| Island Packet Monohull Timeline | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | |
| IP 26 | IP 26, 29 Hulls, $28,567 A$, $67,233 A05$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IP 26 MkII | IP 26 MkII, 46 Hulls, $35,950 A$, $80,174 A05$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IP 27 | IP 27, 243 Hulls, $52,950 A$, $104,628 A05$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IP 29 | IP 29, 64 Hulls, $97,664 A$, $154,478 A05$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IP 31 | IP 31, 262 Hulls, $68,617 A$, $140,468 A05$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IP 32 | IP 32, 120 Hulls, $116, 664 A$, $190,348 A05$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IP 320 | IP 320, 54 Hulls, $159,350 A$, $205,520 A05$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IP 35 | IP 35, 178 Hulls, $129,783 A$, $222,011 A05$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IP 350 | IP 350, 141 Hulls, $187,450 A$, $247,155 A05$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IP 37 | IP 37, 60 Hulls, $178, 450 A$, $258,549 A05$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IP 370 | IP 370, 48 Hulls TD, $252,450 A$, $262,444 A05$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IP 38 | IP 38, 188 Hulls, $137,450 A$, $257,551 A05$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IP 380 | IP 380, 169 Hulls, $236,617 A$, $287,564 A05$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IP 40 | IP 40, 137 Hulls, $219,521 A$, $306,974 A05$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IP 420 | IP 420, 110 Hulls, $329,783 A$, $379,749 A05$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IP 44 | IP 44, 35 Hulls, $247,350 A$, $391,238 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IP 445 | IP445, 15 HTD, $479,950 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IP 45 | IP 45, 44 Hulls, $283,950 A$, $392,091 A05$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IP 485 | IP 485, 39 Hulls TD, $542,617 A$, $585,581 A05$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Island Packet Events | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 |
| Model(s) Launched | IP 26 MkII | IP 27, IP 31 | IP 38 | IP 35 | IP 32 | IP 29 | IP 44 | IP 40 | IP 37 | IP 45 | IP 350 | IP 320 | IP 380 | IP 420 | IP 485 | IP 370 | IP 445 | |||||||||
| Est. Monohulls Produced | 10 | 10 | 33 | 23 | 71 | 71 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 124 | 97 | 106 | 113 | 86 | 83 | 68 | 77 | 76 | 78 | 91 | 109 | 81 | 81 | 60 | 84 | 70 |
| Est. Cumulative Monohulls | 10 | 19 | 52 | 75 | 146 | 216 | 311 | 405 | 499 | 623 | 720 | 826 | 940 | 1,026 | 1,109 | 1,177 | 1,253 | 1,329 | 1,407 | 1,498 | 1,607 | 1,688 | 1,769 | 1,828 | 1,912 | 1,982 |
| Production Milestones | Shipped 2,000th boat | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Design Milestones | First pure Bob Johnson design | "new generation," refined keel profile, pre-tinned wiring, bronze flanged thru-bolted seacocks, and stainless steel ports | transom swim platform | elimination of the 'dolphin-striker;' finer entry, angled bow; refined keel shape with a finer trailing edge, a cleaner profile and cross section of the rudder, refined underbody shape | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company Milestones | First building on Wild Acres Road | Second building on Wild Acres Road | First boat builder to offer 10 year warranty against osmotic blistering | Third building on Wild Acres Road. First IPs displayed at London and Southhampton, UK boat shows. | Gel Coat process featured on cover of Professional Boatbuilder