cardude01
Guru
- Joined
- Nov 26, 2012
- Messages
- 5,290
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Bijou
- Vessel Make
- 2008 Island Packet PY/SP
I recognized it as an Island Packet and owned one but never saw something quite like it. What's the history?
It’s a unicorn!
It was built as a 2008 Island Packet PY Cruiser, which was basically an SP Cruiser (their motorsailer) but with no mast. I ran it like that for a couple of years then had the short stabilizing rig professionally added by Mack Sails a few years ago before we went to the Bahamas, and it works really well. Plus with the right wind I can pull back on the throttle and save fuel when underway.
The lines all run back the the cockpit and the jib is self tending, so she is super easy to sail solo.
I’m not using her much lately however, so thinking about selling. Maybe after one more Bahamas trip this winter.