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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 02-12-2011, 21:27
Replies: 54
Views: 46,452
Posted By sck5
Re: Caliber vs Island Packet

It really is true that tacking angles arent always that important. In last season's round trip from Rock Hall MD to the Grenadines and back I could count on my fingers the number of times we tacked....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-06-2011, 16:50
Replies: 54
Views: 46,452
Posted By sck5
Re: Caliber vs Island Packet

southerlys sure are nice boats. now if i just had a half million bucks extra, i would be sailing one.....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-06-2011, 10:21
Replies: 54
Views: 46,452
Posted By sck5
Re: Caliber vs Island Packet

I have heard it said that IP's are better at anchor and Calibers better when under way.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-06-2011, 04:36
Replies: 54
Views: 46,452
Posted By sck5
Re: Caliber vs Island Packet

what someone above said about Caliber seacocks is true. They use marelon which is a fine thing to make a fitting out of, if only they would make the handles so they wont break off. You need to keep...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-06-2011, 12:45
Replies: 54
Views: 46,452
Posted By sck5
Re: Caliber vs Island Packet

I dont like the caliber 47's much at all. The 40's seem to me to be a way better designed boat for ocean passages - I actually like the galley on my 33 better for an ocean passage than the galley on...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-06-2011, 05:08
Replies: 54
Views: 46,452
Posted By sck5
Re: Caliber vs Island Packet

I dont think anyone who sails one would call a Caliber a "light boat". There may be heavier ones out there, but they are very solid cruising boats built for ocean passages. They are not light.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-06-2011, 18:52
Replies: 54
Views: 46,452
Posted By sck5
Re: Caliber vs Island Packet

No they are not the same. I have sailed on both and both are well made good offshore boats but Calibers (I have one) sail far better than IP's do. Especially if you occasionally like to sail to...
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