Island Packet 445 - The Ultimate World Cruiser
Having recently arrived in Australia following an impressive Pacific crossing with the World ARC, 'Indigo Wave' presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a beautifully maintained, comprehensively equipped and genuinely proven bluewater cruising yacht. The Island Packet 445 enjoys an enviable reputation amongst serious cruising sailors, combining immensely strong construction, excellent sea-keeping qualities and reassuring offshore capability with the comfort, space and craftsmanship required for extended life aboard. Designed by Bob Johnson and built in the USA, 'Indigo Wave' is a particularly impressive example - thoughtfully upgraded by experienced owners and presented in outstanding condition following extensive preparation for sale.
Her centre-cockpit configuration provides a wonderfully protected helm and separates two genuinely generous accommodation areas below. The spacious forward owner's cabin features an island queen berth and private ensuite, while a large aft double cabin with its own ensuite provides excellent privacy for guests or crew. Between them is a beautifully crafted, light-filled saloon, dedicated navigation station and an exceptionally practical passageway galley. Warm timber joinery is complemented by abundant natural light, excellent ventilation and an unusually generous sense of space for a serious offshore yacht.
Life aboard has been equally well considered. Her large galley, substantial refrigeration, modern electric cooking, washer/dryer, watermaker, generous tankage and extensive independent power systems make 'Indigo Wave' a remarkably comfortable and self-sufficient home afloat. Thoughtful details are found throughout, reflecting owners who have lived aboard, crossed oceans and continually refined the yacht to make passagemaking safer, simpler and more enjoyable.
On deck, her purposeful Island Packet pedigree is immediately apparent. The protected centre cockpit boasts new wraparound cockpit clears. Her cutter rig, in-mast furling and self-tacking staysail provide an easily managed platform for short-handed sailing, complemented by electric primary winches and an impressive sail wardrobe including Code Zero and Parasailor. Her substantial ground tackle, quality dinghy arrangement and comprehensive offshore safety equipment further reinforce that this is a yacht conceived for much more than coastal cruising.
Importantly, 'Indigo Wave's capabilities are not theoretical. Under her current ownership she has cruised British Columbia and Alaska before sailing south through the USA, Mexico and Central America, then crossing the Pacific in 2026 via the Galápagos, French Polynesia, Tonga, Fiji and Vanuatu to Australia.
Following arrival, she was fully imported and subjected to an extensive programme of professional preparation. Her hull was antifouled, topsides, deck and cabin top extensively polished, stainless polished, varnish attended to and a new boot stripe fitted. Her Yanmar 75hp turbo diesel and MasPower generator were professionally serviced, while a brand-new mainsail and genoa have now been fitted. The result is a yacht that presents every bit as impressively as her specification suggests.
'Indigo Wave' is not a yacht awaiting preparation for her next adventure. The preparation has already been done. Beautifully presented, proven across oceans and comprehensively equipped for independent cruising, she offers her next owners the increasingly rare opportunity to step aboard a pedigree bluewater yacht and simply decide where they would like to go next.
KEY FEATURES & HIGHLIGHTS
*Heavy displacement hull designed for offshore passage making
* Standing rigging 2025; In-mast furling and cutter rig with self-tacking staysail
* Brand New Mainsail and Genoa, Parasailor - 2025, Code Zero - 2023
* Yanmar 75hp Turbo diesel motor - 3407hrs
* Long-range tankage with 600+L fuel and 980L water capacity
* Side Power Bow thruster (new motor - 2025)
* Lithium Battery Bank (1000Ah), 990w solar, 3000w Inverter & Watt & Sea Hydrogenerator - 2026
* MasPower Generator - 714hrs
* Raymarine suite with dual Axiom plottters, Radar, AIS, Starlink, SSB, VHF
* Lewmar Electric primary winches, Twin downwind poles
* Lewmar direct drive Autopilot
* Spectra Watermaker - 2024 and comprehennsive ocean-going safety equipment including 6pax Life Raft - 2025
* Large galley with upgraded refrigeration, induction cooking, Ninja air fryer
* Exceptional liveaboard comfort with washer/dryer - 2024 and Hydronic Heating - 2022
* Quality dinghy package with electric outboard motor
* Turnkey presentation - antifouled, detailed and polished - Aug 2026
* Engine and Generator professionally serviced - Aug 2026
Click through to see Indigo Wave's brochure presentation attached. An extensive suite of photos can be found on our website with our feature-length sailing video and walkthrough tour coming very soon.
