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The results of the IP Owners Survey are displayed here. Results are updated on a batch basis, so it may take a few days before your results appear.
Only survey participants who have publicly posted their answers or selected for their answers to be publicly shared will be displayed on this page.
Bonus - Additional IP Data and Excel Model Links:
- ‘Total Cost of Boat Ownership Model,’ click here for MS Excel file that allows comparison of three different boats or financing scenarios
- ‘Dollar Inflation Calculator,’ click here for HTML version, click here for XL Version (MS Excel file) model that calculates value in 2005 dollars for 1980-2004 costs/budgets/expenses/etc.
- ‘IP Model Pricing by Model Year' & ‘Total Hull Production by Model’ Data, click here for HTML version; click here for PDF version
- ‘IP Monohull Fleet Charts' click here for HTML version; click here for PDF version
- ‘IP Monohull Timeline’ click here for HTML version; click here for Scrollable XL version (MS Excel file); click here for PDF version
- ‘IP Monohull Fleet Comparison’ click here for HTML version; click here for Scrollable XL version (MS Excel file); click here for PDF version
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IP
Owners Survey Results
Total IP Monohulls Produced to Date: 1,982 Current Survey Sample Set: 60
Survey % of Total IP Monohulls: 3.03%
Statistical Validity: My statistician friends tell
me that the Central Limit Theorem describes why distributions of finite
differences tend to be normally distributed. They also tell me that a sample
set of 30 or greater is statistically valid due to reasons related to the Law
of Large Numbers. If you can follow any of that, you know a lot more about
statistics than I do. For those of us non-stat-heads, the translation is
“because the survey has more than 30 respondents, the
results are statistically valid, but only for information that applies to the
entire IP Monohull fleet.”
If you are looking
for how relevant the overall survey answers are related to you or your IP,
check for data that will tell you about the overall survey sample set, such as
the % of First Time Buyers in question #1, the number of survey responses for
your model and the Weighted Average Model Age in question #2 and the number of
years of ownership in question #3.
Known issues: Note that the majority of
the survey boats were purchased used (between a minimum of 53% and 75%), so question #7 regarding the % of purchase
price to initially outfit the boat (average of 13.78%) may be
low when compared to the % required to initially outfit a new boat, which is
usually in the 20-30% range according to the IP dealers and others I have
spoken with.
As additional
survey responses are added, the totals and percentages will change to reflect
the population of the sample set.
Simply put, the
more owners that participate in the survey, the more accurate the numbers will
be.
1. How many IPs have you owned? (sample set: 82% are first time buyers, average: 1.20, median: 1.00)
0001: 1
0002: 1
0003: 2
0004: 1
0005: 1
0006: 1
0007: 1
0008: 1
0009: 1
0010: 1
0011: 1
0012: 2
0013: 1
0014: 2
0015: 1
0016: 1
0017: 2
0018: 1
0019: 1
0020: 1
0021: 2
0022: 1
0023: 1
0024: 1
0025: 1
0026: 1
0027: 1
0028: 1
0029: 2
0030: 1
0031: 2
0032: 1
0033: 1
0034: 1
0035: 1
0036: 1
0037: 2
0038: 2
0039: 1
0040: 3
0041: 1
0042: 1
0043: 1
0044: 1
0045: 1
0046: 1
0047: 1
0049: 1
0050: 1
0051: 1
0052: 2
0057: 1
0058: 1
0060: 1
2.
What model IP do you currently own? (sample set IP
model new list price average: $ 189,270 , median: $ 187,450 )
0001: IP-38
0002: 350
0003: IP 35
0004: 1992 IP 32
0005: 1996 IP40/72
0006: IP 380
0007: 380
0008: 350
0009: 380
0010: IP 29
0011: 40
0012: 1989 IP 31
0013: 38 (editor's note: references the 40 replacing the 38 below, so current may be a 40)
0014: 350
0015: 37
0016: IP 26 MKII
0017: IP 420
0018: 350
0019: 420-55
0020: IP 40
0021: IP 32
0022: 380
0023: IP 31
0024: 350
0025: IP-27
0026: IP 35
0027: IP 40
0028: 35
0029: IP 35
0030: IP 31
0031: 380
0032: IP 27
0033: IP 26
0034: IP 32
0035: IP 350
0036: 38
0037: IP 32
0038: 37
0039: IP 40
0040: 420
0041: IP-320
0042: IP-27
0043: IP 35
0044: 35
0045: 350
0046: IP 485
0047: 485
0049: 380
0050: 35
0051: 380
0052: 380
0057: 27
0058: IP 38
0060: IP 420 hull 29, 2001
3. How many years have you owned it? (sample
set average: 3.69, median: 3.00, minimum # purchased used between: 53% and 75%)
0001: just purchased Oct 2004
0002: 4
0003: 4
0004: 4
0005: 9
0006: 6
0007: 2
0008: 8
0009: 5
0010: 4
0011: 5
0012: 2
0013: 4
0014: 6
0015: 3
0016: 10
0017: 5
0018: 1
0019: 2
0020: 1
0021: 2
0022: 3
0023: 1
0024: 2
0025: 5
0026: 3
0027: <1
0028: <1
0029: 1
0030: 3
0031: 5
0032: 3
0033: 1
0034: 1
0035: 1
0036: 5
0037: 10
0038: 4
0039: 6
0040: 5
0041: 5
0042: 4
0043: 3
0044: 3
0045: 7
0046: 2
0047: <1
0049: 2
0050: 16
0051: 5
0052: 2
0057: 5
0058: 3
0060: 3
4. What were the top reasons you chose to buy an
IP?
0001:
quality and resale value
0002:
Suitability for offshore as well as coastal cruising, spacious accommodation,
rugged construction, conservative design
0003: Full
keel, quality, sheer line curve, room below, resale values hold.
0004: Build
quality. Interior space. Factory support
0005:
Quality and Resale Value
0006:
perceived quality and value. proven factual after six years of ownership.
0007: full
keel traditional trunk cabin look blue-water capable cutter rig
0008:
Seaworthiness, construction and fitting out.
0009:
Safety, comfort, low depreciation and maintenance costs
0010: It
was a respected marine surveyor's top pick when given my choices (Island
Packet, Pacific Seacraft, Morris, Bristol Channel Cutter) for a small
ocean-going boat that I could single hand (in my 70's and 80's. I am now 73).
0011:
Seaworthiness, safety, comfort, resale value
0012:
great living space, pleasant appearance, good sailing ability, very well built
0013:
Design, sailing ability, handles seas, stable.
0014: my
original purchase was made because I lived on the so.
0015:
Looks, design, interior design, ease of sail management, construction quality
0016:
Quality Reputation Design
0017:
Substantial ocean going sailboat. Reasonable cost relative to others Full keel.
Staysail rigged sloop. Interior comfort and livability. Headroom, I am 6'
3". Good systems.
0018:
Quality, blue water, go anywhere, resale
0019:
Safety
0020:
Quality seakindliness Cutter Rigged reputation retained value
0021:
Quality, reputation for seaworthiness, classic lines
0022:
Soundness Manufacturing Quality Value Retainability
Interior Volume (Lots of Storage) Full Keel / Comfort at Sea
0023:
Reputation for quality Interior space Classic design
0024:
Value, price, stability, headroom, length of beds
0025:
quality, visual impact, seaworthiness
0026:
quality good and safe rough weather sailing
0027:
Quality, safety, seakeeping ability, cabin and deck layout, appearance
0028:
interior and seakeeping. We were interested in a comfortable coastal cruiser
with passage capability
0029:
stability quality value
0030:
Construction and reputation, room below
0031:
Reliability, customer service, resale, comfort
0032:
Quality and comfort
0033:
shoal draft, durability
0034: More
room than our Cat 27 and a good stout boat for coastal cruising; plus a nice
looking hull and the reputation of IP for making sound boats.
