Mike Q
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I am looking at purchasing a 2009 island pilot 435 for the great loop any comments
Island Pilot 435 great loop
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mvweebles
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For those like me who are not familiar, here's a listing for 2009 IP pilothouse. This one has an interesting radar mast on port side of foybridge that appears to hinge laterally to starboard to reduce air draft.
Looks like a nice boat. There are others with more experience in the Loop who can comment on any concerns. Personally, I've always been intrigued by Great Lakes' region boats. Often stored indoors during the winter and show near new condition.
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Looks like a nice boat. There are others with more experience in the Loop who can comment on any concerns. Personally, I've always been intrigued by Great Lakes' region boats. Often stored indoors during the winter and show near new condition.
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Peter
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Island Pilot and Island Packet same builder?
Mike, the Island Pilot in the listing Peter posted has Volvo IPS drives. If you're not familiar you should do some research on pros/cons of pod drives, and specifically the Volvo version for this case. For example, you couldn't change gear oil on early versions from inside the boat; needed to haul out. Seal issues early versions, also... eventually evolved to better, I think. Annual maintenance, and associated costs. Et cetera.
I don't suggest you should avoid; just better if you proceed with eyes wide open.
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Depending on which route you take, air draft (bridge clearance) can be under 16'. While I assume that the radar mast will lower, you should completely understand what's involved.
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Mike Q
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Thanks for your info
Mike Q
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Thanks Chris
The one I am looking at has added the oil change system and the seals have been replaced
Mike Q
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Yes it’s hinged should be no issues with bridge clearance
Mac2
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Passagemaker magazine did a good write up called "Island Pilot in the Islands" updated April 21, 2017
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Here is the article - it's actually based off the IP 395 but sounds like they are similar boats so the article is informative. Mentions maintenance of the Volvo seals.
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It’s nice to have options
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Of course. But usually there is some compromise involved.
I've done the great loop a few times. For me having well protected running gear and good slow speed economy and handling is more important than being able to travel at 20+ knots. In practice it's hard to have both.
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I looked at a new Island Pilot in the Great Lakes several years ago. It had impressive cruise and fuel burn numbers but I was not impressed with the build quality at the time. I would want a good survey, especially stringers, deck and tankage. .
