Island Packet 31 strengths and issues | Sailboat Owners Forums
Sep 13, 2019 · The Island Packet 31 Sailboat Overview The Island Packet 31, designed by Bob Johnson, founder of Island Packet Yachts, was the most risky and the most successful of the …
So are you really happy with your Island Packet?
Apr 5, 2009 · I’m considering purchasing my second sailboat. I have come across a 1983 26 foot Island Packet MKII that is available. In reading the various forums it is clear that most Island …
Which Island Packet? - SailNet Community
Aug 18, 2004 · The Island Packet is well designed for your needs. Large amounts of tankage and stowage are great aspects of these yachts. I suggest going with the 380 because of the …
Are Island Packets as bad as some claim? | SailNet Community
Mar 29, 2017 · I'm probably begging for a flame war, but I'm interested to hear opinions. I've heard a lot of good about Island Packets. And looking them over, they seem like excellent …
Thoughts on the ComPac 27 vs the Island Packet 27? - SailNet …
Mar 8, 2023 · The ComPac has external chainplates making inspection and maintenance pretty easy. The Island Packet 27 uses internal chainplates that are glassed into the hull.
Island Packet Closing Doors? - SailNet Community
Feb 26, 2016 · Seems they have issues? Perhaps restructure or gone forever? Called their numbers and they are indeed disconnected. Source Wikipedia Island Packet Yachts "After …
Island Packet 31' 1988 - SailNet Community
Jan 7, 2025 · I don't own an Island Packet 31, and in full candor I am a performance oriented sailor. There was a time when I did a lot of coaching of new sailors. There was a couple at the …
Blue Jacket 40 (new racer/cruiser) - SailNet Community
Nov 30, 2012 · Blue Jacket Yachts was recently formed as a collaboration between Bob Johnson from Island Packet and Tim Jacket, formerly of Tartan and C&C. Their first design is a new …
Open season on Island Packet; a question or two
Aug 9, 2006 · Review If you looked for the antithesis of the J Boats approach to cruising yachts, you wouldn't have to look any further than the Island Packet series. J Boats targets …
Puget Sound Chain Plate Replacement Recommendations?
Oct 3, 2022 · We need to get the chain plates replaced on our 1987 Island Packet 31. Does anyone have any recommendations in the Puget Sound area based on actual experiences? …