0035:
Seaworthiness, reputation, looks, lay-out, ease in handling and quality.
0036:
Features and size for a family of four
0037:
Knowledge of IP quality of construction. Desire for space for family. Knowledge
that IP held their price well - first IP (IP27) sold for slightly more than I
had paid for it (used) 4 years earlier
0038:
strength, seakindliness, storage, sea berths, reputation of factory, IP owner's
list, shallow draft, long keel
0039:
Seaworthiness
0040:
quality of build, cruising offshore, easily handled rig with just two people,
teak and full keel
0041:
Quality and resale value
0042:
Safety, Integrity, Looks
0043:
Quality and offshore capabilities
0044:
build quality, beautiful looking boat, sailing ability
0045:
Quality, configuration, sea worthiness
0046: the
quality of workmanship.
0047: Quality of construction and systems. Anticipated resale value. Performance and comfort at sea.
0048: Coastal Cruising - draft. Construction, below deck accommodation.
0049: Solid & safe cruising boat
0050: safety, comfort
0051: Keel and rudder design, comfort and safety in moderate seas, comfort and layout below decks, Island Packet support of owners/boats after sale. Overall design and beauty.
0052: Cruising safety and comfort
0053: Safety in unexpected big seas. Liveaboard comfort for cruising. Flexible sail plan. Build quality.
0054: solid/safety built, reputation, comfort for liveaboard
0055: safety in storms and the
0056: long keeled cutter
rigged offshore yacht
0057: Safety, ease of sailing, comfort
0058: Quality and reputation
0059: Roominess, stability, and resale value.
0060: strongly built
5. What are the most significant negative
features/characteristics of your current IP?
0001:
refitting a used vessel is expensive
0002:
Engine access requires unmaking aft bunk and working in prone position for some
jobs. Single water tank
0003: teak
on deck, jib sheeting angle outboard and too wide.
0004:
Inability to sail to windward.
0005: Too
much Teak. Originally had virtually no practical Navigation Station.
0006: not
being able to get around wheel without stepping on seat.
0007:
single aluminum water and holding tank
0008:
Anchor locker, Embedded chain plates, poor pointing and much sideslipping
0009: Had
electrical trouble with first few Balmar alternator
components.
0010:
Aluminum water tank. Single water tank. Nav table too
small. Not the prettiest boat in the world - looks like she backed into a prop.
Don't like to look back at her broadside when I row ashore. The original fuel
booster pump was an intermittent (and unnecessary) problem until I (belatedly)
replaced it with a flow through Stewart Warner gem.
0011: Teak
maintenance
0012:
aluminum water tanks are attacked by chlorine and can leak, shower should not
discharge into bilge
0013: Tank
accessibility
0014:
Moving past the wheel in the cockpit, the size and capacity of the two drainage
outlets in the cockpit. I think It would have been wise to have at least two
more. The nav station is a pain; the one I had on the
32 was far better.
0015:
engine access, aluminum water tank (only one)
0016:
Pointing ability - a tradeoff that I accept
0017: I cannot
think of any!
0018: cost
0019: Have
not encountered any significant negative features to date
0020:
aluminum tankage - blinding flash of the obvious - mixing salt water and human
waste - a non starter.
0021:
Staysail boom; takes up too much room
0022: None
0023:
Steerage in reverse, Engine oil dipstick access
0024:
Difficulty working on engine, especially the impeller, having to take the bed
apart to work on engine, alum tanks that are too small
0025: too
much teak, aluminum holding tank problems
0026:
arrangement of nav station, difficult and expensive
replacement of tankage due to poor design
0027:
handling around the dock
0028:
backing
0029:
can't think of any
0030:
Light air performance, close quarter handling.
0031: not
the most beautiful sailboat design
0032: The
engine is hard to work on. It's a tight fit in the compartment. I'm in the
process of cutting in access hatches to make it a little easier. The larger
IP's seem to have much better access.
0033: weak
windward performance in light air
0034:
Aluminum tanks that can't be replaced without major cutting up of the floor,
but I haven't had to do any of that yet. My greatest maintenance gripe is the
lack of slack in wires and hoses. The teak is work but I like the look!
0035:
Ability to point- this will be our second season with the boat, and we will be
adjusting the rigging so that we may be able to sail closer to the wind.
0036: Some
hidden service problems...i.e. water tanks, wiring and plumbing is hard to
service
0037:
Access to engine. Access to replace hoses for head. Water tank - if it ever
needs replacing. Backing into dock - know it can be done but so far not
mastered this technique.
0038: none
0039:
Occasional leak at propane tank well. The cut of the bimini allows rainwater to
splash on the teak near the cockpit and then into the cockpit (Not an IP
problem). Backing up can be a chore but I am proud I got the hang of it.
0040: Long
haul potential problem with tank access
0041:
Sails on anchor
0042: The
teak is a bear! Engine accessibility
0043:
Aluminum tanks
0044:
doesn't sail well in less than 10knots, pointing ability, marina maneuvering
can be tricky
0045:
Negatives - none, have some minor irritations that are related to maintenance
and upkeep but they are not negatives with the IP Line
0046: no
room for customization at the factory
0047: Multiple tripping hazards caused by all the sheets and furling lines across the decks.
0048: Pointing ability. Need more handholds below deck. Water tank replacement.
0049: not enough time to sail her
0050: without a doubt, the crystals that form in the fresh water tank
0051: Nav station, backing in a cross wind without bowthrusters.
0052: Replacing the water and holding tanks when they start to leak
0053: Difficult to tack in light to moderate wind. Does not point as close as I would like. Too much leeway. "Wallows" in a following sea.
0054: access more storage in dead space, room for more batteries, better chart table access, better deck drainage/location of drain is wrong, too much teak on deck...just for looks
0055: Won't sail close enough in a light wind. (less than 10 knots).
0056: We
are used to proper nav stations over here [
0057:
slow, small and no private cabin
0058: Throttle lever and steering arrangement
0059: Too much plumbing, a lot of teak to maintain and poorly designed ice boxes.
0060: Slow downwind, aluminum water
tank reacts with minerals in water and forms hard particles blocking lines,
only one water tank so contamination leaves you without a reserve.
6. What are the most significant positive
features/characteristics of your current IP?
0001:
sailing characteristics and all the oohs and ahhs we receive
0002:
Easily and safely single-handed. Comfort. Manageable size. Rugged construction.
Shallow draft. Unfailing seaworthiness. Large tankage
0003:
great ocean sailing, solid
0004:
Comfort. quality
0005: They
sail well and faster than most, particularly in heavy conditions. They are safe
and comfortable
0006:
Stability, tough, gel coat after 7 seasons still has original luster. The boat
still feels like a new yacht to me.
0007:
comfort, safety
0008: seakindly, headroom, construction soundness
0009:
Safety, comfort, low depreciation and maintenance costs
0010:
Generally very well built. The unattractive stern does give her great space
below, and is a fine platform for a self-steering gear. I feel safe in her, and
plan to do a trans-Atlantic.
0011:
Retained value
0012: very
comfortable for liveaboards, great teak work, easy to
sail
0013:
Stable platform, quality builder, great interior design for size
0014: She
is a train on a track in bad following seas; below decks she has numerous
handholds and a narrow enough walkway throughout the salon for safety in a
seaway. Also the many dual systems she had on purchase saved me a ton of money
and time.