Magazine | 25th Anniversary | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Race Victories | Bermuda Ocean Race, IP 35 #16 | Caribbean 1500, IP 44 #01 | Caribbean 1500, IP 44 #12 | Caribbean 1500, IP 38 #72 | Pacific Cup, IP 38 #149; North Sea Regatta, IP 35 #124 | Caribbean 1500, IP 44 #12 | Caribbean 1500, IP 44 #30 | Marion-Bermuda Race, IP 35 #16 | Caribbean 1500, IP 35 #16; Bermuda Cup, IP 420 #43; Atlantic Cup, IP 485 #01 | Regata del Sol al Sol, IP 420 #39; Regata del Sol al Sol, IP 420 #73; Regata del Sol al Sol, IP 485 #17; Miami-Key Largo Race, IP 26 MkII #33; Chicago-Mackinac Singlehanded Challenge, IP 40 #60 | Regata del Sol al Sol, IP 420 Southern Cross; Regata del Sol al Sol, IP 420 Reflection; Regata del Sol al Sol, IP 380 Sunset | |||||||||||||||
| Global Dealers | United Kingdom (England) | Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Awards | Cruising World Magazine "Overall Boat Of the Year" IP 45. Cruising World Magazine "Best Value" IP 45. | Cruising World Magazine "Best Midsize Cruiser" IP 320 | Cruising World Magazine "Best Value" IP 380 | Cruising World Magazine 'Best Full Size Cruiser' IP 420. Sail Magazine Top 10 IP 420. | National Marine Manufacturer's Association 2003 Marine Industry CSI Award for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction; IP chosen as one of the "World's Best Sailboats" by Ferenc Máté | National Marine Manufacturer's Association 2004 Marine Industry CSI Award for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Circumnavigators | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1988-94 IP 38 #10 Happy C's | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1988 - 1993 IP 38 #63 Star | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1991 - 1997 IP 35 #70 Voyager | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1991 - 1996 IP 35 #02 Cygnus | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1994 - 2001 IP 38 #109 Wunschtraum | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1996 - 2002 IP 38 #139 September Song | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1997 - 1999 IP 40 #61 MADJK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1997 - 2002 IP 45 #03 DreamCatcher | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000 - In Transit IP 420 #12 Our Island | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001 - In Transit IP 40 #58 Ventana | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001-2002 IP35 #25 Déjŕ Vu; Solo, Non-stop, 189 days | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| World Events | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 |
| 1980 $ = | 1.00 | 1.13 | 1.23 | 1.27 | 1.32 | 1.37 | 1.42 | 1.44 | 1.50 | 1.57 | 1.64 | 1.74 | 1.79 | 1.85 | 1.90 | 1.95 | 2.00 | 2.06 | 2.10 | 2.13 | 2.19 | 2.26 | 2.30 | 2.35 | 2.40 | 2.48 |
| 2005 $ = | 2.48 | 2.35 | 2.25 | 2.21 | 2.16 | 2.11 | 2.05 | 2.04 | 1.98 | 1.91 | 1.84 | 1.74 | 1.68 | 1.63 | 1.58 | 1.53 | 1.48 | 1.42 | 1.38 | 1.35 | 1.29 | 1.22 | 1.18 | 1.12 | 1.08 | 1.00 |
| Mortgage Rate % | 12.66 | 14.70 | 15.14 | 12.57 | 12.38 | 11.55 | 10.17 | 9.31 | 9.19 | 10.13 | 10.05 | 9.32 | 8.24 | 7.20 | 7.49 | 7.87 | 7.80 | 7.71 | 7.07 | 7.04 | 7.52 | 7.00 | 6.43 | 5.80 | 5.67 | |
| Dow Jones Industrials | 964 | 875 | 1,047 | 1,259 | 1,212 | 1,546 | 1,896 | 1,939 | 2,169 | 2,753 | 2,634 | 3,169 | 3,301 | 3,754 | 3,834 | 5,117 | 6,448 | 7,908 | 9,181 | 11,497 | 10,787 | 10,022 | 8,342 | 10,454 | 10,783 | |
| US GNP (Bil) | 2,796 | 3,131 | 3,259 | 3,535 | 3,933 | 4,213 | 4,453 | 4,743 | 5,108 | 5,489 | 5,803 | 5,986 | 6,319 | 6,642 | 7,054 | 7,401 | 7,813 | 8,318 | 8,782 | 9,274 | 9,825 | 10,082 | 10,446 | 10,988 | 11,750 | |