For more information please contact Sonia Robinson of EziYacht Brokerage & Buying Agency.
Private viewings by advance appointment only.
(Indigo Wave has been imported to Australia with all Import duty and taxes paid in full. )
Region
Queensland
Location
Brisbane Area Newport Marina, Redcliffe
Usage
Leisure, Cruising, Live Aboard
Launch Year
2005
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP Moulded GRP non-skid deck; teak-capped bowsprit and toerail. Hull Polish Aug 26.
HIN
US-TDL445071405 IP44
Rego
837996
Rego Expiry
01/04/2027
Designer
Bob Johnson.
Builder
Traditional Watercraft, Largo, Florida, USA
Length
45' 5" - 13.84m
Beam
4.34
Draft
1.7
Displacement
Approx 14.5T (dry weight).
Keel / Ballast
Encapsulated keel (lead ballast 5.8T) with spade rudder. Anodes replaced Aug 2026.
Deck Material
Moulded GRP non-skid deck; teak-capped bowsprit and toerail. Deck polished Aug 2026.(Sugar-scoop transom with recessed boarding ladder, built-in steps, swim platform, shower. )
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
4JH3-TE turbo diesel - Professionally serviced - Aug 2026.
Max-Prop feathering propeller; 1¼" stainless shaft; new cutlass bearing fitted - 2025. Line cutter.
Excellent access via galley, aft cabin and companionway steps. Electromax alternator 130A.
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
75hp / 50.7kW continuous.
Power Source
Diesel : 4JH3-TE turbo diesel - Professionally serviced Aug 2026.
Engine Hours
3407
Fuel Consumption
Approx 5.5 Lph @ 2000 RPM
Max Speed
7kts @ 3000 RPM (or under sail). Wheel steering (mechanical) with direct rod linkage. Lewmar folding stainless wheel bound with elk hide.
Cruise Speed
6.5kts under power @ 2800 RPM
Drive Type
Inboard Shaft Drive : Engine and Generator professionally serviced Aug 2026
Thrusters
Side Power Bow Thruster - new motor (2025). New anodes fitted Aug 2026.
Genset
MasPower MP8M 8kW / 60Hz generator powered by Yanmar 3TNE74C-EMA. Located in front of main engine with remote access from under companionway. Serviced Aug 2026 @ 714hrs..
Fuel
905L integral s/s fuel tank under saloon floor (aft) with tank measure. 4 x 20L jerry cans carried.
Water
984L (260 US gal). Integral U-shaped tank beneath saloon floor (midship). All water is cabon filtered. Water guage fitted at nav station. Hot and cold pressurised freshwater manifold.
Accommodation
Marine grade 12v fans x 6 (2025).
All opening portlights removed, serviced and re-seated 2024. Overhead hatches fitted with blockout blinds and insect screens.
All opening portlights removed, serviced and re-seated 2024. Overhead hatches fitted with blockout blinds and insect screens.
Cabins
2 large cabins fore and aft; each with private ensuite. Forward Owner's cabin with queen island bed and ensuite (port). Aft guest/crew cabin with athwartship double bed and ensuite (port). New 6" mattresses fitted to both cabins (2025).
Berths
Sleeps 4 in permanent berths plus 2 saloon sea berths with lee cloths. New 2" memory-foam mattr
Galley
Passageway galley located to starboard of the companionway, with beautifully preserved Corian benchtops and an opening window connecting the galley with the cockpit. Twin stainless-steel sinks are conveniently positioned beneath the companionway, adjacent to the generous refrigeration and freezer capacity.
