Ventana is for Sale

After 17 years of living aboard and sailing around the world we reluctantly feel it might be time to try something new-
and so are offering Ventana for sale.

Ventana is a 1996 Island Packet 40 currently located in St. Petersburg, FL
She is for sale by owner and the asking price is $ 189,900.

SOLD - in just 10 days

Contact Rob Dubin at robdubin100@gmail.com

Ventana in theTogago Cays, Caribbean, upon completion of her circumnavigation of the world January 2011.

If you are planning on cruising around the bay any Island Packet will do, but if you are serious about bluewater cruising then Ventana is the IP 40 you want. Ventana just completed a circumnavigation of the world and is ready to go around again.

The outfitting requirements for serious cruising far from shore and far from West Marine are unique and preparing a boat for these conditions is expensive and time consuming. Why spend your first year of freedom stuck at a dock outfitting your boat? If you dream of bluewater passages to far shores Ventana can take you there safely and comfortably.

Ventana’s gear specific to extended offshore passagemaking includes:

	Dual Autohelm 6000 autopilots
	Dual high output alternators
	Extended range fuel tanks (approx 120 gallons total)
	Storm trysail including a separate mast track for the storm trysail
	Cruising spinnaker
	Extendable whisker pole
	Dual 3700 gph bilge pumps
	Edson Boat Saver manual pump*
	Plumbing modifications so the engine can also be used to pump the bilge
	Dual SSB radios- SGC 2000 Marine SSB/Ham transciever and SGC 230 antenna tuner; Sitex receive only SSB w antenna
	Pactor Modem for sending and receiving email at sea
	Spectra 8 gph watermaker (recently rebuilt and new membrane)
	Every winch on the boat is 1 size larger than standard - the genoa sheet winches are Lewmar 54 CST's for effortless sail handling
	A dedicated furling winch has been added for rolling up the genoa in very strong winds
	AIS receiver- can be displayed at helm or nav station greatly adding to safety for offshore passages
	220 volt electric system for charging in foreign countries plus plugs for nearly every country in the world
	Fuel transfer pumps for getting diesel from drums in the So. Pacific and Asia
	Locking floorboards throughout the boat that can’t come loose in rough seas
	Anchor cleaning hose and deck wash down pump (salt or fresh)
	Galley saltwater pump
	Plus a gigantic list of safety equipment, optional equipment and spare parts to get you out there and back home again safely. (see below)

Sails

	Full batten mainsail with Harken batt car system (much better sail shape than in mast furling sails and effortless to handle) (NEW 2009)
	Dutchman mainsail flaking system- makes furling and reefing effortless and no lazy jacks to catch the battens.
	Solid boom vang and separate boom preventer tackle
	North sails 130% Genoa with rope luff and additional dedicated furling winch
	North self tacking staysail
	All sails reef from the cockpit in minutes.
	North sails storm trysail with separate mast track and spare main halyard.
	North Sails cruising spinnaker in a sock, spinnaker halyard and sheet. Extra rope jammer and cleats on the mast for the spinnaker.

Safety

	MOM8 man overboard rescue system*
	Lifesling rescue system
	Throwrope with inflatable floatation*
	Emergency boarding ladder*
	Paratech 18' parachute sea anchor*
	Gale rider drogue*
	Dual 3700 gph rule bilge pumps
	Dual manual bilge pumps - one is a gigantic 30 gpm Edson pump*
	Rigging wire cutter*
	Fire extinguishers throughout the boat
	Zodiac 4 man life raft- Inspected 9/2011
	Life jackets
	Jacklines*
	Adjustable Harnesses with flotation*
	Floatable ditch kit*
	Survivor 06 Hand operated watermaker*
	Two EPIRB’s- GPS EPIRB had NEW BATTERIES DECEMBER 2012*
	Ditch bag includes signaling gear including mirror and laser lights, emergency rations, fishing gear, etc. *

Electrical

	Three AGM sealed batteries for 630 Ah house battery bank (NEW 2012)
	One Group 27 AGM starting battery
	EMON electrical monitoring system shows all inflows and outflows and amp hours used and remaining.
	Airmarine Air X wind generator
	One 90 watt solar panel on rotating mount and room for more,
	Freedom 2500 watt inverter/charger with remote panel,
	Dual high output alternators on main engine (eliminates the need for a generator) 125 amp and 160 amp (NEW 2009)
	Ample Power smart regulator
	220 volt to 110 volt transformer and plugs for nearly every country in the world
	Masthead tricolor and forward running lights are LED for low power consumption.
	Automatic low wattage anchor light comes on at dusk.
	12volt cigarette lighter plugs throughout boat.

