Island Packet 32
Built 1990–1996 by Island Packet Yachts (Largo, Florida)
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About the Island Packet 32
Researched from public sources for this model. Any individual boat may have been modified or repowered — confirm before relying on any figure.
- Built
- 1990–1996
- Builder
- Island Packet Yachts (Largo, Florida)
- Designer
- Robert K. (Bob) Johnson
- Length
- 32.42 ft
- Waterline
- 28.58 ft
- Beam
- 11.5 ft
- Draft
- 4.33 ft
- Displacement
- 13,500 lb
- Ballast
- 5,950 lb
- Hull / keel
- full keel
- Rig
- cutter
- Propulsion
- inboard
- Fuel
- 28 gal
- Water
- 85 gal
- Holding
- 15 gal
- Water heater
- AC + engine
- Number built
- 120
- Bow thruster
- often added later
- Stern thruster
- not fitted
- Steering
- rack and pinion
Tank capacities — where the figures come from
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Fuel 28 gal
“28 US gal” — owners' association (1990-1996), iphomeport.com · “28 (gals)” — owners' association (1990-1996), iphomeport.comThe Island Packet owners' site (IP Home Port) spec page and its all-model comparison table agree; the site calls its figures representative, as Island Packet specs changed during production.
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Water 85 gal
“85 US gal” — owners' association (1990-1996), iphomeport.com · “85 (gals)” — owners' association (1990-1996), iphomeport.com
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Holding 15 gal
“15 US gal” — owners' association (1990-1996), iphomeport.com · “15 (gals)” — owners' association (1990-1996), iphomeport.com
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Water heater AC + engine
“110V 6 Gallon water heater w/ engine heat exchanger” — broker listing (1990), edwardsyachtsales.com · “6 gallon water heater” — broker listing (1990), boatsdata.comOnly broker listings give a figure (both 1990 boats, possibly the same hull; the spec database entry is a copy of a listing). No builder or owners' association figure was found.
Tanks are often replaced or added on older boats — check the tank labels or a survey for yours.
Thrusters and steering — where this comes from
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Bow thruster often added later
No builder list, review or listing was found showing a bow thruster on an Island Packet 32; our earlier figure has no source.
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Stern thruster not fitted
Nothing was found either way; our earlier figure of none appears to be an assumption.
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Steering rack and pinion
“Direct Steering System: Island Packet's geared rack and pinion steering system provides positive feel and superior relia” — brochure (c1994-1995), cdn.yachtbroker.orgThe type rests on the builder's mid-1990s brochure, which says geared rack-and-pinion steering was standard on every Island Packet (the 32 was built 1990-96). One 1992 Island Packet 32 listing, repeated on several broker sites, describes Edson rack-and-pinion with a molded seat, but that's one boat, so no brand is shown.
Thrusters and steering are often replaced — check the units on your boat before ordering parts.
Hull length (LOD) 32.42 ft; 35 ft overall including bowsprit (sailboatdata lists both). Centerboard version: 3.5 ft board up / 7.5 ft down. Lead ballast.
Engines fitted
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Yanmar 3GM30F — 27 hp, diesel, single
standard
sailboatdata lists the original auxiliary as a 27 hp Yanmar diesel; ListingsPort describes a shaft-driven 27 hp Yanmar. Model 3GM30F comes from an owner who replaced 3GM30F mounts on his Island Packet 32 (single-owner evidence).Sources: sailboatdata.com · listingsport.com · cruisersforum.com
Generator
No builder, owners' association or review source mentions a generator for the Island Packet 32.
Known problems for this model
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Encapsulated stainless chainplates (crevice/stress corrosion) rigging
Chainplates are glassed into the hull/caprail area where corrosion cannot be seen; boats before the 1996 model year used 304 stainless, which the former factory staffer running IP Ancestry says lasts roughly 20-25 years. A specialist yard reported most IP chainplates it replaced were failed or near failure, so plan on inspection or replacement (all hulls; built before 316 stainless adopted in 1998-99).island-packet-ancestry.com · forums.ybw.com
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Aluminum holding (and some fuel) tanks corrode plumbing
Owners report aluminum holding tanks installed under the cabin sole corroding and needing to be cut out for replacement; later boats moved to fiberglass tanks.forums.ybw.com
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Full keel with prop in aperture - poor control astern hull
Owners and reviewers note the full-keel boats back up unpredictably; many owners add a bow thruster.practical-sailor.com · forums.ybw.com
Engines & parts
Yanmar 3GM / 3GM30F parts: good
Factory standard engine — you entered “Yanmar 3GM30F”
Very popular (used 3GM30Fs sell for $3,000+) and supported by a strong parts network. Cylinder head overhauls (valve seals, lapping, injector service) are a common, parts-supported repair.