The galley has been thoughtfully modernised with an induction cooktop and Ninja oven, while crockery, cutlery and a selection of galley utensils are included. Offshore safety is well considered, with harness attachment points and safety belts provided for use while underway. Fresh and salt water are available via electric, hand and foot pumps. Excellent storage is provided throughout multiple drawers, lockers and cabinets, complemented by built-in dish storage, knife block, airtight storage containers and stylish hammock baskets for fresh fruit and produce. A Splendide washer/dryer (2024) is neatly installed within the forward saloon locker, while dedicated storage for 12 wine bottles is located aft of the navigation station.
The galley has been thoughtfully modernised with an induction cooktop and Ninja oven, while crockery, cutlery and a selection of galley utensils are included. Offshore safety is well considered, with harness attachment points and safety belts provided for use while underway. Fresh and salt water are available via electric, hand and foot pumps. Excellent storage is provided throughout multiple drawers, lockers and cabinets, complemented by built-in dish storage, knife block, airtight storage containers and stylish hammock baskets for fresh fruit and produce. A Splendide washer/dryer (2024) is neatly installed within the forward saloon locker, while dedicated storage for 12 wine bottles is located aft of the navigation station.
Refrigeration
Great refrigeration capacity in two separate top-loading fridge and freezer with Frigoboat Frigomatic K50F keel-cooled systems; compressors renewed (2024 and 2025).
Freezer
Large top loading Frigoboat Freezer (as above).
Stove
2-burner electric induction cooktop and Ninja electric air fryer/oven (both new 2025).
Water Maker
Spectra 'Cape Horn Extreme' (2024) @56lph. Pickled Aug 2026.
Hotwater System
Whale 41.5L dual-heated hot-water tank (engine heat exchange).
Shower
2 x large ensuite heads with separate shower compartments with frosted glass folding doors, practica
Toilet
2 x VacuFlush electric freshwater toilets with accumulator tanks which pump to a larger 208L holding tank located under saloon floor (forward). The holding tank is fitted with an air filter and there is a level guage at nav station.
Entertainment
Starlink Mini.
Air Conditioning
Hurricane hydronic diesel heating (2022), * 3 zones/radiators: forward cabin, aft cabin and saloon.
Dinghy
Whitehall 'Westcoast' grp 3.5m rowing dinghy, NZ beaching wheels, 2 sets of oars and internal seating. Electronic davit hoist fitted on sola
Outboard
Electric ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Plus electric outboard with two battery packs and spares.
Covers
Solid windscreen dodger with s/s frame covered in Sunbrella canvas. Attaches to s/s bimini to provide a full cockpit enclosure. Waterproof cockpit cushions w/ integrated cup holders (2025). Navy canvas covers fitted on BBQ, steering console, electric outboard, fender socks and jerry cans. Grey dinghy cushions. Bimini covers running to railings.
Ground Tackle
Wide teak-covered bowsprit with twin bow rollers. Twin anchors fitted on bowsprit - powered by a Muir Cheetah HR2500 windlass (rebuilt 2025) with anchor locker remote and helm controls.
Rocna 40 primary anchor with 90m x 8mm (300ft x 5/16") high-test chain plus 60m (200ft) of 8-strand nylon rode.
Rocna 33 secondary anchor with 15m chain and 60m rope. Snubber.
Fortress aluminium spare anchor stowed in aft lazarette.
Windlass rebuilt 2025.
Rocna 40 primary anchor with 90m x 8mm (300ft x 5/16") high-test chain plus 60m (200ft) of 8-strand nylon rode.
Rocna 33 secondary anchor with 15m chain and 60m rope. Snubber.
Fortress aluminium spare anchor stowed in aft lazarette.
Windlass rebuilt 2025.
Safety Gear
Lifesling.
Lifering with light.
2 x SOS Dan Buoy throwing devices;
Radar reflector.
Anchor ball and cone.
Drogue / Sea Anchor: Jordan series drogue (2025).
Steering drogue (2025).
