"The new two-cabin, aft cockpit design by Bob Johnson incorporates all the signature elements that have won Island Packet their reputation as America's Cruising Yacht Leader(tm). An evolution of the company's successful aft cockpit 440, the 460 introduces a number of notable new features inside and out. An extended sheer line aft incorporates a traditional transom stern and a large swim platform. The large deck area aft of the cockpit is suitable for sun bathing or on-deck stowage, with two storage bins on either side providing space for LPG bottles and miscellaneous gear, and a central hatch opening to a large lazarette.

New interior features include a larger aft guest cabin with an exceptionally spacious double berth, and a more spacious navigation station.

Naval architect and company founder Bob Johnson says of his 27th new Island Packet model in 30 years,

"Our first aft cockpit, two-stateroom, two-head design was the IP38, which made its debut in 1986. This introduced a brand new arrangement concept to this segment of the sailboat market at that time. More than two decades and four evolutionary designs later, we continue to make improvements with each new model."

LOA: 48'9" / 14.86 m

LWL: 38'1" / 11.60 m

Beam: 14'4" / 4.37 m

Draft: 5'0" / 1.52 m

Mast Above DWL: 62'0" / 18.9 m

Displacement: 32,000 lbs / 14,514 kg

Ballast: 12,000 lbs / 5,443 kg

Sail Area: 1,148 sq. ft / 107 sq. m

Auxiliary Power: 75 hp / 56 kw

Fuel Capacity: 160 gal / 606 l

Water Capacity: 260 gal / 985 l

Holding Capacity: 55 gal / 208 l

Max Headroom: 6'5" / 1.98 m

Storage Capacity: 420 cu. ft / 11.8 cu. m

STIX 48

Cabins/Berths: 3/7

Disp/Length: 259

SA/Disp: 18.2

Ballast/Disp: 38%

Designer: Bob Johnson, N.A.

(All specifications approximate and subject to change without notice)