0015: very
well built with quality components
0016:
Comfort, Design
0017: The
reasons I bought the IP to begin with
0018: 1.
quality 2. capability 3. factory support 4. strong owner's group
0019: It's
attractiveness and ability to sail with a minimum number of crew
0020:
style & quality retained value, ocean going
0021:
Handling under sail, seaworthiness
0022: no
answer
0023:
Cockpit locker storage space. Interior space. Comfort under sail (less heel at
'higher' speeds). Roomy cockpit
0024: Ease
of sailing, stability and safety, full keel, interior teak and space, great
looks that everyone admires and hearing their "what a great looking boat"
0025:
Overbuilt hence very forgiving, seaworthiness, holds value, looks great,
roominess below
0026: full
keel giving good directional stability, sails well in all weather when
providing the right sail plan
0027:
Quality, comfort, roominess, sailing qualities
0028:
stable comfortable platform
0029:
quality of construction, value
0030:
Comfort, stability, looks
0031:
Reliability ,customer service, resale, comfort
0032:
Solid construction and excellent quality craftsmanship make our older IP easy
to work and worth keeping upgraded.
0033:
Robust construction; excellent attention to detail; barndoor
rudder
0034: Good
sailor, faster than others think she is, often much to their regret. Quality
hardware and construction throughout. Plenty of storage and room to stretch.
Engine is reasonably quiet.
0035: We
love our boat. I live aboard with my teenage son in the summer. Last year we
were on a mooring - it was very comfortable and user friendly. In terms of the
size of the boat - there are always three members of our family on board. When
our two older children join us, things get a little tight, but there is still
plenty of room for gear and people. We took eight folks out for a sail last
summer, everyone was comfortable. The cockpit is large and having the two seats
on the stern are wonderful.
0036:
handling, quality and support
0037:
Excellent for single handing. Versatile sail plan. Very forgiving even when
overpowered for wind conditions. FACTORY SUPPORT and knowledge.
0038:
tracks well, sails well, motors well, easy to maintain. nice looking, extremely
well designed and engineered.
0039:
Accommodations and comfort and seaworthiness
0040:
factory support, great sailing "in the groove," cutter rig, resale
value
0041: Beautiful
boat, sails well and is strong and stable
0042:
Handles the rough weather well. Quality of the boat
0043: full
keel, solid boat feel
0044:
beautiful looking boat, build quality
0045:
Quality, configuration, sea worthiness. Mostly though Tom Broome and the
superior factory support.
0046: the
solid makeup of the boat.
0047: Performance under sail. Seakindliness and comfort. Execution of raised salon, center cockpit design. Quality of fit and finish all round. Nav station. Lazarette. Engine room. Reefer and freezer (Frigoboat). Quantum sails.
0048: Aft berth still usable when offshore. More space then the 370. Ease of two handed sailing. Sea kindly.
0049: safe feeling in heavy weather
0050: comfort and feeling of safety, even in a big blow
0051: Looks and overall design. Sails very well in 7+ knots( Passes many white boats)
0052: Easy and safe to sail single handed in wide range of conditions, it sails like a dream!
0053: Lots of storage Space. Drop-down table is outstanding - seats six then folds away! Refuses to break in rough seas. Shallow draft. Full keel doesn't snag crab pots.
0054: quality of craftsmanship, use of quality materials, customer support, strength of hull and overall construction and design
0055: Safety in rough weather
0056: safety & build quality
0057: safety, bluewater sailing, ease of control/single handed. small easy to get into tight places.
0058: Stability, cabin arrangement, two heads/showers and lots of salon room.
0059: Comfortable interior plan and stability
0060: Sails and motors well in rough seas, large fuel, water and storage facilities; very stabile. beautiful woodwork
7. What % of the purchase price did you spend
to initially outfit/upgrade your current IP? (sample
set average: 13.78 , median: 12.00 )
0001:
question not included in submitted survey
0002:
question not included in submitted survey
0003: 15%
0004: 10%
The boat though was bought used and was already well equipped. Starting from
scratch, it would be more like 30% easily
0005: 25%
0006: 15%
0007: 10%
0008: 20%
0009: no
answer
0010: 20%
0011: 15%
0012: 8%
0013: 5%
0014:
about 25% of purchase price.
0015: 10%
but done over 3 years. Boat was not new
0016: 10%
0017:
About 30%
0018: 18%
0019: Boat
was bought used and completely equipped. Have not found it necessary to add any
significant items or accessories
0020: 10%
but the boat came in very good condition and well equipped
0021: 5%
0022: I
estimated that the first owner spent about 25 % of the advertised purchase
price to outfit the IP
0023: 0%
0024: 20%
0025:
bought used....came with almost everything
0026: 20%
0027:
in-process
0028: 10
0029: 20%
0030: 5%
0031: 0%
-purchased used with all the goodies already there
0032: 50%
Yes it actually says fifty percent. It was cheaper than therapy and I don't
regret a single dollar.
0033: 30
0034: Initially
very little; it was well equipped & I took a lot of auxiliary equipment
from our old boat. The first year I added a chart plotter and this second
winter, refrigeration. For a %-age, probably 2.5% including additional lines,
fenders, etc.
0035: Roughly
3% - all up grades
0036: 10
0037: Did
no upgrades at time of purchase - boat was moved from
0038: 15
0039: 20%
to 30%.
0040:
purchased used six month old boat roughly 20-25%
0041: 4%
0042: Zip
- The thing came with everything
0043: 0.5%
0044: it
was in great condition when i bought it, spent 5% of
purchase price
0045:
roughly 20% then added significant upgrades after we had owned the boat - watermaker, generator, etc.
0046: 20
0047: 10
0048: estimate 20% - upgrades planned
0049: 0% Bought new, included auto-pilot, chart plotter, std. instruments, refrigeration, dodger & bimini, windlass, CQR anchor and all chain rode at less than list $$$.
0051: About 5%
0052: 18%
0056: no answer
0057: 20%
0058: 17.6%
0060: 15%
8. What % of the purchase price do you spend
annually, on average, to maintain & upgrade your current IP? (sample set average: 4.52, median 4.00)
0001:
question not included in submitted survey
0002:
question not included in submitted survey
0003: 2-3%
0004: 5%
0005:
5-10%
0006: 1.5%
0007: 3%
0008: 10%
0009: no
answer
0010: 10%
0011: not
sure
0012: 8%
0013: 1%
0014:
possibly 2.5 to 3%
0015: 3% I
do most of my own work. It includes slip rental and insurance
0016:
5-10%
0017:
Maybe 4-6%
0018: 3%
0019: 1st
year was 10%. 2nd year I expect it to be about 2%.
0020: Not
sure . . . we had to deal with the 2004
0021: 2%
0022: 5%
0023: 3%
0024: 10 -
15%
0025:
8%...but it was a used boat and one of the smallest in the inventory
0026: 3-5%
0027:
in-process
0028: 7%
0029: 5%
0030: 3%
0031: 3.5%
0032: 10%
(includes slip, etc)
0033: 10
0034:
Including winter storage about < 2% but this is only after one season and
the boat has a new main and good running rigging.
0035:
Still trying to figure this one out! The sky is the limit. We do most of the
work ourselves, to keep the cost down. When you involve a boatyard the cost
goes way up.
0036: 5
0037:
Varies according to specific needs. Maintenance is cost of supplies only.
Rewired for externally regulated alternator, dedicated start battery etc equip.
about $2K. Bimini/dodger cost about $1K in supplies + $500 for sewing machine
0038: 10
0039: 10%
0040: 2%
0041: .02%
0042:
Purchased for $48K and spend $1k/yr for stuff [Editor's note: calculates to
.02%]
0043: 0.1%
0044: 3-5%
0045: good
question - maybe 2% but not tracking these costs - feel that upkeep is a
reflection on us and the boat so we do what we can to maintain the boat as
close to
0046: 1
0047: TBD
0049: $1,200.00 [editor’s note: calculates to .51% of average 380 purchase price]
0051: about 5%
0052: 5%
0055: 1 to 2%. Boat was bought loaded.