Jacklines bow to stern and cockpit.
Auto electric bilge pump with float switch and high-water alarm fitted in main bilge (replaced 2026).
Lifering with light.
2 x SOS Dan Buoy throwing devices;
Radar reflector.
Anchor ball and cone.
Drogue / Sea Anchor: Jordan series drogue (2025).
Steering drogue (2025).
Jacklines bow to stern and cockpit.
Auto electric bilge pump with float switch and high-water alarm fitted in main bilge (replaced 2026).
Bilge Pumps
Electric x 1 / Manual in galley and cockpit (2025) / Emergency backup auxilliary 12v (saloon).
Life Raft
Plastimo 6-pax liferaft (New 2025)
Epirb
ARC EPIRB (expires Jan 2035)
Life Jackets
PFD - Type 2 x 2, Flotation Devices x 2.
Flares
6 x rocket with gun, 2 x smoke, 3 x handheld (red). All in date (port saloon).
Fire Protection
Fire extinguishers x 3 (Aft cabin, Galley, Fwd cabin), Fire Blanket x 1.
Electrics
BATTERIES:
10 x LifePo4 lithium batteries (CLI 100-12)- approx 1000Ah house bank; installed 2024.
Flooded-cell engine start battery replaced 2025.
(Spare electric outboard battery. )
SOLAR & HYDRO:
3 x 330W panels mounted on davits arch.
3 x Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/30 controllers with Eco-Worthy combiner - accessed via aft cabin.
Watt & Sea model 6000 hydrogenerator added (2026).
Victron Cerbo GX battery monitor and overall power display;
INVERTER & CHARGERS:
Victron MultiPlus 12V 3000VA / 120A inverter-charger (port saloon settee).
Victron Lynx distribution.
Watt & Sea trickle charger.
30A SmartPlug shore power lead.
Acu-Gauge tank monitor (fresh water/black water);
Xantrex DC/AC monitor;
ProMariner ProSafe monitor.
LIGHTING: Almost all interior lighting upgraded to LED (2025). Several internal 'touch' lights fitted with usb charging ports.
OTHER:
Raymarine Quantum radar / radar reflector;
Raymarine AIS;
Mast-mounted foghorn; navigation-light selector; Rule high-water alarm.
Starlink Mini.
10 x LifePo4 lithium batteries (CLI 100-12)- approx 1000Ah house bank; installed 2024.
Flooded-cell engine start battery replaced 2025.
(Spare electric outboard battery. )
SOLAR & HYDRO:
3 x 330W panels mounted on davits arch.
3 x Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/30 controllers with Eco-Worthy combiner - accessed via aft cabin.
Watt & Sea model 6000 hydrogenerator added (2026).
Victron Cerbo GX battery monitor and overall power display;
INVERTER & CHARGERS:
Victron MultiPlus 12V 3000VA / 120A inverter-charger (port saloon settee).
Victron Lynx distribution.
Watt & Sea trickle charger.
30A SmartPlug shore power lead.
Acu-Gauge tank monitor (fresh water/black water);
Xantrex DC/AC monitor;
ProMariner ProSafe monitor.
LIGHTING: Almost all interior lighting upgraded to LED (2025). Several internal 'touch' lights fitted with usb charging ports.
OTHER:
Raymarine Quantum radar / radar reflector;
Raymarine AIS;
Mast-mounted foghorn; navigation-light selector; Rule high-water alarm.
Starlink Mini.
Electronics
INSTRUMENTATION:
2 x Raymarine Axiom multifunction chartplotters: 9" helm console (with card), 12" nav station (slave).
Raymarine helm instruments for wind/depth/speed/log.
Ritchie Island Packet binnacle compass.
RADIOS: ICOM IC-M424G GPS VHF with cockpit command microphone;
ICOM IC-M802 HF/SSB with SP-24 speaker and antenna tuner;
Handheld VHF.
AUTOPILOT: Lewmar direct-drive autopilot steering unit with Raymarine controller and remote.