Parts sources: Mack Boring & Parts (Yanmar distributor), HDI Marine (stainless exhaust elbows), Parts4Engines
Common problems (2)
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Overheating at cruise rpm cooling
The 3GM30F has a known overheating tendency linked to its heat exchanger; owners also trace it to coked elbows, worn impellers, scaled heat exchangers or air in the raw water circuit. Some heat exchangers were replaced under warranty.forums.sailboatowners.com
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Mixing elbow corrosion exhaust
OEM elbows corrode internally and should be inspected or replaced with stainless versions before they let water into the engine.practical-sailor.com · facebook.com
Maker’s service schedule (2)
| Fuel filters & water separator | 250 hrs | “The normal replacement interval for the element is 250 hours ... Filter cleaning First time 50 hours Filter element repl” — manufacturer, c320.org |
| Air filter / intake silencer | 250 hrs | “Washing period Every 250 hours” — manufacturer, c320.org |
Service part numbers (10)
| Oil filter | Yanmar 119305-35170 Replaces 119305-35151, 119660-35150 |
“3GM30F Basic Service Kit ... 119305-35170 1 FILTER ASSY, D68XL65” — dealer, oldportmarine.com · “Maintenance kit Yanmar 2GMF, 2GM20F, 3GMF, 3GM30F ... Yanmar 119305-35170 Oil Filter” — dealer, marinedustrie.com |
| Fuel filter | Yanmar 104500-55710 | “Fuel Filter Element 1 104500-55710 / Fuel Filter O-Ring 1 24341-000440” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “3GM30F Basic Service Kit ... 104500-55710 1 ELEMENT, FUEL FILTER” — dealer, oldportmarine.com |
| Raw-water impeller Japan-built 3GM / 3GM30(F) (serial not starting with E) |
Yanmar 124223-42092 | “Impeller 1 124223-42092 / Impeller Gasket 1 124223-42110” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “3GM30F Basic Service Kit ... 124223-42092 1 IMPELLER, PUMP” — dealer, oldportmarine.com |
| Raw-water impeller European-built GM-YEU (serial starting with E) |
Yanmar 128990-42570 Replaces 128990-42200 |
“(Supersedes part number: 128990-42200) ... 3GM30-YEU, 3GM30C-YEU 3GM30F-YEU, 3GM30FC-YEU” — dealer, palmerpower.com · “It fits Yanmar 2GM20F, 2YM15, 3GM30F, 3GM30FC, 3TN30F, 3YM20, 3YM30, 3YM30AE engines. Cross Reference: 128990-42200” — dealer, deltadieselparts.com |
| Drive belt | Yanmar 25132-003700 | “Alternator Belt 1 25132-003700” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “3GM30F Basic Service Kit ... 25132-003700 1 V-BELT, A37” — dealer, oldportmarine.com |
| Drive belt | Yanmar 104511-78780 | “S/W Pump Belt 1 104511-78780” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “3GM30F Basic Service Kit ... 104511-78780 1 V-BELT, M/19” — dealer, oldportmarine.com |
| Air filter | Yanmar 128270-12540 | “Air Filter Element 1 128270-12540” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “3GM30F Basic Service Kit ... 128270-12540 1 ELEMENT, AIR CLEANER” — dealer, oldportmarine.com |
| Zinc / anode raw-water 3GM / 3GM30; also sold for the F (heat-exchanger) versions |
Yanmar 27210-200300 | “27210-200300 Yanmar Engine Zinc Anode For 2GM(D), 3GM(D), 2GM20, 3GM30” — dealer, zincsforboats.com · “It fits Yanmar 2GM, 2GM20F, 2GM15, 2GM20, 3GM30F, 3GMF, 3HMF, 3GM30H engines.” — dealer, deltadieselparts.com |
| Thermostat 3GM30F / 3GMF (fresh-water cooled) |
Yanmar 121750-49800 | “Thermostat 1 121750-49800 / Thermostat Gasket 1 129350-49541” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “Thermostat for Yanmar 2GMF, 3GMF, 3HMF, 2GM20F, 3GM30F, 3HM35F / REC121750-49800” — dealer, marineparts.eu |
| Thermostat 3GM / 3GM30 (raw-water cooled) |
Yanmar 105582-49200 | “Replaces Yanmar Marine 105582-49200 ... 1GM, 2GM, 3GM, 1GM10, 2GM20, 3GM30” — dealer, repowermarine.com · “1GM10, 2GM20 & 3GM30 Thermostat to fit raw water cooled engine versions ... equivalent to 105582-49200” — dealer, parts4engines.com |
From the engine maker’s parts lists, or two independent parts dealers. Numbers change with serial number and get superseded — check yours before ordering.
Model sources (10)
sailboatdata.com · island-packet-ancestry.com · forums.ybw.com · listingsport.com · cruisersforum.com · iphomeport.com · iphomeport.com · edwardsyachtsales.com · boatsdata.com · cdn.yachtbroker.org
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Other Island Packet models
- Island Packet 27 1984–1992
- Island Packet 31 1983–1989
- Island Packet 35 1988–1994
- Island Packet 350 1997–2004
- Island Packet 38 1986–1993
- Island Packet 40 1994–2000
Researched from public sources. Spotted an error? The sources are listed above — tell us what they got wrong.