have made Island Packet yachts respected and admired around the world. Naval architect Bob Johnson created the IP485 by combining the superior comfort, ease of use, seakeeping and safety that have always been the foundation of the Island Packet concept, along with the innovative features and stunning good looks that will again set benchmarks for the cruising sailor.

The 485 provides enormous living space, enough storage to hold gear for a circumnavigation, enough sail to speed you comfortably to your destination and the convenience of managing it all from the cockpit. From the broad anchor platform to the spacious stern boarding area, the 485’s deck abounds with features you will appreciate. The large aft deck is perfect for sunbathing, impromptu dining and is also large enough to accommodate up to a 10’ dinghy, which can be easily hoisted aboard with a clever optional boom extension system. Storage bins on either side of the aft deck hold LPG bottles and miscellaneous gear. A larger central hatch opens to a ladder leading into a huge storage lazarette. Uncluttered side decks, a recessed foredeck and plentiful cabin top handrails provide security on deck.

Below, you’ll be immediately impressed by the panoramic view of the open main saloon, the spacious forward and aft cabins with private heads, the solid teak and oak soles throughout, the gourmet galley, a multi-use third stateroom and a navigation center that rivals those on much larger yachts.

Adjacent to the companionway, the nav station includes a high-backed swivel armchair, inlaid table with storage tray, cabinetry space sufficient to mount a wide variety of equipment you might select and the master electrical panels for ship-board AC and DC equipment. There’s also a hanging locker suitable for wet gear within reach. This area is so impressive that SAIL Magazine’s Best Boats judges made this comment: “Any offshore navigator would love to call this nerve center home. This is the best equipped nav station we saw this year.”

In the main saloon the starboard settee converts to a double berth when fully extended and both settees double as comfortable sea berths. A large table stows against the forward bulkhead and deploys to create a spacious dining area. CE Category A – Ocean rated safety windows provide a panoramic view and overhead lights and numerous reading lamps with individual dimmers are found throughout.

The gourmet galley is equipped with digitally controlled refrigerator and freezer compartments and double gasketed drop-front lids on gas support struts for easy access. Either compartment may be used for refrigerated or frozen storage at the setting of the controls. There’s also a pull-out refrigerator drawer for quick access to popular beverages and food.

Aft is the grand owner’s stateroom with an offset double island berth. Hanging storage with extra height is provided by the outboard hanging locker. Access to the aft lazarette storage area is also made available through the aft bulkhead.

Forward is a guest stateroom and head with a double island berth. All staterooms include numerous opening ports and large overhead hatches, providing plenty of light and ventilation. Both berths are surrounded by an array of cabinets, lockers, drawers and shelves, including hinged lids that lift to reveal blanket trays.

The third cabin is across from the forward head and is perfect for a multitude of uses. One can choose over/under style berths as a sleeping area or an L-shaped counter/desk with built-in cabinets underneath for an office, laundry, or workshop. An optional filler piece is also available to make a double berth with this latter configuration.

Both luxurious heads feature vanities with solid acrylic countertops, separate shower stalls with seats, folding acrylic doors and standard VacuFlush® heads. Whether cruising the oceans of the world or exploring coastal anchorages, the 485 has been designed and built to take you safely and comfortably to your destination.

The Island Packet 485 builds on the exemplary qualities that have made Island Packet yachts respected and admired around the world. Naval architect Bob Johnson created the IP485 by combining the superior comfort, ease of use, seakeeping and safety that have always been the foundation of the Island Packet concept, along with the innovative features and stunning good looks that will again set benchmarks for the cruising sailor.

The galley is located beneath the companionway stairs and to starboard. The Galley is spacious and well-equipped with loads of counter space, cavernous refrigeration and freezer space and storage.

• Range: ENO – 3 burner and oven                       
• Freezer: Frigaboat
• Refrigerator: Frigaboat
• Corian countertops with fiddles
• Microwave
• SS double sink
• Pantry

• Raymarine Axiom 9 touchscreen MFD at helm (new 2020) with charts for most of the world
• Raymarine RS150 GPS (new 2017)
• Raymarine Quantum Q24C 12/24 VDC Radar, mast mount (new 2024)
• Raymarine ST7002 autopilot w/spare motor (new ; never used)
• Raymarine ST-60 knot, depth and AWI in pod above companionway
• ICOM M 506 SSB with ICOM auto-tune antenna tuner; insulated backstay antenna
• Ritchie SB500 compass
• AIS
• VHF ICOM

• SWEET DREAM is set up with 220V 50hz service/upgraded with transformers providing 110V service throughout the boat at each outlet. (Included are a full set of adaptors and shore power options for almost anywhere in the world, including the USA.)
• (2) 30 AMP 220 V shore power connectors / connects to 50 amp service on dock
• MasPower 6kW 220V genset with approx 3200 hours at time of listing
• (10) Batteries G-27 Lifeline AGM's: Dedicated genset starting battery (new 2021), Dedicated engine start battery; Dedicated pair of batteries for the thruster/windlass, House bank (6) Lifeline G-27 batteries (new 2022)
• Two Charles Marine Isolation Transformers
• Charles battery charger 100 amp
• 560 watts of Solar panels (four at 140 watts each) with Blue Star MPPT 75 charge regulator (new 2019)
• Inverter 
• Balmar 6-Series Dual Foot 12V 100A Alternator (new 2023)
• Two transformers - convert all 220v outlets to 110v for USA standard (new 2023) Can easily be converted back to 220 when abroad.