0056: no answer
0057: 5%
0058: 5%
0060: 5%
9. What are the most important/valuable
additions or changes you’ve made to your current IP?
0001:
electrical, electronic and plumbing
0002: Antal batt-care slide system for
conventional full batten main with lazy jacks. 90% heavy weather jib. Full
coverage dodger/bimini with side curtains.
0003:
quality B&G auto pilot, radar/chartplotter
0004: B
& G Linear Autopilot. fridgaboat refrigeration
0005: New Nav Station
0006: full
bimini and dodger because we do not like to be in the sun. Autopilot.
Decorating the interior to create a warm and happy environment.
0007:
dodger/bimini radar/plotter, windlass
0008:
Bimini, arch, autopilot
0009:
added equipment, e.g. SSB
0010:
Stewart Warner flow through fuel booster pump.
0011:
Chart plotter
0012:
cockpit side curtains, enlarged battery and alternator capacity, improved refrig. insulation
0013:
solar, enclosure, davits.
0014:
Adding DC & AC outlets, radar, below deck repeaters, and computer
integrated charting. Two independent GPS dodger and cockpit bimini, which
connect to form a complete cockpit cover for foul weather or sun. Fitted teak
Cockpit grate. Asymmetrical, Refrigeration, freshwater wash down at bow, my
anchor system
0015:
dinghy davits, integrated radar/chart plotter, salt water anchor wash down,
battery monitor
0016:
Maintaining and restoring it to original condition
0017: I
have not made any changes. But, did install the Weather Channel Marine system
that I like very much.
0018:
Upgraded electrical system. Windlass and ground tackle
0019: Have
not made any significant additions or changes
0020:
comfort - interior fans
0021:
Dodger/Bimini: Reverse Cycle Heat/AC: Chartplotter:
Stack Pack
0022: no
answer
0023:
Carpet (we have a dog who was starting to mar the wood floor)
0024:
Asymmetrical spinaker, cockpit speakers, flat screen
TV, teak refinished, kato lift, teak table and
lantern for cockpit, winter cover, replaced main halyard, cushions and back
rest for seats on stern
0025: GPS,
AGP batteries, charger, rail BBQ
0026: full
set of custom designed sails by North Sails
0027: none
0028:
none. we bought it equipped as we wanted
0029: air
conditioning/heat power monitor vwc1200 windlass and all chain washdown pump flat panel/dvd
player
0030:
Radar, GPS, new VHF
0031:
navigation hardware, windlass
0032: Full
Bimini/dodger, new sails, and all new rigging.
0033:
spinnaker (asymmetrical)
0034:
Additional insulation inside the ice box and Refrigeration.
0035: We
invested in a heart monitor - to keep track of of our
battery usage and we invested in a Fairclough cover
to protect the boat in the off season. We also purchased a Honda EU 2000
portable generator. It works very well - althought
its not powerful enough to run our air conditioner. Taking the load off the
batteries when you are on the mooring or cruising is important. Installing a
generator was going to be very expensive. This little generator is 40 lbs and
very easy to stow.
0036: New
sails, water tanks
0037:
Dedicated start battery, ext. regulated alternator and monitoring system. Topgun bimini/dodger with Stratoglass
0038:
Radar, safety equipment
0039:
Additional rigging hardware and sail capability (e.g., whisker pole, spinnaker
rigging, offshore sailing capability items)
0040: bow
thruster, davits, hurricane heating system
0041: Air
Conditioning
0042: Came
with the windlass, Raymarine tri data system and chartplotter / radar, a fully enclosed bimini / dodger system.
Love all that stuff
0043:
windlass, spinnaker, Balmar alternator
0044:
windlass
0045:
battery monitoring & charging, freezer/ice box re-insulation, waste
treatment (Lectrasan)
0046: no
answer
0047: TBD
0048: add dinghy and davits, add solar wind power, upgrade anchors and rode. Add boombrake / preventer.
0049: None at this time
0050: electric windlass, dinghy davits, refrigeration
0051: wash down, radar, chart plotter, sonar, Maxprop.
0052: RayMarine electronics and the new Weather Channel Marine weather reporting system.
0053: Chartplotter with radar overlay. Whisker pole.
0054: new chartplotter/radar, new windlass, wind vane, geniker, solar panels.
0055: air conditioning and color chart plotter and at times Radar. I also love my 65 lb plow anchor.
0056: I
had shelving installed to a) contain the curtains & b) provide extra grab
rails throughout; had made and mounted an instrument pod above the companionway
(now standard but mine is larger), fitted a glass fibre
bar across the fwd shower compartment to exclude water from the rest of the fwd
head, I increased the height of the helm pod and installed a runt board so a) I
can see the steering compass, b) see over the spray hood, and c) provided space
for a mug rack - essential, I drink a lot of coffee! Installed a permanently
rigged preventer to the boom and preventer
guys fwd, led aft; the lazy preventer guy becomes the
fore guy of my whisker pole, I also had the staysail lines and the genoa furling line led further aft via blocks to clear the
side decks, installed a whisker pole (I sail short handed so am not interested
in spinnakers or jennakers -down wind rig is a
poled out genny and main boom on preventer),
installed a rigid vang - makes main outhaul much
easier but beware of impingement of vang on the
granny bars, main sheet is marked; fitted liferaft
topside fwd of saloon hatch. Two extra midships
cleats - I can moor single handed using slip lines -if going in fwd I have a
line from one midship cleat looped aft to abaft the
primary winch back through the second cleat to my primary winch, I put an extra
hook on my boat hook facing down and simply place the loop over a shore
side cleat or bollard, motor slowly fwd wheel turned away from the shore
and can then step ashore. If going in astern I drop a bowline over
the offshore side aft winch & simply have a line looped shore side and back
to the near shore side aft winch and again motor slowly fwd. wheel turned
towards shore. A generator below the helm -ensure it is fitted the right way
round so that access to the oil dipstick is via the aft cabin (mine wasn't
initially), an extra gas strut to the fridge - now standard. A Max Prop or
similar - great in reverse. A fender board doubles as a passerelle.
A hands free mobile phone car kit, which mutes the radio/CD player.
0057: A/C, solar panels
0058: Installing a ProFurl furling main sheet boom.
0059: XM radio, cockpit rocker panel for selected items
0060: inverter, survival raft
10. What do you wish your current IP had, or
had more of?
0001: my
wife says storage
0002: Two
water tanks
0003:
Adjustable jib car that can be moved under load while sailing.
0004: no
answer
0005:
Higher quality tankage. Quantity is satisfactory but am concerned about the
aluminum
0006: better
chart table arrangement but with electronics this point has become a bit of a
non issue.
0007:
boom-furled mainsail
0008: fuel
tankage, two water tanks, deeper anchor locker, refer with sealed door
0009:
Can't think of anything
0010:
Water tanks. More room for batteries. Larger navigation table. LED navigation
and cabin lighting. Fully battened main sail with easy-hoist mast track and
Dutchman system.
0011: Full
enclosure for cockpit
0012:
additional fresh water capacity
0013: More
fuel tankage perhaps. Access to tankage
0014:
Windless, which could feed both housers, forward
seeking sonar, a REALLY DAYLIGHT visible chart plotter/radar display at the
helm,
0015:
genset and room for it
0016: A
little more powerful engine
0017:
Nothing.
