Island Packet 485..?

I have sailed the IP 485 No 2 or 3 many years ago on the Zuiderzee out of Lelystaad in the Netherlands in moderate wind. I was not impressed by its performance and its handling characteristics. But its technical instalations and layout made me shake my had. For example, the grey water from the forward bathrom was running free without any tubing under the floorboards in the salon to the bilge in front of the Yanmar engine.

Far to much money for this plastic bath tube. But I have no knowledge about newer models.

Just my 2 (Euro) cents

HTMO9

I sent your question to a friend who has a 31' Island Packet and this was his reply:

"I have an island packet 31 and they all have a great deal of free board, with more in the bow. I follow the owner blogs and forums. And have never heard of such. I have crossed the gulf stream in 16 ft seas without a drop on the deck. I'm sure some fool could manage it. But I don't see how."