Anchor tackle

	Simpson Lawrence Anchorman 1500 windlass with chain and rope drums.
	Primary anchor is 55 lb Delta with 250’ of 3/16” high tensile chain and 150’ of 5/8” nylon
	Secondary anchor is Fortress FX37 with 50’ chain and 250’ feet of nylon;
	3^rd anchor is Fortress FX 23 with 6' of hi tensile chain and 150' nylon rode
	4th anchor is 70 lb. Luke storm anchor with rode. (We rode out a hurricane on this one)*
	Dinghy anchor is 10 lb folding anchor, plus rode, plus 100 meters 100lb test fishing line for emergency anchoring.
	Both primary anchors on the bow are modified to accept ½” retaining pins (standard size pins will bend trapping your anchor).

Engine

	Yanmar 50HP 4JH2E
	Autostream stainless steel feathering prop -pitch can be adjusted in the water with a snorkel in minutes- delivers good speed and great maneuverability. (NEW 2011)
	Dual primary Racor fuel filters so a clogged filter can be changed while the engine is running.
	Fuel filter suction gauge and drain for removing debris
	Electric oil change pump- makes changing oil a 10 minute mess free job
	Oil and water temperature gauges
	Extended range 28 gallon fuel bladder with dedicated fuel pump
	Electric feed pump to bleed engine in seconds

Instrumentation and Navigation

	Dual Autohelm/Raytheon 6000 autopilots- complete redundant system- 2 arms, 2 course computers, 2 compasses, 2 rudder transducers
	Autohelm/Raytheon wind, speed, depth and nav data instruments displayed over the companionway for easy visibility,
	Raytheon 16 mile radar on leveling mount
	Three GPS units
	Vesper marine AIS receiver with display that can be placed in the cockpit or at the nav station.
	Three VHF radios- cockpit and nav station plus hand held VHF. Automatic antenna switcher. (Cockpit VHF new 2011)
	Dual SSB radios- SGC marine SSB/Ham transceiver with SGC antenna tuner and backstay antenna, Sitex 200 receive only SSB
	Pactor modem for at sea email and weather,*
	Grounding plate and copper foil throughout boat for great signal

On Deck

	Kato dingy davits
	9.5’ AB RIB
	15HP Yamaha outboard
	Forespar outboard motor lift,
	Edson outboard motor mount
	Leather covered steering wheel
	Dockline chafe guards
	Stern anchor rollers
	Fishing Rod holder
	Pad eyes in cockpit and on deck (6) for jacklines and lashing points.
	Zodiac 4 person liferaft (inspected Dec 2011),
	Bauer Jr. scuba compressor in teak deck box*,
	Sunbrella dodger, bimini and connector panel with grab rails on aft and and windows for seeing the sails.
	Side curtains to block sun from cockpit
	Lee cloths for lifelines aft to prevent boarding seas.
	Shade Tree sunshade for at anchor or in port to shade most of the boat.
	Deck wash down pump and hose for cleaning muddy anchors and washing the decks (can be selected salt or fresh water).
	Teak cockpit table, teak drink holder,
	Ccockpit light
	Stainless Steel Island Packet Boarding Gate Plates
	Passerelle boarding ladder for use in the Mediterranean*
	Magma BBQ with dedicated permanent propane tank
	Two Aluminum Propane tanks

