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Meridian's "Dock on Command" vs. Pod Drives    Pod drives have transformed the docking experience, allowing even novice boaters to navigate tight spots with ease. Thanks to their advanced joystick controls and precise maneuverability, pod drives have made docking a breeze, offering the kind of control that feels i...

Greetings -  My name is Baby Baluga. I’m a 48 Pacifica Pilothouse and I wanted to tell you a bit about myself. Have a seat here on my back deck and relax while you soak up some sunshine. Feel the gentle breeze of the soft ocean air and taste the hint of salt on the tip of your tongue. Take in the aroma of ...

Notre Reve has taken us on wonderful adventures. She has been our home for 5 years and kept us safe on the water from San Diego to the Sea of Cortez in Mexico and across the Pacific Ocean to French Polynesia and back again.

In case you hadn’t heard, COVID-19 (also known as the Coronavirus) has changed the way we live our day to day lives. It’s effects have rippled throughout the world and...

Attention: Due to COVID-19, we are asking for all customers to call ahead to make an appointment to view boats. To schedule an appointment, please call us at 619 295 9669 or email info@californiayachtsales.com   Thank you for understanding and we look forward to working with you!   California Yacht Sales Crew

Sailing to the South Pacific sounds like a dream, doesn’t it? It was my dream that became a reality and now I am the sailboat that can make your dream come to life!

When Island Packet designer, Bob Johnson, decided to create an all new yacht to compliment his tried and true designs, he teamed up with Tim Jacket for the collaboration. Tim had been chief designer for Tartan and C&C. So, he knew a thing or two about combining luxury appointments with performance capabilities. The goal of the two was to cre...

The new Island Packet 349 bows to the traditions of a great boatbuilder while offering new boat buyers the latest in design-build technology. The new model represents 40 years of continual innovation and evolution in cruising yachts...

Island Packet is one of the longest running, American-made, sailboat manufacturers. It all began in 1978 when naval architect and yacht designer, Bob Johnson, left Endeavor Yachts to build boats of his own design. He began with the Lightfoot 21 and by the next year had purchased molds from a defunct company to create a 26 foot cruising boat he n...

With the introduction of the new 495 aft-deck cutter, the 485 which has been produced since 2002 is officially retired. When many sailors think of Island Packet, they are thinking about our signature center cockpit design. Thats because having a center cockpit creates a larger stern stateroom. It also changes the deck layout for which many saili...