0018: fuel
tankage
0019:
External black water, fresh water and fuel tank gauges
0020: Arch
as opposed to davits. Swim platform water maker
0021: no
answer
0022:
Rigid Vang
0023:
Separate shower area in the head. More galley storage (AC is currently under
galley sink). More storage in stateroom.
0024:
Easier way to do engine maintenance, more comfortable cushion seating in salon,
bigger fiberglass tanks, generator, rigid boom vang
0025:
bimini, oven in galley, larger hot water tank, non-Aluminum holding/water tanks
0026: more
fuel and waste tankage, better designed nav station
0027:
radar
0028: time
with me aboard
0029:
battery power, full shower
0030:
Larger head, better cabin heater
0031:
better built ways to winterize the water systems
0032: A few
extra feet. The only other thing I wished for on our current IP is an air
conditioner. I'll add one next year if I have time.
0033:
split backstay
0034:
Larger holding tank--15 gallons is ridiculous for a large boat with two cabins!
We find 15 gal = two people/3 days max.
0035: We
have a full enclosure for the cockpit on our wish list. Living in
0036:
better organized storage, easier access to electrical and plumbing, easier
maintenance of teak, the teak molding on cabin top is awkward
0037:
0038:
Nothing, I like it as is.
0039: We
are well equipped and other than various upgrades from time to time don't
really need anything. A bowthruster would be
convenient but they wont fit beneath the deck in the forward head/stateroom.
0040: full
cockpit enclosure, standing headroom carried all the way forward on dodger,
rigid vang
0041:
Cockpit enclosure
0042: I'm
putting on a traveler system and Nicro vents. Would
like the cutter system for more sail options.
0043:
nothing
0044:
radar
0045:
nothing, happy with what we have
0046: a
little more luxury
0047: Head water supply capacity
0048: swim platform, forward berth like the 370 (more accessible). Better windlass.
0049: hanging locker space
0050: N/A
0051: Bowthruster!
0052: A larger house bank. Will expand when have to replace the current batteries.
0053: SSB radio LWL
0054: better canvas on bimini, energy/batteries,
0055: Our boat is loaded and we have everything we need.
0056: I'm
now content!
0057: power, speed
0058: Electronics (Autopilot, radar and integrated chart plotter) and davits/arch for dingy and radar mount.
0059: n/a
0060: generator, perhaps davits or dingy storage
11. Given your current level of sailing
ability, what is the largest current or past model IP that you’d want to sail single-handed
on a blue water passage?
0001:
42-45'
0002: 420
or 40
0003: The
IP40, but it only matters arriving and departing port. Once offshore the bigger
the better.
0004: no
answer
0005: I
would sail any size IP if rigged appropriately.
0006: 380
0007: 420
0008: 350
0009: 380
0010: IP
29
0011:
Almost anyone can single-hand any modern Island Packet regardless of size.
Docking would be the only situation when you might need help.
0012: IP
380
0013: 420
0014:
NONE, singe handing any vessel for long passages is a feat for professionals
and/or maniacs. Actually the most common reason is poor judgment and
inexperience. Any one who has been on watch in a sea lane during a Nor-Easter
in night conditions, over a 6 hour period can tell you that.
0015: 485
0016: no
answer
0017: My
current IP420.
0018: 420
0019: The
420 that I now own.
0020: IP40
0021: IP
37
0022: 38 -
44
0023: 31
0024: Like
the 350 but might consider a 370 or 380 for single handling. We feel safer and
more comfortable with two people on board.
0025:
380....sailed with 2 crew IP-45 in
0026: IP
420
0027: 420
0028: I
wouldn't do single-handed offshore work
0029: 420
0030: 380
0031: The
bigger the better. I single hand my 380 but wouldn't really want to go on
extended blue water cruise alone
0032: 380
0033:
beats me
0034:
Picking up a mooring alone is more difficult than single handed sailing, but
I'd probably guess about 36' would be the max, but our 32 is the only IP we've
sailed.
0035: Blue
water passages are not of interest to us yet, nor is single handed sailing. We
need a little more experience.
0036: 40
0037: I
would feel comfortable with any of the IP models - they are all set up for
single handed sailing so except for confined quarters size is immaterial.
0038: 485
0039: I'm
not a singlehanded sailor. Stuff happens.
0040: 420
0041: 350
0042:
Never been out there so I cannot answer. Don't see it in the future either.
I'll go with the Mary Cabal boat.
0043: IP
38
0044: IP
35
0045: I
would be comfortable with any of the IPs single
handed provided that they include a roller furling main and are equipped with
proper storm sails.
0046: IP
485
0047: 485
0048: None - not qualified to do that yet.
0049: I like the 380
0050: 38
0051: 380 or 40
0052: IP 420
0053: IP38/380
0054: 380
0055: 485 would be nice
0056: I do
not think size is any problem if you rig for single handing.
0057: 35
0058: IP38. This is the perfect size boat for me/us.
0059: 38-40
0060: 420
12. If you could own any IP model for the
mission of passage-making blue water cruising with a mix of single-handed and
husband/wife sailing, what current or past model IP would it be?
0001:
IP-38
0002: 420
0003: The
IP40 or IP45, they are great boats and I have sailed on both to
0004: no
answer
0005: I am
very happy with my 40
0006: 380
I looked seriously at the 485 but was strongly discouraged by more skilled
yachtsmen. The 380 for a couple has proven excellent.
0007: 380
0008: 380
0009: 380
0010: IP
29
0011: 485
0012: IP
380
0013: 40,
420
0014: IP
350, or 420
0015: 485
0016: no
answer
0017: My
IP420.
0018: 420
0019: The
present 420
0020: IP40
or 420
0021:
IP445
0022: 38
or 380
0023: no
answer
0024: Like
the 445 for ease of engine maintenance and space plus sleeping area
0025: 370,
absolutely fantastic boat
0026: IP
420
0027: 40
or 420
0028: 35
or 350 to balance capability, comfort, acquisition and operation costs.
0029: 420
0030: 380
0031: 380,
420, 480
0032: 350
or 380
0033: Any
starting with the IP-27 upward
0034:
Can't answer, no experience with other IP's
0035: Buy
the largest boat you can afford and feel comfortable with. You will never
regret it.
0036: 420
0037:
Depending on financial resources and current market availability/pricing I
would look at the following: 380, 40, 420, 45 and perhaps the new one expected
for release in July (can't divulge size or configuration)
0038: 37
or 40
0039: IP
40. I remain convinced that the IP 40 is the best model for many reasons.
0040: 420
0041: 380
0042: 35 /
37
0043: IP35
0044: IP
35 or 38
0045: 350
0046: IP
485
0047: 485
0048: IP 40
0049: Maybe the 420 for the extra bathroom. But the 380 meets our cruising needs.
0050: 38
0051: 380 or 40
0052: IP 380 or IP 420
0053: no answer
0054: 420
0055: 485
0056: An
IP 420
0057: 37
or 38
0058: IP38 or IP420
0059: I.P.42 or 45
0060: 420
13. If you had to choose between a) a new
IP and a smaller cruising kitty, or b) a smaller or used IP and a larger
cruising kitty, which would you choose? (Sample set vote: 85% for b)
0001:
used/large kitty
0002: b)
0003: A
used IP and bank the extra cash for cruising.
0004: used
IP
0005: I
think a good used IP 40 is among the most undervalued sailboats available,
period.
0006: used
IP. Go to the factory then go see a well maintained IP the only difference is
the money you will save.
0007: (b)
0008: no
answer
0009: b
0010: b.
0011: New.
3 year stem to stern warranty is nice.
0012: B
0013: used
0014: A new
one that is smaller than my dream but bigger than what I am used to.
