Note: All Island Packet models are subject to specification changes (dimensions, capacities, ratings, equipment, etc.) during their production life. The specifications given here are representative and should be used for general comparison only.
General Information For The IP26MkI
Island Packet 26 Mark I
The Island Packet 26 is a unique cruising sailboat designed for sailors interested in extended coastal cruising, offshore passages, weekending, or even just daysailing. The wide 10'-6'' beam provides an unusually spacious interior with accommodations for five. It also allows for a large, secure cockpit that will easily hold a group of friends and family.
- from the factory brochure
Documentation For The IP26MkI
Brochure
Spec & Price List
Interior Plan
Specifications For The IP26MkI
First Built
1980
LOA
30'
Sail Area
420
Last Built
1982
LOD
26'
Sail I
39'-0''
Number Built
29
LWL
24'-1''
Sail J
11'-8''
Displacement
8000
Beam
10'-6''
Sail P
31'-0''
Ballast
2750
Draft
N/A
Sail E
13'-0''
Fuel Cap
18 US gal
Shoal Draft
2'-4''
D/L Ratio
256
Water Cap
30 US gal
Mast Height
38'
SA/D Ratio
16.8
Holding Cap
12 US gal
Diesel HP
12
B/D Ratio
34%
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Running Rigging For The IP26MkI
Mainsail Rigging
Staysail Rigging
Other Rigging
Halyard
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Halyard
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Jib Halyard
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Sheet
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Sheet
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Jib Sheet
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Topping Tail
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Clew
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Boom Vang
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Topping Wire
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Topping Lift
- -
Reefing Lines
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Traveler Control
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Standing Rigging For The IP26MkI
Wire Size
Loos Gauge
Scale Reading Below 50 F
Scale Reading 50 F to 80 F
Scale Reading Above 80 F
Upper Stays
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Intermediate Stays
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Aft Lower Stays
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Fwd Lower Stays
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Check Stays
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Back Stays
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IMPORTANT : These are MAXIMUM (not to exceed) rigging tensions as measured using the indicated Loos gauges
Check tensions after initial setup of the rigging and after any subsequent adjustments.
Gauge readings may vary from stay to stay of the same type but none should exceed the maximum scale readings listed.
Please visit the Loos website for more information about the PT-2 and PT-3 gauges.
If you are not familiar with the process for tuning your rig please contact a qualified rigger in your area.
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