NAVIGATION LIGHTS: LED bow running lights, masthead tricolour, steaming light and stern light.
LED spreader/deck lights. Portable rechargable down lights fitted in cockpit (for dining table. ) Aft arch light.
2 x Raymarine Axiom multifunction chartplotters: 9" helm console (with card), 12" nav station (slave).
Raymarine helm instruments for wind/depth/speed/log.
Ritchie Island Packet binnacle compass.
RADIOS: ICOM IC-M424G GPS VHF with cockpit command microphone;
ICOM IC-M802 HF/SSB with SP-24 speaker and antenna tuner;
Handheld VHF.
AUTOPILOT: Lewmar direct-drive autopilot steering unit with Raymarine controller and remote.
NAVIGATION LIGHTS: LED bow running lights, masthead tricolour, steaming light and stern light.
LED spreader/deck lights. Portable rechargable down lights fitted in cockpit (for dining table. ) Aft arch light.
Sail Inventory
MAIN: Brand new 'North Sails' in-mast furling mainsail - fitted Aug 2026. Spare mainsail halyard fitted. Main can be deployed from numerous points of sail (manual deployment from cockpit).
GENOA: Brand new 'UK Sails' 115% genoa added 2026. Spare furling genoa - refurbished 2025. Headsails can be 'twin-poled' using forestay.
STAYSAIL: 'Qantum' self-tacking furling staysail on Hoyt boom - refurbished 2025.
CODE ZERO: Code Zero (2023).
PARASAIL: Parasail (2025) - can be used up to 25kts.
GENOA: Brand new 'UK Sails' 115% genoa added 2026. Spare furling genoa - refurbished 2025. Headsails can be 'twin-poled' using forestay.
STAYSAIL: 'Qantum' self-tacking furling staysail on Hoyt boom - refurbished 2025.
CODE ZERO: Code Zero (2023).
PARASAIL: Parasail (2025) - can be used up to 25kts.
Mast / Rigging
Keel-stepped aluminium mast (removed and fully overhauled - 2025).
Cutter-rigged sloop with fixed inner forestay.
Aluminium boom with in-mast furling / double spreaders.
Sparcraft rigid vang and Hoyt jib boom for self-tacking staysail.
2 x mast-mounted reaching poles.
Harken Mk III furlers to genoa and staysail.
Complete standing and running rigging replacements including furlers, gooseneck, boomvang and inspection of all chainplates completed 2025. Harken Mk III furlers to genoa and staysail. All running rigging replacements made between 2022-2026.
Double uncovered 3/16" stainless lifelines replaced 2022; stainless stanchions; robust pushpit/pulpit; stainless granny bars each side of mast.
Lines predominantly led aft; main traveller aft/outboard of cockpit; preventer lines; 2 x Spectra spinnaker sheets (2026).
WINCHES:
Cockpit: 2 x Lewmar 54 ST electric primary winches, 2x 30 ST secondary winches, 2 x Lewmar 44 ST coachroof winches.
Mast: 2 x Lewmar 30 ST winches. 3 x Lewmar OneTouch winch handles.
Cutter-rigged sloop with fixed inner forestay.
Aluminium boom with in-mast furling / double spreaders.
Sparcraft rigid vang and Hoyt jib boom for self-tacking staysail.
2 x mast-mounted reaching poles.
Harken Mk III furlers to genoa and staysail.
Complete standing and running rigging replacements including furlers, gooseneck, boomvang and inspection of all chainplates completed 2025. Harken Mk III furlers to genoa and staysail. All running rigging replacements made between 2022-2026.
Double uncovered 3/16" stainless lifelines replaced 2022; stainless stanchions; robust pushpit/pulpit; stainless granny bars each side of mast.
Lines predominantly led aft; main traveller aft/outboard of cockpit; preventer lines; 2 x Spectra spinnaker sheets (2026).
WINCHES:
Cockpit: 2 x Lewmar 54 ST electric primary winches, 2x 30 ST secondary winches, 2 x Lewmar 44 ST coachroof winches.
