Island Packet 26 - 1
Description
The Island Packet 26 is an iconic American pocket cruiser designed by Walter Scott and Bob Johnson, marking the debut model for Island Packet Yachts (after initial builds by Traditional Watercraft). Produced from 1980 to 1986, it evolved from the tooling of the Bombay Express 26, with the MKI (1980-1982, 29 built) and MKII (1982-1986, 46 built) variants emphasizing bluewater seaworthiness in a compact, full-keel package. At 26 feet LOD (30 feet LOA including bowsprit), it's renowned for its sturdy fiberglass construction, cutter rig, and centerboard for shallow draft, making it ideal for couples or small families seeking coastal exploration, gunkholing, or light offshore passages. With a focus on safety, comfort, and simplicity, it sleeps 4-5 and offers surprising interior volume thanks to its 10.5-foot beam.
Construction Details
| Designer | Robert K. Johnson |
|---|---|
| Builder | Island Packet Yachts |
| Length | 26.000 ft |
| LOA | 30.000 ft |
| LWL | 24.080 ft |
| Beam | 10.500 ft |
| Displacement | 8000 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.500 ft |
| Min Draft | 2.330 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 39 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.67 ft |
| p | 31 ft |
| e | 13 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 ft | 11.67 ft | 31 ft | 13 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Island Packet 26 - 1 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 31 ft - (9449 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13 ft - (3962 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.91 ft - (10031 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 33.19 ft - (10116 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 208.22 ft² |
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Island Packet 26 - 1 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 32.57 ft - (9927 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.29 ft - (4660 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.59 ft - (8714 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.42 ft - (4090 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.97 ° |
| Area | * 218.56 ft² |
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Island Packet 26 - 1 - GENOA
| Luff | * 38.67 ft - (11787 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.48 ft - (4718 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.54 ft - (11137 mm) |
| Percentage LP | 125 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.59 ft - (4447 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 2.85 ° |
| Area | * 282.12 ft² |
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Island Packet 26 - 1 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 38.67 ft - (11787 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.26 ft - (5870 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.58 ft - (10845 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 559 ft² |
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