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$354K

2005 Island Packet 445

Cruisers·
Mazatlán
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$354K
USD · Asking Price
45 ft
Length
2005
Year
Cruisers
Type
Mazatlán
Location

About This Vessel

This 2005 Island Packet 445, measures 45 ft, and is located in Mazatlán, powered by YANMAR 4JH3-TE 75.00HP.

From her custom arch and davit system aft with integrated antennas, Star Link and solar panels, to the stainless steel deck tubing that runs the full perimeter of the boat, Make Me Laugh Again delivers thoughtful, purpose-built features for safe, comfortable, and convenient living on the water. Below decks, a washer/dryer and LiPo battery installations enhance daily living and reliability for extended off-the-grid cruising.Under sail, the recently installed North 3Di sails deliver responsive performance, while Harken headsail furlers and an in-mast furling main maximize ease of handling and cockpit safety as all sail control lines are led aft. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is

EQUIPMENT

HULL AND DECKMuir Cheetah 2500 electric windlass with foot switches and cockpit remote anchor wash down (new 2019)Rocna anchor 40 (88 lbs) with approximately 300 Feet of 1/2” chain (re-galvanized 2020) Danforth anchor 44 lbs with approximately 50 feet of chain and 250 feet of rode Approximately 300 feet of 1.5” line with eyes for extra anchor rode/tow rope Bottom paint (new 2024)Approximately 50 feet of garden hose with nozzle with attachment for wash down system (anchor washdown hose)Two anchor bridlesAnchor wash down systemExterior teak recently refinished and varnished (2026)Dodger, Bimini, and mesh screen enclosure for cockpit (new dodger stratoglass 2022)Cockpit cushions (new 12/2020)4-cup holder at helmfolding table (wood) at helmGas BBQBBQ folding tablestainless steel pulpits at masttwo 30-amp Shore power connections and breakersStainless steel tubes welded to replace life lines. (new 2020)Stainless Fender racks 3 port and stbd forward (new 2020)4 Stainless jerry can racks aft port, (2 diesel, 2 gas) all jerry cans in Sunbrella bags. (new 2020)Stainless Propane tank rack aft stbd tank in Sunbrella bag (new 2020)Life raft in canister on aft port rail/arch (certified 2022)Arch with davits at stern with:two solar panels 1,100 watts (new 2022)3 GPS antenna’s (AIS, VHF/SSB, Chart Plotter)AIS antennaStarlink antenna and router (new 2024)SiriusXM antenna (new 2019)Stereo speakers (group 3 for cabin stereo)Light for dinghy (switch at helm)Stern light at top of archStern light on stern under dinghy (switch at helm)Fishing pole holders (2)Flagpole holderTwo Lewmar 54CEST electric self-tailing winches; port and starboard coamings for jib sheetsLewmar 44CEST electric self-tailing winch; cabin top for main sheet and spare main halyardLewmar 44CST manual self-tailing winch; cabin top for main RF handlingLewmar 30CST manual self-tailing winch; cabin top for staysail sheetThree mast mounted winches for halyards: Lewmar 8C for staysail; Lewmar 30CST for genoa and Lewmar 30CST for main.Cutter rig, with lines for the spinnaker run into the cockpit.Preventers for mainsail run from cockpit with stops to end of boom (2019)ElectronicsSpeaker/loud hailerRadarFore Deck lightSails and RiggingMainsail, genoa and staysail, all North 3Di (new 2021)Standing rigging replaced (2019)Running rigging replaced (2021)Preventers for mainsail run to boom end (2019)Spinnaker with sock and lines rigged for handling from cockpitFull deck shade canopy with two side screens (4 pieces) (new 2021)Canvas covers for toe rail and porthole “eyebrows” (new 2021)Standing rigging (new 2019; inspected and backstays replaced 2026) Running rigging (most new 2021)ACCOMODATIONSMemory foam mattress toppers in forward and aft cabins2-cabin, 2-head layout w/ VacuFlush headsDouble SS galley sink700 watt microwaveForce 10 three burner stove and ovenCustom drawer bank behind starboard settee backCabin sole refinished (March 2026) Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Yanmar 75 HP diesel engine with 3-bladed prop Fuel filter priming system (switch is under box for sink, inside engine room) Engine heat exchanger and oil cooler cleaned and rodded out (July 2024)New impellor (2024)Frigiboat Keel Cooler refrigerator and freezer (compressor new 5/2024) Beverage cooler drawer, AC/DC air-cooled (new 2021) Generator MASPOWER 8KW (electrical end replaced 2022) Charles 60 amp charger (used for engine start battery) House bank 600 ah LiFePO4 (Battleborn, 6 batteries) (new 2020) Engine start battery 100 ah (new 2024) Generator start battery 100 ah (new 2024) 100 amp Balmar external regulator alternator on engineVictron Energy smart battery monitor Bilge pump counter Two Victron Energy MPPT 100/50 (one for each of the 550 watt panels) located in the chart locker at the nav station (new 2022) 11 gallon water heater, (new 2021) heated by 110 VAC and engine coolant loop, under starboard settee Air conditioning: 7,000 BTU in forward cabin (new 2019); 7,000 BTU Mabru 12 VDC powered in aft cabin (new 2024); 13,000 BTU in salon Water maker AC powered, 33 GPH (new 2021) Sidepower Bow thruster 6 HP; cockpit joystick control Macerator pump for overboard discharge of holding tank Sealand Vacu-flush heads with separate vacuum generators for each head Shower drain pumps (one for each head); forward head pump new 2019 Fresh water pump (new 2019) Nine (9) 2-speed fans throughout boat Washer/dryer (new 2019) Loads of spare parts, pumpsNavigation, Communication and Entertainment Fusion MS-RA770 AM/FM/XM stereo with three sets of speakers (salon, cockpit, arch) (new 2024) DVD in aft stateroom plays to aft stateroom TV VHF radio ICOM IC-M604 SSB radio ICOM IC-M802 with Pactor modem, antenna on aft port stay Raymarine electronics Raymarine S3G autopilot (spare is an X30) AIS transponder Axiom chart plotters, 12” master at nav station, 12” slave at helm, 9” slave above gangway (all new 2024)Starlink antenna (need subscription) TV in aft stateroom TV in salon (new 2025)

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator 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, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

Disclaimer

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.

Vessel Overview

Year2005
MakeIsland Packet
Model445
Vessel NameMake Me Laugh Again
CategoryCruisers
ConditionUsed
BuilderTraditional Watercraft, Inc
DesignerRobert Johnson, N.A.
FlagUnited States
Hull MaterialFiberglass
Hull Finishgelcoat
Fuel TypeDiesel

Dimensions

Length Overall45 ft
Beam14 ft
Max Draft5 ft
Displacement34,500

Performance & Capacity

Fuel Capacity160 gal
Fresh Water260 gal

Engines & Mechanical

Engine Count1
MakeYANMAR
Model4JH3-TE
Power75.00 HP
FuelDiesel
Hours3600.00 hrs

Generators

MakeMASPOWER

Accommodations

Guest Cabins3
Sleeps7
Heads2

We Will Assist You With

Full sea trial arranged
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Title search & documentation
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Insurance referrals available

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Jared Neff — Neff Yacht Sales Broker
Jared Neff
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