Island Packet 32 - Perfect Compromise?

[roverhi]

We lived aboard and cruised on a Westsail 32 for 4 years. Had all the living space and storage we needed. Of course, the W32 is a BIG 32' boat. You could find one outfitted to the hilt for under $50,000. We averaged 118nm per day with virtually no engine usage with a max day of 176nm.

Someone on this site is offering a ready to go Alajuela 38 for around $60,000. http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...ng-158033.html The Alajuela is an Atkins Ingrid that has been optimized for sailing ability.

There are an awfully lot of boats out there under 38' and $50,000 that would make good cruising boats

Windward ability is something that is greatly over rated when it comes to cruising. Unless you are a masochist, you'll spend almost no time hard on the wind. The World Cruising routes are almost exclusively reaching and running.

Win

[valhalla360]

Obviously, different people live differently but I have to question the advice that interior accommodations aren't a key aspect of boat selection.

Not counting the 8 or so hours of sleep, we probably average 5-8hr per day in the cabin. Having a cabin that isn't comfortable would be a deal breaker.

[WindwardPrinces]

This thread is 4 1/2 years old. Not sure why someone created an account just to resurrect it.

[Eleuthera 2014]

Originally Posted by Bill_R

Hi Aaron & Jen...

Just think of Lin & Larry Pardey who sail in a 27' boat with no engine! You can definitely do it on a 32'er!

Best,
Bill

But there is little comfort on their boat...

Your choice is about compromise.... get the biggest boat you can afford is the oft heard advice...

GL

[icedog11]

Originally Posted by WindwardPrinces

This thread is 4 1/2 years old. Not sure why someone created an account just to resurrect it.

Seems Voodoo had a real nice experience on an IP32 and wanted to share without the pressure of starting a new thread.

[vodoo]

Sorry about the resurrection.... it was my first time using my new powers! Lol! I didnt notice. The date on this thread thingy. Story. Of my life a year late and a million bucks short. Have more fun y'all!

[WindwardPrinces]

Originally Posted by vodoo

Sorry about the resurrection.... it was my first time using my new powers! Lol! I didnt notice. The date on this thread thingy. Story. Of my life a year late and a million bucks short. Have more fun y'all!

That's what I figured. No big deal, but sometimes when this happens we get several of pages of advice to the person who has already bought and sold a boat or moved on to a different hobby by now. Looks like they might have gotten an RV instead.

[scgilligan]

Welcome to our little travel blog – Jake & Jill Adventures

These guys are cruising an IP31..so I think the size may be fine. Although they are not circumnavigating.

[WindwardPrinces]

Originally Posted by scgilligan

Welcome to our little travel blog – Jake & Jill Adventures

These guys are cruising an IP31..so I think the size may be fine. Although they are not circumnavigating.

Maybe, but the people who started this thread four years ago are cruising around on an RV now.

[scgilligan]

Originally Posted by WindwardPrinces

Maybe, but the people who started this thread four years ago are cruising around on an RV now.

Lol. I didn't notice the original date..it was "bold" on my PC so I just assumed it to be recent..guess the "resurrection" explains that. Oh well, it happens. Is the RV statement a guess or do you have information that I have not seen in the thread? Not that it matters to me, just curious..

[WindwardPrinces]

Originally Posted by scgilligan

Lol. I didn't notice the original date..it was "bold" on my PC so I just assumed it to be recent..guess the "resurrection" explains that. Oh well, it happens. Is the RV statement a guess or do you have information that I have not seen in the thread? Not that it matters to me, just curious..

Yes, it's true. There's a web page listed under their profile.

[a64pilot]

Probably 95% or better of the threads have already been asked, and answered.
Nothing wrong with resurrecting an old one as opposed to starting a new one, I don't think.

[WindwardPrinces]

Originally Posted by a64pilot

Probably 95% or better of the threads have already been asked, and answered.
Nothing wrong with resurrecting an old one as opposed to starting a new one, I don't think.

The point was that I think it was accidental, so now you've got well-meaning people trying to help the OP, who has since moved on to an RV.

[nominal]

Originally Posted by WindwardPrinces

The point was that I think it was accidental, so now you've got well-meaning people trying to help the OP, who has since moved on to an RV.

That's okay. For every OP that asks a question, there's a lurker who benefits from the answers. Even four and a half years later. In this case the lurker is me.

[herculesboat]

Originally Posted by roverhi

We lived aboard and cruised on a Westsail 32 for 4 years. Had all the living space and storage we needed. Of course, the W32 is a BIG 32' boat. You could find one outfitted to the hilt for under $50,000. We averaged 118nm per day with virtually no engine usage with a max day of 176nm.

Someone on this site is offering a ready to go Alajuela 38 for around $60,000. http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...ng-158033.html The Alajuela is an Atkins Ingrid that has been optimized for sailing ability.

There are an awfully lot of boats out there under 38' and $50,000 that would make good cruising boats

Windward ability is something that is greatly over rated when it comes to cruising. Unless you are a masochist, you'll spend almost no time hard on the wind. The World Cruising routes are almost exclusively reaching and running.

Win

Thanks for the information