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Boat test: A voyager that's true to form

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Island packet 485, priced at $600,000 and designed by Bob Johnson, is regarded ideal for building strong seaworthy sailboats. With enough storage space to keep a family comfortable, the Island packet 485, a 20-ton, 51-foot LOA center-cockpit sloop, is a well-appointed escape pod.

Author: Bicholson, Darrell
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 2003

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Boat Test: A new tack for Jeanneau

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The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54 DS has a lot to offer in terms of performance, value, and new styling features. The cast-iron keel is externally fastened with stainless steel keel bolts, well spaced to efficiently handle the relentless load imposed on narrow-chord keel sections.

Author: Kretschmer, John
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 2004

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Subjects list: United States, Prices and rates, Equipment and supplies, Design and construction, Sailboats, Boating industry, Company pricing policy
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