| US HSD Median Income (constant 2002 $) | 36,608 | 36,042 | 35,986 | 36,001 | 36,921 | 37,648 | 38,975 | 39,453 | 39,767 | 40,484 | 39,949 | 38,791 | 38,482 | 38,287 | 38,726 | 39,931 | 40,503 | 41,346 | 42,844 | 43,915 | 43,848 | 42,900 | 42,409 | 43,313 | ||
| World Population (Mil) | 4,454 | 4,530 | 4,610 | 4,690 | 4,770 | 4,850 | 4,933 | 5,018 | 5,104 | 5,189 | 5,276 | 5,360 | 5,444 | 5,525 | 5,605 | 5,686 | 5,765 | 5,845 | 5,924 | 6,002 | 6,079 | 6,154 | 6,229 | 6,305 | 6,378 | 6,450 |
| US Population (Thous) | 227,726 | 229,966 | 232,188 | 234,307 | 236,348 | 238,466 | 240,651 | 242,804 | 245,021 | 247,342 | 250,132 | 253,493 | 256,894 | 260,255 | 263,436 | 266,557 | 269,667 | 272,912 | 276,115 | 279,295 | 282,434 | 285,545 | 288,600 | 290,116 | 292,801 | 295,507 |
| Americas Cup | Freedom (USA) | Liberty (USA) | Stars & Stripes (USA) | Stars & Stripes (USA) | America3 (USA) | Black Magic (NZ) | Team New Zealand (NZ) | Alinghi (Swiss) | ||||||||||||||||||
| World Series | Phillies | Dodgers | Cardinals | Orioles | Tigers | Royals | Mets | Twins | Dodgers | Athletics | Reds | Twins | Blue Jays | Blue Jays | Braves | Yankees | Marlins | Yankees | Yankees | Yankees | Diamondbacks | Angels | Marlins | Red Sox | ||
| Super Bowl | Steelers | Raiders | 49ers | Redskins | Raiders | 49ers | Bears | Giants | Redskins | 49ers | 49ers | Giants | Redskins | Cowboys | Cowboys | 49ers | Cowboys | Packers | Broncos | Broncos | Rams | Ravens | Patriots | Buccaneers | Patriots | Patriots |
| World Cup | Italy | Argentina | West Germany | Brazil | France | Brazil | ||||||||||||||||||||
| F1 | Alan Jones | Nelson Piquet | Keke Rosberg | Nelson Piquet | Niki Lauda | Alain Prost | Alain Prost | Nelson Piquet | Ayrton Senna | Alain Prost | Ayrton Senna | Ayrton Senna | Nigel Mansell | Alain Prost | Michael Schumacher | Michael Schumacher | Damon Hill | Jacques Villeneuve | Mika Häkkinen | Mika Häkkinen | Michael Schumacher | Michael Schumacher | Michael Schumacher | Michael Schumacher | Michael Schumacher | |
| Indy 500 Qualifying | Johnny Rutherford 192.256 | Tom Sneva* 200.691 | Rick Mears 207.004 | Teo Fabi 207.395 | Tom Sneva 210.029 | Pancho Carter 212.583 | Rick Mears 216.828 | Mario Andretti 215.390 | Rick Mears 219.198 | Rick Mears 223.885 | Emerson Fittipaldi 225.301 | Gary Bettenhausen* 224.468 | Roberto Guerrero 232.482 | Arie Luyendyk 223.967 | Al Unser Jr. 228.011 | Scott Brayton 231.604 | Arie Luyendyk* 236.986 | Arie Luyendyk 218.263 | Billy Boat 223.503 | Arie Luyendyk 225.179 | Greg Ray 223.471 | Scott Sharp 226.037 | Bruno Junqueira 231.342 | Helio Castroneves 231.725 | Buddy Rice 222.024 | |
| Euro Car of the Year | Lancia Delta | Ford Escort | Renault 9 | Audi 100 | Fiat Uno | Opel Kadett | Ford Scorpio | Opel Omega | Peugeot 405 | Fiat Tipo | Citroën XM | Renault Clio | Volkswagen Golf | Nissan Micra | Ford Mondeo | Fiat Punto | Fiat Bravo/Brava | Renault Mégane Scénic | Alfa Romeo 156 | Ford Focus | Toyota Yaris | Alfa Romeo 147 | Peugeot 307 | Renault Mégane | Fiat Panda | |
| MT Car of the Year | Chevrolet Citation | Chrysler K-cars | Chevrolet Camaro Z28 | Renault Alliance | Chevrolet Corvette | Volkswagen GTI | Ford Taurus LX | Ford Thunderbird | Pontiac Grand Prix | Ford Thunderbird SC | Lincoln Town Car | Caprice Classic LTZ | Seville Touring Sedan | Ford Probe GT | Ford Mustang | Chrysler Cirrus | Dodge Caravan | Chevrolet Malibu | Chevrolet Corvette | Chrysler 300M | Lincoln LS | Chrysler PT Cruiser | Ford Thunderbird | Infiniti G35 Coupe | Toyota Prius | Chrysler 300 |