Mast: 2 x Lewmar 30 ST winches. 3 x Lewmar OneTouch winch handles.
Deck Gear
Fresh and salt-water deck and ancnhor washdowns, Stainless steel arch with solar and powered dinghy hoist.
Endurance EMD2000 SS electric davit winch and fold-out dinghy davit.
Folding teak cockpit table - recently varnished. Cockpit tether points. Kuuma BBQ fitted in aft cockpit. Fish-cleaning station, diesel jerry can brackets with covers, emergency tiller.
Transom boarding ladder plus deployable safety ladder. Integrated teak steps fitted to aft cockpit coamings and transom.
Electrically powered downriggers for deep water fishing. Mooring lines (several) and fenders with socks.
OTHER:
Custom starboard-quarter propane locker with 2 x 10lb aluminium bottles, regulator, solenoid, pressure gauge and dual gas sniffers. Large aft lazarette accessible from deck and aft cabin; spare propeller, emergency tiller rod and extensive spares. Spare starter, alternator*, freshwater pump, saltwater pump, filters and miscellaneous spares.
International Micron Extra 2 - New vinyl boot stripe (red). Full topside and deck polish, cockpit companionway and table revarnish. Zinc propellor paint - Rivergate Marina Aug 2026.
All anodes replaced - Aug 2025: 1 x prop, 1 x rudder, 1 x rudder shoe, 1 x shaft, 2 x thruster.
(2 x complete set of spare anodes on board).
Endurance EMD2000 SS electric davit winch and fold-out dinghy davit.
Folding teak cockpit table - recently varnished. Cockpit tether points. Kuuma BBQ fitted in aft cockpit. Fish-cleaning station, diesel jerry can brackets with covers, emergency tiller.
Transom boarding ladder plus deployable safety ladder. Integrated teak steps fitted to aft cockpit coamings and transom.
Electrically powered downriggers for deep water fishing. Mooring lines (several) and fenders with socks.
OTHER:
Custom starboard-quarter propane locker with 2 x 10lb aluminium bottles, regulator, solenoid, pressure gauge and dual gas sniffers. Large aft lazarette accessible from deck and aft cabin; spare propeller, emergency tiller rod and extensive spares. Spare starter, alternator*, freshwater pump, saltwater pump, filters and miscellaneous spares.
International Micron Extra 2 - New vinyl boot stripe (red). Full topside and deck polish, cockpit companionway and table revarnish. Zinc propellor paint - Rivergate Marina Aug 2026.
All anodes replaced - Aug 2025: 1 x prop, 1 x rudder, 1 x rudder shoe, 1 x shaft, 2 x thruster.
(2 x complete set of spare anodes on board).
Presentation
Remarks
Ownership History:
'Indigo Wave' has enjoyed just three owners since new, with relatively light use during her earlier years. Her original owner sailed her sparingly in North Carolina before she was purchased by her second owners and transported overland to Seattle. Their plans for extended offshore cruising ultimately changed, and the yacht--then named 'Lucia Rose'--was primarily enjoyed for recreational cruising and holidays.
Purchased by her current owners in 2021 and renamed 'Indigo Wave', she was initially based in British Columbia, spending her first three seasons cruising the spectacular waters of BC and Alaska for two months each year and many shorter cruises in the southern Salish Sea. Her cruising horizons then expanded considerably. 'Indigo Wave' sailed south along the US West Coast, Mexico, El Salvador, Costa Rica and Panama.
In 2026 she joined the World ARC, crossing the Pacific via the Galápagos, French Polynesia, Tonga, Fiji and Vanuatu before her owners elected to conclude their voyage in Australia. Following arrival, Indigo Wave was fully imported into Australia and prepared for sale at Rivergate Marina, with comprehensive servicing and detailing including her hull and superstructure, engine and generator. Having recently demonstrated her offshore capability across the Pacific, she is exceptionally well prepared to continue cruising--whether exploring Australian waters or embarking on another bluewater adventure.