0015: b
0016: no
answer
0017: New
IP and smaller cruising kitty.
0018:
smaller and used.
0019: b) a
smaller or used IP
0020: No
contest - smaller boat, bigger kitty
0021: Used
IP/larger kitty
0022: Used
IP
0023: no
answer
0024: Well
equipped and well maintained used boat
0025: used
IP's are a great deal...after a careful survey to really understand scope of
work to make ocean ready
0026: used
IP
0027:
smaller boat / larger kitty
0028: smaller
or used IP.
0029: used
IP ...
0030:
smaller boat, larger kitty
0031: a
420 b 380
0032: used
IP (upgraded of course) and more $$$ in the kitty.
0033: IP's
are not for the financially challenged. Get a used Hunter, if money is a
problem.
0034:
Would never buy a new IP or any other boat; prices are just getting too
atrocious.
0035: The
used IP in our opinion is the way to go - they generally come with loads of
add-ons, which the seller can never really recoup on. The new IP's come with next
to nothing in terms of up grades. You can expect to put at least $8-$10,000
into a new boat. (Sails, dodger/bimini, electronics (A huge investment), lines,
safety equipment, dingy and motor, etc...)Owners of IP's take great care of
their investments, as a rule. So we bought used.
0036: b
0037: My
choice would be for a used IP (light use and less than about 5 years) and
larger cruising kitty. Remember if you buy new you have sales tax (guaranteed)
and an additional $20-50K to equip to your specifications
0038: used
IP
0039: The
question involves too many relative issues. I believe that if I couldn't afford
the IP 40 I would go in another direction entirely.
0040: used
IP (40 or 420)
0041: a
0042: A
0043: used
IP
0044: good
quality used IP
0045:
Cannot afford a new IP. In my opinion they have priced themselves out of my
market with the newer boats.
0046: A
0047: Smaller or used IP and a larger cruising kitty
0049: At our age I'd say new.
0051: used IP
0052: I'd choose an IP 40 or 44
0054: smaller IP and larger KITTY...NO QUESTION...who wants to be "boat poor"?
0056: Difficult. To fully kit out a new boat will probably add
close on a third to the cost.
0057: B
0058: b.
0060: b
14. If IP was not an option and you needed to
replace your boat tomorrow what vendors & models would you consider?
Survey Set Top Responses:
0001:
Tartan
0002:
Caliber LRC models, Valiant, newer
0003:
Valiant or Hylas.
0004: no
answer
0005:
Valiant, Caliber,
0006:
cannot answer with accuracy
0007:
Pacific Seacraft 37
0008: no
answer
0009:
Pacific Seacraft
0010:
Pacific Seacraft,
0011: Nauticat
0012:
Pacific Seacraft 35
0013:
Baba, Pacific Seacraft
0014:
Valiant, Used Crealock in good shape, Niagra, Morris, & Morgan
0015: no
answer
0016: no
answer
0017: That
is a bad thought. I would have to give that some more consideration.
0018:
Pacific Seacraft, Valiant, Caliber
0019:
Don't know
0020:
Valiant, Pacific Seacraft or Cabo Rico - all in the
forty foot range. Downside is that none have the interior space of an IP.
0021:
Pearson, Sabre
0022: no
answer
0023:
Erickson, Swan
0024: Like
the IP's too much to think about this
0025:
Pacific Seacraft, Gozzard
0026: Hallberg Rassy, Cabo Rico, Valiant
0027: Pacific
Seacraft, Caliber
0028:
Pacific Seacraft
0029: Hylas, Passport
0030:
Pacific Seacraft, Cabo Rico
0031:
Pacific seacraft 37-38
0032: A
used Cabo Rico or Gozzard
if I were going to upgrade to a larger model.
0033:
0034:
Would look for the best boat for the price and use.
0035:
Pacific Seacraft
0036:
Pacific Seacraft, Halberg Rassy
0037:
Maybe look at Caliber, Valiant, Cabo Rico, Hallberg Rassy
0038:
0039: I
have liked what I have seen with the Tartan. However, I have reservations that
it may be difficult and complicated to sail.
0040: Tayana (42), Shannon, Hardin
0041:
Don't know
0042:
Valiant
0043:
Pacific Seacraft
0044:
Southerly
0045: Not
sure, made the choice of boats at the time before we purchased our IP. Not sure
that I would be able to do the same at this point in time. Did look at the Cabo Rico, Tayana, and Pacific
Seacraft in this process
0046:
Tartan
0047: Amel, Hylas, Halberg-Rassy, Morris, Moody, Mason, Oyster, Tartan, Tayana
0048: Pacific Seacraft or Valiant.
0049: That’s a tough one. I would still go for a full keel boat.
0051: Pacific Seacraft, Gozzard
0052: Valiant, Cabo Rico
0053: One in the Beneteau "first" series. Sabre, Shannon
0054:
0055: Saga 48 or Sabre 45
0056: Halberg Rassy?
Nauticat
0057: Pacific Seacraft
0058: Not sure
0060:
15. If you could own any boat in the world, and
price was no object, what would it be?
0001:
IP-420
0002:
0003: J-44
0004: no
answer
0005: an
IP 445
0006: no
answer
0007:
Puffin 42
0008:
Oyster
0009: Swan
0010:
0011:
Oyster
0012:
Pacific Seacraft or
0013: IP
485 or Morris
0014:
0015: no
answer
0016: no
answer
0017:
Today, my IP420.
0018:
0019:
Don't know
0020: Hinkley, Shannon or an IP.
0021: Greg
Norman's yacht (Editor's note: Aussie Rules, click here to visit)
0022: no
answer
0023: no
answer
0024: Gozzard
0025: IP
370
0026: Hallberg Rassy 53
0027:
Morris 44
0028:
Without passage aspirations and having the desire to comfortably single-hand
coastal cruising, I'd not change.
0029: Hylas
0030: IP
485
0031:
Alden, Hinkley
0032: 48' Cherubini Schooner
0033:
0034:
Mason or Passport
0035: I am
very happy now!
0036:
Oyster
0037: I
think I would likely still stick to IP
0038: IP
37
0039: I
can't answer the question.
0040:
Perini Navi
0041: 40
ft trawler or IP-380
0042: Swan
80
0043: IP
35
0044: one
of the better Swedish makes at 40 ft
0045: no
answer
0046:
Oyster 55
0047: Unable to answer this one as I haven't evaluated all boats.
0048: never went there, prefer reality
0049: I'll stay with Island Packet
0050: Swan
0051: no answer
0052: IP 380 or 420
0053: no answer
0054: Hallberg-Rassey
0055: Not sure. Draft is important to us so the bigger the boat the bigger the draft IP485 sounds good to me
0056: Hypothetical?
Oyster 42 or similar Swan
0057: IP 370 or 380
0058: IP 40-45 something
0059: possibly a Valiant
0060: IP 485
16. In your opinion, what is the best boat ever
made for blue water cruising / world exploration?
0001: no
answer
0002:
Slocum's Spray, or Captain Cook's Endeavor.
0003: Saga
45
0004: no
answer
0005:
Pacific Seacraft are great offshore boats, but way too small for extended liveaboarding. The quality of the interior joinerwork on a new 40 I looked at was not close to the
quality of my IP 40
0006: no
answer
0007: no
answer
0008: no
answer
0009: no
answer
0010: Folk
Boat or Vertue
0011: not
sure
0012: no
answer
0013: Kady Krogen trawler, IP 485
0014: I haven't
sailed them all
0015: no
answer
0016: no
answer
0017:
0018: any
IP
0019:
Don't know
0020:
Probably the Valiant but with an IP as a close second.
0021: IP!
