ISLAND PACKET 35 - Construction; Hull; Deck

CONSTRUCTION
I.a. Hull
The hull of the Island Packet is molded as a single unit
of fiberglass laminate consisting of alternating layers
of hand laid mat with triaxial roving saturated with
polyester resin. Triaxial roving is an advanced fiber-
glass reinforcement that is significantly stronger than
conventional woven roving materials. A solid fiberglass
(vs. cored) laminate is used for all Island Packet hulls
because of its superior impact strength and resistance to
puncture, factors of vital importance to the cruising sailor.
The exterior finish of all molded fiberglass parts is a
premium ISO/ORTHO/NPG type gelcoat which has superior gloss
and color retention, and maximum resistance to osmotic
blistering below the waterline. For information concerning
osmotic blister prevention, see the Island Packet warranty
and section V.b. of this manual. The boot stripe color is
painted on with a high grade acrylic enamel, and the gold
cove stripe is a weatherproof vinyl tape.
The bowsprit structure is molded integrally with both the
hull and deck and becomes a unit structure during the joining
of the deck to hull. It has heavy fiberglass surfaces on all
sides with a solid core of alternating layers of plywood and
fiberglass.
I.b. Deck
The deck utilizes a cored laminate construction for the
advantages of lighter weight, increased stiffness, and
improved insulation. The entire deck, cabin and cockpit
are molded as a single unit with a hand laid fiberglass
laminate consisting of layers of mat or mat and roving
saturated with polyester resin, on either side of a core
of Poly Cel , a matrix of glass microballoons and polyester
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