Cruisers Forum
 

Go Back   Cruisers & Sailing Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Cruiser Wiki Click Here to Login
Register Vendors FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Log in

Showing results 1 to 6 of 6
Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: rostyvyg
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-07-2017, 01:25
Replies: 78
Views: 34,283
Posted By rostyvyg
Re: Island Packet 420 - Opinions?

My point is, there are people bashing Island Packets who have no personal experience with particular models. Every boat designer tries to constantly improve based on owners' feedback. The Island...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-07-2017, 11:21
Replies: 78
Views: 34,283
Posted By rostyvyg
Re: Island Packet 420 - Opinions?

Two things to consider:

1. An age of a particular IP model - the factory was quite good listening to owners' feedback and changing designs accordingly (using thicker aluminum, quality controlling...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-07-2017, 08:56
Replies: 78
Views: 34,283
Posted By rostyvyg
Re: Island Packet 420 - Opinions?

And speaking about this particular model - Island Packet 420 - it is one of the best sailing (and still affordable) IP's that a crew of two could handle comfortably. Shame they stopped making...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 02-07-2017, 19:04
Replies: 78
Views: 34,283
Posted By rostyvyg
Re: Island Packet 420 - Opinions?

Well, in a seaway one should use salon settees which make excellent sea berths.
The three digits IP's have lead encapsulated in fiberglass in keels.
Aluminum water tanks are not an issue, aluminum...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-06-2017, 15:57
Replies: 78
Views: 34,283
Posted By rostyvyg
Re: Island Packet 420 - Opinions?

Listen, an Island packet is just not a light air boat. Same way as an RV is not a sports sedan. The boat was designed with one purpose - "cruising". She will get you from point A to point B in...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-06-2017, 12:09
Replies: 78
Views: 34,283
Posted By rostyvyg
Re: Island Packet 420 - Opinions?

Well, this is an answer I got from Island Packet customer service when I inquired about IP 420 chainplates: "The company changed where they sourced the chain plates after 1996. They got them from...
Showing results 1 to 6 of 6

 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 21:51.

Contact Us - Cruisers & Sailing Forums - Sitemap - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - Top

Google+
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Social Knowledge Networks
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
close

Privacy Guaranteed - your email is never shared with anyone, opt out any time.


ShowCase vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.