2002 IP 350

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Decrepit
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11 years 1 month ago #3857 by Decrepit

2002 IP 350 was created by Decrepit

I am new to the forum and Island Packets.

I am relatively new to sailing and am now ready to upgrade to a cruiser. We have an eye on a 2002 Island Packet 350. In my research I cannot find much on the 350. I am interested in weaknesses I should be aware of. I hear a Island Packet weakness is Chain plate inspection/replacement. Is that still an issue with the 2002 models? If this is such a big deal why hasn't IP corrected the design.

I will hire a surveyor but all my experiences with surveyors has been awful. I will do my own survey as well which usually takes me two full days.

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11 years 1 month ago #3858 by hayden

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Jim:

You have ZERO worries about the chain plates on a 2002 IP 350, the design and welding changed in 1997 time frame or thereabout and you have the newer better design that solved the issues. NO WORRIES. I know of now issues with the IP 350 that you need to be worried about. If you like the boat, and if you like the way it sails and if you can afford it, then I say, BUY IT and get out sailing. There is no better life than cruising around and simply living the sailing life. NONE.

Hayden in Hope Town Bahamas with about 6 other IPs

Hayden Cochran
IP35-165 Island Spirit
IslandSpirit35.blogspot.com
Rock Hall, MD

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11 years 1 month ago #3861 by Lou Griffith

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Hayden, we just had a professional rigging inspection on our 98' 350. The rigger said he couldn't easily get at the plates, but that we had nothing to fear in this area. He seemed very confident in the IP design and construction. One question, when did the tankage material change? We are replacing our waste tank which has several leaks in the bottom.

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11 years 4 weeks ago #3862 by hayden

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IP changed to fiberglass tanks with the IP 440. Older aluminum tanks are coated with epoxy. Replacing your holding tank is a good idea after about 7-10 years.

Hayden

Hayden Cochran
IP35-165 Island Spirit
IslandSpirit35.blogspot.com
Rock Hall, MD

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