A NOTE FROM THE OWNERS:
We chose an Island Packet because we wanted a yacht that looked after us rather than the other way around.
The Island Packet 445 is an exceptionally safe, sturdy and comfortable bluewater cruising yacht, with a standard of build and craftsmanship comparable to many Scandinavian counterparts, while offering considerably more interior volume, natural light and space.
We have particularly loved the openness and comfort of 'Indigo Wave's interior and how easily she became our home afloat. The generous galley with its modern appliances and domestic-sized washer/dryer has made everyday life aboard remarkably easy, particularly while cruising for extended periods.
Under sail, the Code Zero has been a firm favourite as it transformed light-air sailing, while our Whitehall rowboat has given us a wonderful way to explore and get ashore. Its electric davit system makes launching and retrieval effortless, and we love how neatly the tender stows beneath the aft solar arch when underway. The second Rocna gave us confidence anchoring in tidal rivers and narrow channels.
Above all, 'Indigo Wave' has given us an enormous sense of security. She is a beautifully built, immensely capable yacht that has looked after us exceptionally well in a wide variety of conditions and has been a wonderful home throughout our cruising adventures. Our greatest wish is simply that her next owners will enjoy, appreciate and adventure aboard her as much as we have.
A suite of operational instructions and user notes have been prepared for the next Owners with a compendium of manuals and receipts for major servicing and upgrades.
Survey 2025 available on request.
'Indigo Wave' has enjoyed just three owners since new, with relatively light use during her earlier years. Her original owner sailed her sparingly in North Carolina before she was purchased by her second owners and transported overland to Seattle. Their plans for extended offshore cruising ultimately changed, and the yacht--then named 'Lucia Rose'--was primarily enjoyed for recreational cruising and holidays.
Purchased by her current owners in 2021 and renamed 'Indigo Wave', she was initially based in British Columbia, spending her first three seasons cruising the spectacular waters of BC and Alaska for two months each year and many shorter cruises in the southern Salish Sea. Her cruising horizons then expanded considerably. 'Indigo Wave' sailed south along the US West Coast, Mexico, El Salvador, Costa Rica and Panama.
In 2026 she joined the World ARC, crossing the Pacific via the Galápagos, French Polynesia, Tonga, Fiji and Vanuatu before her owners elected to conclude their voyage in Australia. Following arrival, Indigo Wave was fully imported into Australia and prepared for sale at Rivergate Marina, with comprehensive servicing and detailing including her hull and superstructure, engine and generator. Having recently demonstrated her offshore capability across the Pacific, she is exceptionally well prepared to continue cruising--whether exploring Australian waters or embarking on another bluewater adventure.
A NOTE FROM THE OWNERS:
We chose an Island Packet because we wanted a yacht that looked after us rather than the other way around.
The Island Packet 445 is an exceptionally safe, sturdy and comfortable bluewater cruising yacht, with a standard of build and craftsmanship comparable to many Scandinavian counterparts, while offering considerably more interior volume, natural light and space.
We have particularly loved the openness and comfort of 'Indigo Wave's interior and how easily she became our home afloat. The generous galley with its modern appliances and domestic-sized washer/dryer has made everyday life aboard remarkably easy, particularly while cruising for extended periods.
Under sail, the Code Zero has been a firm favourite as it transformed light-air sailing, while our Whitehall rowboat has given us a wonderful way to explore and get ashore. Its electric davit system makes launching and retrieval effortless, and we love how neatly the tender stows beneath the aft solar arch when underway. The second Rocna gave us confidence anchoring in tidal rivers and narrow channels.
Above all, 'Indigo Wave' has given us an enormous sense of security. She is a beautifully built, immensely capable yacht that has looked after us exceptionally well in a wide variety of conditions and has been a wonderful home throughout our cruising adventures. Our greatest wish is simply that her next owners will enjoy, appreciate and adventure aboard her as much as we have.
A suite of operational instructions and user notes have been prepared for the next Owners with a compendium of manuals and receipts for major servicing and upgrades.
Survey 2025 available on request.
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