Note: All Island Packet models are subject to specification changes (dimensions, capacities, ratings, equipment, etc.) during their production life. The specifications given here are representative and should be used for general comparison only.
General Information For The IP40
Island Packet 40
The Island Packet 40 has established itself as an industry benchmark for high quality cruising sailboats with its sparkling performance, superior safety and seakeeping, ease of handling and spacious and liveable accommodations. The IP40's hull design offers exceptional stability characteristics for shallow water gunkholing or worldwide voyaging along with performance capabilities proven by numerous victories in prestigious international offshore sailing events.
- from the factory brochure
Documentation For The IP40
Brochure
Spec & Price List
Interior Plan
Specifications For The IP40
First Built
1993
LOA
41'-6''
Sail Area
907
Last Built
2000
LOD
39'-4''
Sail I
49'-10''
Number Built
137
LWL
34'
Sail J
17'-9''
Displacement
22800
Beam
12'-11''
Sail P
42'-10''
Ballast
10000
Draft
4'-8''
Sail E
15'-6''
Fuel Cap
90 US gal
Shoal Draft
3'-10''
D/L Ratio
259
Water Cap
170 US gal
Mast Height
53'-8''
SA/D Ratio
18.0
Holding Cap
30 US gal
Diesel HP
50
B/D Ratio
44%
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Running Rigging For The IP40
Mainsail Rigging
Staysail Rigging
Other Rigging
Halyard
7/16''x125'
Halyard
3/8''x85'
Jib Halyard
7/16''x105'
Sheet
1/2''x80'
Sheet
7/16''x85'
Jib Sheet
1/2''x160'
Topping Tail
5/16''x33'
Clew
3/8''x65'
Boom Vang
1/2''x41'
Topping Wire
1/8''x38' 7x7 wire
Topping Lift
5/16''x80'
Reefing Lines
9/16''
Traveler Control
3/8''x30'
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Standing Rigging For The IP40
Wire Size
Loos Gauge
Scale Reading Below 50 F
Scale Reading 50 F to 80 F
Scale Reading Above 80 F
Upper Stays
3/8''
PT-3
38
40
41
Intermediate Stays
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Aft Lower Stays
5/16''
PT-3
23
25
26
Fwd Lower Stays
5/16''
PT-3
23
25
26
Check Stays
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Back Stays
5/16''
PT-3
26
28
29
IMPORTANT : These are MAXIMUM (not to exceed) rigging tensions as measured using the indicated Loos gauges
Check tensions after initial setup of the rigging and after any subsequent adjustments.
Gauge readings may vary from stay to stay of the same type but none should exceed the maximum scale readings listed.
Please visit the Loos website for more information about the PT-2 and PT-3 gauges.
If you are not familiar with the process for tuning your rig please contact a qualified rigger in your area.
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