0022: no
answer
0023: no
answer
0024: For
our sailing needs - IP's. Do not have enough experience on other boats to
correctly answer this
0025:
Pacific Seacraft 37 or 40
0026: no
answer
0027: no
answer
0028: no
answer
0029:
Passport
0030: no
answer
0031: IP
0032: Cabo Rico if I was going to spend most of the time actually
in blue water, but Island Packet would be my choice when I'm actually at my
destination.
0033: my
opinion on this matter is worthless
0034:
There is no "best"; it depends upon the crew skills and use.
0035: no
answer
0036: no
answer
0037: No opinion
- I would be quite content with an IP
0038: IP
45
0039: I
can't answer the question
0040:
steel hulled sailing vessel
0041:
Don't know
0042: Not
educated enough for this question
0043: IP,
any model
0044: no
answer
0045: no
answer
0046: no
answer
0047: For my purposes, the IP-485
0048: no answer
0049: I really don't know.
0050: Swan
0051: no answer
0052: not qualified to answer. Have had to accept reality and forget the circumnavigation.
0053: Would look closely at an Amel Super Maramu for short handed cruising.
0054: Valiant
0055: I don't know. How about our 420?
0056: I
don't know
0057: IP
0058: IP
0059: n/a
0060: IP 370 or 420
17. What have been the worst things about your
lifetime IP ownership experience?
0001: cost
to refit
0002: Trying
to get IP to persuade Yanmar to stand behind a faulty
transmission. I was unsuccessful.
0003: Teak
on deck.
0004:
Maneuvering in tight quarters solo
0005: Hard
to say. Wish they would have put runways for running wiring throughout the
boat.
0006: dealing
with the dealer at purchase time.
0007:
Learning to back it up.
0008:
Transmission failure due to manufacturing defect which IP nor Yanmar would stand behind.
0009:
Electrical issues, but they were not bad.
0010:
Trying to figure out why the engine would stall occasionally, and at the worst
possible times. (It was that ******* auxiliary fuel pump.) (No problem since
replacement.)
0011: teak
maintenance
0012:
Difficulty working on engine in very close quarters
0013:
Wanting more sailing time.
0014: I have
a gremlin that sometimes doesn't allow the key to start the engine. Maybe once
in 300 times, this has existed for 3 years? No yard or mechanic has ever found
the reason although many have tried.
0015:
hurricane Ivan, lost use of the boat for 9 months
0016: no
answer
0017: No
being able to spend more time on my IP.
0018:
paying the note
0019: Have
no negative experiences
0020:
Hurricanes, hurricanes, hurricanes. Other than that none, but can't wait for my
tankage to go out. Can't believe such a great company missed the boat on this
one! If this was the auto industry we'd have a recall.
0021:
Constant upkeep of the exterior teak, fuel tank failure on earlier IP27
0022: Not
enough time to spend aboard
0023: no
answer
0024: Can
only sail for 8 months of the year
0025:
replacing a leaking holding tank....might be the worst event in my entire
sailing career
0026: no
answer
0027: none
0028:
finding the money for initial purchase
0029: None
0030:
Crunching the dock
0031:
winterizing
0032: The engine
compartment is my nemesis.
0033: I
have no serious complaints.
0034: No
complaints so far except for the short wires and hoses.
0035: no
answer
0036:
water tank replacement
0037: Not
being able to have my boat on the ocean - where it really belongs
0038: Not
taking enough time to go sailing on it.
0039:
Almost running into objects because of inattentiveness at the time.
0040: the
factory's learning curve on alternator/regulator matching to AGM batteries and
unwillingness to stand up and provide the proper charger and regulators at no
charge to take care of the problem (on 350) with high output alternator
0041:
0042: A
quart sized hole in the holding tank oozing out green goo
0043: none
0044:
damaging gel coat with anchor, maintaining teak
0045:
Problems getting roller furling mainsail problem corrected
0046: no
answer
0047: TBD
0048: Not being closer to boat.
0049: Not being out all the time.
0050: fresh water tank crystals
0051: backing into a slip in a strong cross wind.
0052: Could not afford it when we were younger.
0053: Learning to handle it in tight marinas
0054: that pesky misplaced deck drain!!! Too much teak on deck.
0055: Our Panda generator being fixed for 5000.00!
0056: Considerable
problems in commissioning, (who doesn't). New windlass - I still have a problem
with the anchor pawl- but I do have 10mm chain. Surprisingly machining problem
with steering (immediately rectified), and especially electrical. All now OK.
0057: Fuel problems, small diesel/ big prop problems
0058: Not having enough time to enjoy being on board. Helm and power lever arrangement
0059: n/a
0060: Backing into slips
18. What have been the best things about your
lifetime IP ownership experience?
0001:
other owners, everyone wants one.
0002: All
the great IP friends I've met through the list, some of whom have become
lasting close friends, several of whom have been valued crew on passage,
many have helped immensely with various problems.
0003:
Sailing the ocean with ease, plus all the great comments from people on the
dock as they look at your IP.
0004:
Confidence in boat's abilities
0005:
Being complimented at almost every port or anchorage about our boat
0006: No
factory call backs. Everything just kept on working properly. Any questions
with the boat just call 1 800 Tom or Warren are there to answer your questions.
0007: The
community of owners and the factory support
0008:
Ability to cruise anywhere I want without concerns of the vessel's
seaworthiness and safety.
0009: The
comfort, at sea on a passage, or coastal gunkholing,
and the feel of safety and security.
0010: The
feeling of competence the little cutter exudes when the weather turns foul and
my family is aboard.
0011:
Never felt that the boat couldn't handle rough weather. Always feel safe. Great
customer service also a factor.
0012:
reliable, comfortable, relaxed sailing
0013:
Sailing. Good factory back up.
0014:
Weeks and Weeks of bliss
0015: no
answer
0016: no
answer
0017: The
time I have spent on my IP.
0018: pure
joy of owning an IP. I have saved and waited 18 years,
0019:
Fulfilling a life's dream
0020:
Pride. A good sensing of safety and comfort for a boat that can go almost
anywhere and do anything.
0021: The confidence
that comes from knowing it's the highest quality boat made.
0022:
Ability to speak to a responsive factory rep
0023: no
answer
0024:
Friendly, helpful fellow IP owners, the expertise of the list, the family
feeling from owning an IP. The great sailing we've enjoyed. The help from the
IP group at the factory.
0025:
pleasure to sail and comfortable to stay on
0026: no
answer
0027: IP
quality & overall characteristics of the boat
0028: They
live up to the hype
0029:
Loyal owners group
0030:
Rendezvous
0031:
Safety, security
0032:
Pride of ownership and having people commenting what a great boat. This boat
has given us a wonderful memories.
0033: not
having to deal with shoddy construction or corner cutting on the part of the
builder
0034: Just
enjoy owning s special "yacht"; have fully enjoyed cruising & day
sailing on it. Especially the fact that she's faster than I anticipated.
0035:
Great experiences with family and friends. We love being on the boat. Its our
home away from home. Our cats even love it.
0036:
factory support, quality throughout
0037:
Friends I have made with other IP owners and opportunities to do some
"real" sailing.
0038:
Great home to live aboard for a year, strong, handled a gale without breathing
hard. Tons of storage.
0039: Having
dinner onboard with my family in a cove off the
0040:
factory support
0041:
Sailing with grand kids
0042:
Having trust in the boats ability and the anchoring with my wife
0043:
pride of ownership and feeling secure offshore
0044: the
pleasure of cruising my boat
0045: The
pride of owning a fine boat and the continued support that we get from the
factory.
0046: no
answer
0047: TBD
0048: Cruising we have done. Too few and short but still Great.