| Computing | First optical disk | IBM PC and MS-DOS | Cray XMP - 420m MF | Apple Lisa, Compaq PC | Apple Macintosh | MS Windows | Intel 80386 32bit CPU | IBM PS/2 | First Internet Worm | MS sales $1 Billion | MS Windows 3.0, WWW | Internet backbone T3 | One million internet hosts | Intel Pentium | Netscape WWW Browser | MS Windows 95 | Web-TV | DVD, MS Office 97 | MS W98, iMac, Google | Iomega Zip Drives | Y2K Bug, MS W2000 | USB 2.0, MS WXP | eBay buys PayPal | MS W Server 2003 | IBM sells PC division | |
| Time Person of the Year | Ronald Reagan | Lech Walesa | The Computer | Ronald Reagan and Yuri Andropov | Peter Ueberroth | Deng Xiaoping | Corazón Aquino | Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev | Earth | Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev | George H. W. Bush | Ted Turner | Bill Clinton | Nelson Mandela, F.W. de Klerk, Yasser Arafat, Yitzhak Rabin | Pope John Paul II | Newt Gingrich | David Ho | Andy Grove | Bill Clinton and Kenneth Starr | Jeffrey P. Bezos | George W. Bush | Rudolph Giuliani | Cynthia Cooper, Sherron Watkins, Coleen Rowley | American Soldier | George W. Bush | |
| Best Picture | Ordinary People | Chariots of Fire | Gandhi | Terms of Endearment | Amadeus | Out of Africa | Platoon | The Last Emperor | Rain Man | Driving Miss Daisy | Dances with Wolves | The Silence of the Lambs | Unforgiven | Schindler's List | Forrest Gump | Braveheart | The English Patient | Titanic | Shakespeare in Love | American Beauty | Gladiator | A Beautiful Mind | Chicago | The Lord Of the Rings | Million Dollar Baby | |
| Best Album | 52nd Street | Christopher Cross | Double Fantasy | Toto IV | Thriller | Can't Slow Down | No Jacket Required | Graceland | The Joshua Tree | Faith | Nick Of Time | Back On The Block | Unforgettable | Unplugged | The Bodyguard | MTV Unplugged | Jagged Little Pill | Falling Into You | Time Out Of Mind | Lauryn Hill | Supernatural | Two Against Nature | O Brother Where Art Thou? | Come Away With Me | Speakerboxxx: The Love Below | Genius Loves Company |
| Best Play | Children of a Lesser God | Amadeus | The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby | Torch Song Trilogy | The Real Thing | Biloxi Blues | I'm Not Rappaport | Fences | M. Butterfly | The Heidi Chronicles | The Grapes of Wrath | Lost in Yonkers | Dancing at Lughnasa | Angels in America: Millennium Approaches | Angels in America: Perestroika | Love! Valour! Compassion! | Master Class | The Last Night of Ballyhoo | Art | Side Man | Copenhagen | Proof | Edward Albee's The Goat, or Who is Sylvia? | Take Me Out | I Am My Own Wife | |
| President | Reagan | Reagan | Reagan | Reagan | Reagan | Reagan | Reagan | Reagan | Bush | Bush | Bush | Bush | Clinton | Clinton | Clinton | Clinton | Clinton | Clinton | Clinton | Clinton | Bush | Bush | Bush | Bush | Bush | Bush |
| Key | Sources | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A$ | Average cost over all years of production | Economic & Population: | US Census Bureau | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| A05$ | Average cost over all years of production in constant 2005 dollars | Island Packet Data: | Island Packet Yachts www.ipy.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other: | Car of the Year, Motor Trend, Formula One, Indianpolis Motor Speedway, Time, www.listofbests.com, www.answers.com, www.wikipedia.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compiled by: | Douglas Hackney | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted on: | 19-May-2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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