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16-02-2012
07:39
Chuck Howard
We are considering a newer used Island Packet 485 for our retirement cruising boat. We are looking to spend time on the East Coast / Gulf Coast ICW and the Chesapeake Bay as well as the islands , Bahamas and Caribbean. We would welcome the hear from current IP 485 owners of your likes and dislikes.
CDH
03-01-2013
17:32
Barron
Hi
I have just retired - my wife and I [Francie] have a 485 in Costa Rica. plan to spend time on the pacific coast and the later this year take it through the Panama Canal and then onto Granada and then, according to winds/hurricane season continue up to Chesapeake Bay
Over next few years up to St Laurent river, Quebec, Montreal,
We sailed the boat from San Diego south, handles very well, get about 8 knots with a moderate breeze, very easy to handle and maintain- very happy with it, is roomy and , with solar panels, wind generator, need little use of the generator unless washing and , occasionally ice making
All the best to you
Any questions skype me at alistair.barron
Cheers
Alistair
07-12-2013
10:36
dan mckay
been to shelter bay near granada, nice marina, stay away from granada though..also some nice marinas on the panama city side..
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