BLUE JACKET - PERFORMANCE CRUISING SAILBOATS CRUISING WORLD'S BOAT OF THE YEAR WINNER 2014 Domestic Boat of the Year and Best Mid-size Cruiser The Blue Jacket project is designed by Tim Jackett (ex-President and Chief Designer at Tartan and C&C) in collaboration with Bob Johnson. With more than 30 industry awards between them, including 15 Boat of the Year awards, the Blue Jacket series of yachts embody the creativity and broad-based experience these two noted designers have displayed over the past 30 plus years, melding the performance prowess of Jackett with the cruising focus and manufacturing acumen of Johnson and Island Packet. Modern interpretation of a performance cruiser features either a three-cabin arrangement (or an optional two-cabin layout) with the amenities and build quality expected of a luxury sailing yacht. The powerful and versatile Solent-type sailplan features a working jib with self-tending Hoyt Boom® along with a large reacher for offwind work. Twin wheels and a large cockpit enhance both sailing and socializing, and all frequently used sail controls are convenient to the cockpit. Constructionfeatures 100% VE resin infusion technology with Divinycell® coring for both hull and deck. Fit, finish and materials and equipment selections typify the high standards of Island Packet.   

BLUE JACKET - PERFORMANCE CRUISING SAILBOATS CRUISING WORLD'S BOAT OF THE YEAR WINNER 2014 Domestic Boat of the Year and Best Mid-size Cruiser The Blue Jacket project is designed by Tim Jackett (President and Chief Designer at Tartan and C&C) in collaboration with Bob Johnson, Naval Architect and founder of Island Packet Yachts. With more than 30 industry awards between them, including 15 Boat of the Year awards, the Blue Jacket series of yachts embody the creativity and broad-based experience these two noted designers have displayed over the past 30 plus years, melding the performance prowess of Jackett with the cruising focus and manufacturing acumen of Johnson and Island Packet. Modern interpretation of a performance cruiser features a three-cabin arrangement (or an optional two-cabin layout) with the amenities and build quality expected of a luxury sailing yacht. The powerful and versatile Solent-type sailplan features a working jib with self-tending Hoyt Boom® along with a large reacher for offwind work. Twin wheels and a large cockpit enhance both sailing and socializing, and all frequently used sail controls are convenient to the cockpit. Constructionfeatures 100% VE resin infusion technology with Divinycell® coring for both hull and deck. Fit, finish and materials and equipment selections typify the high standards of any Island Packet built product.   

BLUE JACKET - PERFORMANCE CRUISING SAILBOATS CRUISING WORLD'S BOAT OF THE YEAR WINNER 2014 Domestic Boat of the Year and Best Mid-size Cruiser The Blue Jacket project is designed by Tim Jackett (ex-President and Chief Designer at Tartan and C&C) in collaboration with Bob Johnson. With more than 30 industry awards between them, including 15 Boat of the Year awards, the Blue Jacket series of yachts embody the creativity and broad-based experience these two noted designers have displayed over the past 30 plus years, melding the performance prowess of Jackett with the cruising focus and manufacturing acumen of Johnson and Island Packet. Modern interpretation of a performance cruiser features either a three-cabin arrangement (or an optional two-cabin layout) with the amenities and build quality expected of a luxury sailing yacht. The powerful and versatile Solent-type sailplan features a working jib with self-tending Hoyt Boom® along with a large reacher for offwind work. Twin wheels and a large cockpit enhance both sailing and socializing, and all frequently used sail controls are convenient to the cockpit. Constructionfeatures 100% VE resin infusion technology with Divinycell® coring for both hull and deck. Fit, finish and materials and equipment selections typify the high standards of Island Packet.