Interior

	Custom innerspring mattress in owners stateroom
	Additional custom non standard teak bookshelves throughout boat
	Teak drawers, shelves and storage lockers throughout boat including 8' long locker for charts and spear guns, etc.
	Lee clothes for sleeping in rough weather,
	Positive locking latches on all floor boards to prevent them coming loose in rough weather
	Security bar across forward hatch
	12 volt Hella fans throughout boat (6),
	Solar powered exhaust fans in heads and galley
	Smoke detector in main cabin,
	Stereo system with 6 speakers inc. CD player and IPod input
	Ppropane sniffer in galley, salt water foot pump in galley
	Spectra 8gph watermaker
	Glacier bay freezer and refrigerator -12 volt system with holding plate
	Glacier Bay air conditioning in owners cabin and main cabin (12 volt and can be run at anchor)
	Brass barometer and clock
	Teak handholds and binocular holder
	Macerator system and multiple Y valves to pump holding tanks out at sea or in port
	Mosquito screens for all ports, hatches and companionway
	Sunshades for main hatches

Spare Parts

Spare parts are rarely considered in the purchase cost of a boat, but if you are intending on really sailing over the horizon you will invest many thousands of dollars in spares before you leave, or worse you will be stuck in some tiny island waiting weeks for EXPENSIVE parts to be shipped to you and clear customs. Just figuring out what size fuses you need to carry for EVERY electric item on board is a daunting task. Knowing the necessary parts and sourcing them can take months out of your cruising time. Ventana is already equipped with a massive store of spare parts.

Also ask us about computer software for worldwide charts, world wide tide tables, weatherfax and email.

Partial list of Spares

	Yanmar Starter motor
	Yanmar alternator
	Voltage regulator
	Yanmar engine gasket set
	Yanmar engine fuel pumps (2)
	Yanmar thermostat
	Yanmar water pump rebuild kit
	Stays and turnbuckles for emergency re-rigging at sea
	Hardware for rigging an emergency rudder
	Windlass Relays and switches
	Class T fuses
	Refrigerator Dryer
	Oil and fuel filters
	Other items include head pumps and/or rebuild kits, spare parts or connectors to jury rig most of the 21 pumps on board, electrical bulbs and fuses for nearly every item on board, spare windlass parts, spare parts for rebuilding or repairing winches, spares for the Harken mainsail system, circuit breakers, impellers, zincs, filters, float switches, hose fittings, emergency replacement rigging wire, turnbuckles, blocks, shackles, sail repair materials, dinghy repair materials, Norseman fitting for rigging repairs, spare VHF antenna, specialty parts and tools for refrigeration charging and repair, rig tension gauge, wind generator brushes, dive compressor spares, outboard motor repair kits, head repair kits, etc, etc.

Optional equipment*

	Irridium phone including data kit for email and web access
	Bauer Jr. scuba compressor for filling scuba tanks
	Teak deck box for compressor
	Scuba gear inc. tanks, spear guns, etc
	Fishing rods, reels cleaning table, lures
	Binoculars
	Night vision scope
	Kayak
	Extra winch handles
	Sextant
	5 mile wifi antenna

* Indicates Ventana's list of optional items that are not included in the asking price. The new value of these items is over $ 15,000 and they can be negotiated at the time of sale depending on the needs of the buyer.

The above list are nearly all additions and modifications not found on a standard Island Packet. Ventana also has the standard Island Packet 40 accoutrements such as 3 burner stove and oven, 7 opening hatches, 13 opening ports, two heads, cedar lined hanging lockers, etc.

Recent Refit
We bought Ventana new and have been her only owners. She was outfitted from the beginning to the highest possible standards to be a world cruiser and live aboard boat. She has carried us safely over 50,000 miles including a world circumnavigation. We are not ready to go around again but she certainly is.

We crossed the Atlantic in early 2012 and returned to the US from the Caribbean in June of 2012. Because we trust our lives to her on every passage we have always made her the best she can be- no shortcuts. When things break they are fixed to like new standards so refitting is a constant process and some of the recent improvements include:

Both head pumps were replaced in 2012, the Spectra Watermaker was rebuilt by the factory in 2011. The SGC SSB radio was factory rebuilt in 2010. All the standing rigging was inspected prior to her Atlantic Crossing in December 2011 and the life raft re-certified. The engine oil and filters have been changed every 150 hours. The fuel injectors were inspected in 2011 and two of them replaced. The Xintex propane sniffer was replaced in 2011. A new Autostream feathering prop was installed in 2011.