• Cutter rig with in-mast furling mainsail, (NEW Mack Sails 2023)
• Staysail, and 110% Yankee (NORTH SAILMAKERS - 2017)
• Asymmetric spinnaker and downwind pole on mast track
• Hoyt self-tacking boom for staysail
• Main sheet and spare main halyard led to cockpit through stoppers to Harken 48E electric winch
• Harken furling units on Yankee and staysail with furling lines led to caprail mounted stoppers
• Two (2) electric primary winches (upgraded to Harken 64-2, 2-speed)
• mainsail furling and outhaul lines led to Harken 48ST 2-speed winch
• 2 x Harken 32ST and 1 x Harken 16ST winch complete the cockpit layout for controlling furling lines, staysail sheet and other needs
• Rigid boom vang
• All standing rigging replaced (2017)
• All running rigging replaced (NEW 2022) 
• Mast rails

• Cheetah electric horizontal windlass with controls at foredeck & helm
• Rocna 33kg (73#) primary anchor with 350' of 7/16" chain;
• secondary anchor Fortress with 25' chain and rope rode (repainted 2021)
• Factory installed Extendo-boom option for lifting the dinghy
• Kato Island Davit Set w winch & removeable stainless stabilizer upgrade (new 2023)  
• Kato Lift 230 w Harken 57mm blocks & 3/8” line w/ cam-cleat for very heavy outboards (new 2023)
• Tubular stainless Life Rails on aft ( new 2023)
• Hot and cold stern shower
• Solar covers on all hatches

• SUPERIOR Offshore 6 Person Liferaft w full equip; (New 2022)
• Safety gear, including Life Sling, life jackets, bosun chair etc.
• First Aid Kit
• Jackline kit w tether clips
• Emergency Tiller with storage brackets

• Yanmar 4JH3-HTE 110HP diesel engine. Approx 8300 hours at time of listing; full professional engine service in 2021 & JAN 2024 – including decarbonization, valve adjustment, new after-cooler (2024), new raw-water pump w/ impellar (2024), filters & fluids change ; records available for inspection
• Side power 7HP bow thruster – serviced motor and updated wiring in 2023
• 3-blade fixed prop
• Python drive on engine shaft.
• NEW CUTLASS BEARING 2022
• VacuFlush marine heads (completely rebuilt w all new parts 2023)
• Lewmar stainless steel folding helm wheel with suede covering.
• Aqua Base water maker system (15GPH) (new 2019)
• 9,000 BTU air conditioning in owner's stateroom (new 2021)
• 16,000 BTU air conditioning forward

• 2023 HIGHFIELD 310
• 20 HP Tohatsu w/electric start & tilt
• Upgraded heavy duty Kato Davits with winch NEW 2023
• Kato Motor Lift 

• COPPER COAT bottom 
• Last Oil change 1/22/24 – Fort Pierce – hrs 8246
• Last transmission oil change 2/20/23 - Fort Pierce - hrs 8012
• Generator Last Oil change- 4/11/23 – hrs 3146
• Cutlass Bearing change -  April 2022 completed at Safe Cove Marina- Port Charlotte, FL
• Dripless Packing serviced April 2022 Safe Cove Marina- Port Charlotte 
• Bow thruster serviced Jan 2023 – Fort Pierce by Florida Bow Thrusters – all new wiring plus motor serviced
• Windlass – no issues - works great!

The seller has verified that the Vessel has NOT sustained any Material Damage including: hard groundings, water intrusion, collisions, storm or hurricane damage, lightning strikes or any insurance claims filed.

Sweet Dream has been a cherished member of her current owners' lives since March 2022, marking the beginning of an unforgettable journey. Acquired with the sole purpose of embarking on a “bucket-list” two-year sailing escapade, Sweet Dream and her owners have sadly now come to the end of this grand adventure.

Her voyage commenced from the west coast of Florida, weaving through the enchanting waters of the Florida Keys. Then she traversed the eastern seaboard not once, but twice, venturing as far north as Oriental, NC.  During the winter months, Sweet Dream carried her owners to the Bahamas for two memorable winters, providing ample space and comfort for cherished family visits.

Whether traveling serenely along the intracoastal waterway or braving the open ocean, Sweet Dream ensured that we traveled in luxury and safety. Even during extended three-day passages, her spacious cabins, coupled with amenities like electric winches, a bow thruster, auto-pilot, and electric windlass, offer a reassuring sense of comfort & security, even for those less experienced in the art of sailing, like ourselves.  Sweet Dream is ready to whisk her crew away on their next unforgettable adventure.

The Listing Brokerage 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 regardless of information provided. 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. PLEASE NOTE: All electronics are listed for verification purposes but not warranted in the selling price of the boat.

Engine 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, any warranties expressed or implied and/or any engine service as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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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.

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