Island Packet Yachts 349-18 S/V "Sea of Love"

[@HoratioBannister]

Hello 349-18! Gorgeous yacht. Love the self tacking setup, arch and hard dodger, well done! Interesting that you are going to weather better with the new self tracker. I have enjoyed the evolution of your fine boats. Don’t be afraid to repeat yourself in the videos, we love hearing all about them and seeing everything visually even if you feel the presentation is a bit less then desirable ie cushions in a stateroom. We don’t care, we enjoying seeing it all. Thank you!!

[@IslandPacketYachts]

Thank you so much for the comments! We will keep try to keep up the videos!

[@brownnoise357]

Count me in for that hard arch and Dodger too, plus that self tacking setup Wowed me too. Best Wishes and Fair Winds. Bob in Wales. 👍⛵️✨️✨️✨️PS, possibly a bonus for me is an opportunity to finally get to St Pete's to pick up a Sailboat, as I've owed a great Boat Broker there a Meal Out for a few years, but ever made it down to see him. I've never forgotten his help, a great guy. 👍

[@markph0204]

Another amazing Island Packet. Noticing the minute details and ty for sharing the changes. See you guys soon! ⚓️💙

[@IslandPacketYachts]

We are constantly evolving and doing everything we can to produce the best yachts possible! As always, thanks for watching! Can't wait for you to get to come down and see the factory!!!

[@brownnoise357]

So much to like in this boat, starting with the 4ft Draft, which is so important for getting into sheltered Bays when Running and hiding from Storms, ro be able to Anchor at Low Tide safely. A foot less than the 439 really has me thinking - a 5ft Draft if the 439, still isn't bad, but it does rule out a fair few great shelter Bays, when that storm swell gets Into a bay. Never had a problem with another boat with a 4ft Draft though, What to do, what to do. lol.Thanks for the look see. I suppose I should ask, is a 4ft Draft possible with the 439 ? as I need a delivery Skipper and a couple of crew to get the Boat where I want it to go, being disabled, and I want them to have comfortable accommodation and need two heads and a nice galley to keep us all well fed and watered. Best wishes and Fair Winds to all, Bob in Wales. 👍🤔⛵️✨️✨️✨️

[@IslandPacketYachts]

Bob, The 439 drafts 5' from the bottom of the waterline. When we launch the boats you will see that they are 6-8" below the boot stripe so they are actually drafting less than 5', closer to 4'6-8" instead of 5. No they can not be built with a shallower draft. Our hull and keel are one piece.

[@brownnoise357]

@@IslandPacketYachts Thanks so much for the very informative Reply, I'll be in touch when my piggybank is full enough to place an order, and I really like the look of things like the solid rear arch with Solar panel mounting, plus davits, as well as the Solid Dodger, plus I think your composite board indestructible replacement for Plywood - I have built a high quality hardwood Marine Ply Dory, and let's just say wasnt impressed with what happened to the ply laminates - is very impressive. Fingers crossed fully .pibbybank timing may be by the coming Autumn. Best Wishes to all at Island Packet, Have a great production year. Bob. 👍⛵️✨️✨️✨️

[@davidcook3101]

I want one exactly like this. I just need to come up with 300k.

[@edwardfinn4141]

Is the “ main sheet” arraignment different? Did you cover that elsewhere?

[@across_the_plane6800]

Finally!! I am very happy to see owners smart enough not to waste space, and power on a microwave. It is truly amazing how many people risk their health daily with these useless machines. Well done owners, well done! 🙏🏼

[@silvanocometta9760]

Wonderful boat. Terrible sound.