In December of 2012 Ventana's interior was entirely re-varnished by Island Packet's lead varnisher. Her exterior woodwork was taken to bare wood and refinished, the cushions cleaned and the hull and decks were compounded and polished. The two main hatches were replaced with Lewmar factory seals and new lenses. Engine oil changed and mechanical systems attended to. She is ready to continue her voyaging.

We look forward to finding new owners for Ventana who will care for her and will experience their own adventures and explorations with her.

She is currently located in St. Petersburg, Florida. Ideally we would like to find a new owner for Ventana who intends to enjoy blue water sailing as we have. We would be happy to include in the purchase price 2-3 days of sailing with the new owners for familiarization of all systems and to pass on whatever we have learned in our years of cruising.

Ventana means window in Spanish. If you are looking for a window through which to see the world Ventana is ready to fulfill your dreams.

Rob and Dee Dubin
robdubin100@gmail.com
www.ventanasvoyage.com

The remainder of this website explains in detail how and why Ventana is outfitted as she is and is full of stories and photos from our 17 year circumnavigation. There are also lists of the factory specifications that are all universal for all Island Packet 40's.

One caveat- the other pages of this website about outfitting were mostly written in 2001. In some instances equipment on board will have changed or been upgraded. The list on this page is most current.

To see much more detail on specifications and outfitting decisions along with photos of Ventana click on any of the links below.

To see photos and read about Ventana's Systems click these links

Major Systems Anchors Communications Electrical

Engine Plumbing Refrigeration Sails and Rigging

To see photos and read about other modifications click these links

Deck Gear Cockpit Interior Navigation Station
Safety Gear Spares Carried Stowage

Ventana was built in 1995 by Island Packet and was given special care in her
construction as she was featured in a videotape entitled: "Outfitting
the Ideal Cruising Sailboat"

The video also promoted what were then the best products on the market
in every product category from North Sails to Harken furlers to Edson’s bulletproof steering system. In all, over 50 manufacturers participated in the outfitting of Ventana and the videotape promotion that accompanied her commissioning.

This hour long program is available for download and normally sells for $19.99 but those interested in purchasing Ventana can contact us for a coupon for a free download. For information contact robdubin100@gmail.com

Prior to purchasing Ventana we spent 6 years producing two TV series on sailing as well as over 25 video tape programs for Sailing Quarterly Video Magazine. When we purchased our Island Packet the company was pleased that we had selected their boat from the hundreds of boats we had sailed on and tested professionally. They ran this ad for several months in all the sailing publications.

To see the ad full size click here

Specifications

Length Over All 41'6" (12.7 m)
Length On Deck 39'4" (12.0 m)
Length Water Line 34'0" (10.4 m)
Beam 12'11" (3.9 m)
Draft 4'8" (1.4 m)
Mast Above DWL 53'8" (16.4 M)
Fuel 90 Gallons
Water 170 Gallons
Displacement new specs 22,800 lbs.
Displacement loaded 33,000 lbs.
Ballast 10,000 lbs
Sail Area Displacement Ratio 18.04
Displacement Length Ratio 259
Ballast Displacement Ratio 44%
Power 50HP fwc Yanmar Diesel.

Sail Plan

Total Sail Area 1,039.6 sq. ft
Genoa 130% of FT 574.6 sq. ft 6oz.
Mainsail 332 sq. ft. 8 oz.
Staysail 133 sq. ft. 7 oz.
Storm Trysail 8 oz.
Cruising Genniker 3/4 oz.
Rig Dimensions
E = 15' 6"
P = 42' 10"
I = 49' 10"
J=17' 9"
Mast Above DWL 53' 8"

We realize boat buyers want to see detailed and current close up photos of Ventana's interior and exterior and we plan to have more photos here by Christmas. In the meantime our travel photos will give you a look at Ventana during her circumnavigation.

Click on any photo to enlarge it and then hit the back button on your browser to return here.

Are you ready to make Ventana yours, and make your own cruising dreams come true?