0049: Any time we are out on the
water.
0050: Confidence in the boat
0051: pride of ownership, comfort, good overall sailing and great fun.
0052: Our annual 2 months cruise
through the
0053: Comfort under way. Comfort at the dock. Safety and stability in rough seas.
0054: comfort inside in day to day living, smooth sailing and sail handling
0055: The boat has never let me down. I tell Ed at Gratitude to use me as a reference anytime.
0056: Terrible
thing to say but pride!
0057: safety, comfort and confidence in the boat on any sail. We were just towed (40 miles) in by the coast guard last week. Our 27 saved our lives from TS Arlene!
0058: Excellent assistance from the factory
0059: cruising the
0060: Feeling of comfort and safety
19.
Would you buy another IP?
0001: yes
0002: Yes
0003: Yes
in a heartbeat.
0004: yes
0005: I am
not in the market, but yes I did make a good decision. I would do it again if I
was in the market. New pricing has about limited my ownership of another new IP
0006: No
because my sailing days unfortunately are over. Buying the boat and operating
the boat has been thrilling. If I could I would.
0007: Yes,
but since I have the perfect one, why ?
0008: Yes
0009: Yes,
absolutely
0010: Not
one of the huge things they seem to need to build now.
0011: Without
hesitation.
0012: YES
0013:
Absolutely
0014: yes
0015: Yes
0016: Yes
0017: Yes,
without any question.
0018: yes
0019: Yes
0020:
ABSOLUTELY!
0021: Yes;
IP will always be my first choice
0022:
Absolutely
0023: Yes
0024: In a
heartbeat. Absolutely!!
0025:
absolutely...intend to in next 2-3 years
0026: yes
0027: Yes
0028: I
don't plan to need to buy another
0029: Yes
0030:
Absolutely Yes
0031: yes
0032: I
would purchase another IP without a second thought.
0033:
Maybe, but not any of the "Winnabago wannabee's" that IP seems to be gravitating toward
lately.
0034:
Without a doubt!
0035: Yes
0036: yes
0037:
Emphatically -YES!!
0038:
definitely but why when I like the one I have?
0039: I'm
too old.
0040: YES
0041: Yes
0042: Yes
0043: yes
0044: yes
0045: No,
I cannot afford a new one and I would not want to buy a used one and do the
things that are necessary in my opinion to bring it up to my standards.
0046: yes
0047: Yes
0048: Yes
0049: yes, without hesitation
0050: Yes
0051: YES
0052: If we live long enough to tire of this one.
0053: Yes
0054: you bet!
0055: Sure
0056: Yes
0057: yes
0058: Absolutely!!
0059: yes
0060: yes
20. Any additional comments or advice:
0001: buy
it and go, follow Mark Twains excellent advice: "Twenty years from
now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the
ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor.
Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." Good Luck
and Fair Winds
0002: Don't underestimate what help you can ask for and will receive from IP owners.
0003: When you get into the IP product, it is so difficult to make the move to another boat. Nothing else in the price range ever compares.
0004: no answer
0005: I may be selling my 40 if interested contact me at drussel@wbsnet.org It is very well equipped and in excellent condition. Price around $225,000
0006: no answer
0007: no answer
0008: no answer
0009: no answer
0010: No more aluminum water tanks. Build a small blue-water boat for the likes of me. Add a little bustle to make her pretty. Life is too short to sail in an ugly boat.
0011: no answer
0012: no answer
0013: The 40 took the place of the 38. A good used 40 has a great layout, is easily single handed and is a stable platform.
0014: She is a cruisers boat, and only appreciated adequately by those who have owned others.
0015: no answer
0016: no answer
0017: Buy an IP ASAP
0018: no answer
0019: Wish I was 20 yrs younger so that I could enjoy this boat that much longer
0020: Great boat, can't wait to spend more time on her. IP40 or IP44 may be the best IP ever built. The trend seems to be towards bigger boats and we think leaving the 30's behind would be a big mistake.
0021: It's a great boat with classic lines that really turns heads!
0022: no answer
0023: no answer
0024: Highly recommend IP's, great boat to learn on for safety and stability
0025: I am a naval architect so I would like to think my standards are somewhat higher than others with design and construction
0026: no answer
0027: no answer
0028: no answer
0029: Buy an IP
0030: no answer
0031: no answer
0032: Don't think too much, buy something and go sailing.
0033: I'm afraid my comments are not germane as far as your survey id concerned. Only a fool would would take an "Island Packet "(aka IP-26 Mk I) or "Island Packet - Mk II" on a serious blue water passage. But that's not what I bought one for.
0034: no answer
0035: no answer
0036: no answer
0037: Don't wait too long analyzing your options - find your IP and go sailing
0038: These boats handle great under power in close quarters if you take the time to learn how. They point just fine if you know how to trim the sails and avoid pinching. If you keep chlorine out of the tanks they are fine. I've owned boats with multiple tanks and it is a pain. If you need another water tank, add a bladder or jerry jugs.
0039: I gather you are looking. The older IPs are, to my way of thinking the best. Obviously, I am enormously pleased with the IP 40 we own. The sugar scoop stern on the new models is neither necessary nor attractive and the peninsula bunks are not conducive to offshore sailing. I must say that because of the time in life thing, I am considering selling my boat. That hasn't affected my answers because I don't really want to sell her.
0040: I believe IP is the best at factory support and long term ownership experience
0041: none
0042: The IP Forum is more fun than the Learning Channel! The education, advice and feedback is priceless
0043: Great customer service
0044: new IPs are not as beautiful as IP35 and 38
0045: no answer
0046: no
answer
0047: So far, the most satisfying of the 6 sailboats I've owned. Go for it!
0048: no answer
0049: no answer
0050: no answer
0051: no answer
0052: All boats of any type, make, shape or purpose need constant care and attention to their safety. Pay me now or pay BIG TIME later, your choice, don't be stupid.
0053: no answer
0054: get them to fix that DRAIN IN THE 380!!!
0055: It's not the fastest boat but after being caught in an offshore storm we are very confident we made the right choice.
0056: Not
really, perhaps not the best upwind boat but great off the wind, I'm not a
racer, safety first.
0057: I am selling the 27 and will buy a bigger IP ASAP
0058: no answer
0059: no answer
0060: no answer
21. Optional: Your IP's name:
0001: no answer
0002: Unity
0003:
0004: Half Moon
0005: Surrender
0006: barramundi
0007: Catspaw
0008: s/v Andante
0009: Northern Lights IV
0010: TRAFALGAR
0011: no answer
0012:
0013: Aussie Made
0014: Al-Lin's Dream
0015: Ptarmigan
0016: no answer
0017: Fully Involved
0018: no answer
0019: Free Spirit
0020: Indian Summer
0021: Betelgeuse
0022: IP 380-41, Blue Skies
0023: Circe
0024: Gypsy
0025: Captains' Choice
0026: Pacific Star
0027: Dream Catcher
0028: no answer
0029: Lucille
0030: no answer
0031: TAMARAK
0032: no answer
0033: Figaro
0034: South Wind
0035:
0036: Fantasia
0037: Kichigai
0038: Ad Astra
0039: Sea Lark
0040: lafalot
0041: Sunday Morning
0042: IP-27 #167
0043: Friendship
0044: no answer
0045: Gra'inne
0046: no answer
0047: Sea Cloud
0048: no answer
0049: Triple Stars
0050: True Colors
0051: no answer
0052: UnSeaSing
0053: no answer
0054: CYAN
0055: IP420-10 RAGDOLL
0056: Pipe Dream IP 420/82
0057: Kanza
0058: Dream Catcher / IP38-41
0059: Petrel
0060: Falcon