Want to meet Packet Cat owners on Chesapeake Bay

Hello All, Barb and I are new "want-to-be" IP Owners. Our interst is with the Packet Cat and would love to meet any current owner that is willing to share their feeling about this very interesting boat.
We currently sail Stargazer, a Hunter 32, out of Herrington Harbour North. The retirement carrot is getting closer everyday and the plan is to spend the winter months aboard a catamaran in Florida's Gulf Coast, or even the Bahamas.

Please contact me by phone, 301 619 8139 during working hours, or email me at [email protected]

Thanks,
Bill and Barb

Bill and Barb, Bonnie and I purchased a Packet Cat new in Rock Hall and sailed her for 13 years, the last nine as liveaboards. We enjoyed the PC and particularly Island Packet for its quality and support, both factory and other owners. We spent a lot of time aboard her traveling the east coast, all of Florida to Louisiana, spending the most time on Florida's west coast, Everglades and the keys. The PC is a great liveaboard yacht, very user friendly. She sails good, not great, but that suited us fine. If there are any specifics you would like to talk about or any areas of comcern feel free to reply to this post or call us at 610.762.8473. Fair winds. Bonnie and David

Thanks for the offer David and Bonnie, it seems we will be following in your wake. I'm convinced the PC is right for us, now it's a matter of finding the right one.

Hi all, we are very happy new Packet Cat owners here on the Chesapeake.
We found our 1974 Packet Cat right here in Deale MD at Harrington Harbor North. After a month on the hard, she is in tip top shape and ready for cruzin !

We would Love to hear from anyone with or wanting a Packet Cat and share tips, tricks, experience, etc, as we continue to upgrade our new baby. Stop by and say hi, or give us a call or text 301-646-6340 Fair Winds to all, Ron & Myra

Bonnie and I owned The Brac Cat for 14 years and liveaboard for 9. Other than sailing her we also like talking about her. Feel free to email or call. We are interested to hear about your PC and sailing plans. Bonnie and David

Hi David & Bonnie,

Nice to hear from you. The Packet Cat is sure a unique vessel, we couldn't be happier. For the next few years we will be mostly on the Chesapeake, after that many adventures are planned all up & down the East Coast, Keys, & Bahmas.

I would like to add a full Bimini with enclosure to expand seasonal usage. To do that I am planning on a structure like a radar arch so I can add a traveler toward the stern to make it easier to handle the boom and give us more enclosure over the helm. Have you seen anything like this done on a Packet Cat ?
Any input would be helpful.

If you are ever this way let us know & we can enjoy some time on the Bay, LAter, Ron & Myra