Tour of Island Packet 420, Sonamara, Ep. 2

This episode features a tour of Sonamara, a beautiful Island Packet 420. Lou talks about his new AB inflatable, the benefits of in-mast furling, their navigation systems and more. Patrice gives us the interior tour, showing off the galley, extensive storage space and many other cool features, which make this boat so special. (see video table of contents below products)

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Video Contents

00:11 Introduction

00:22 Island Packet 420

00:58 Anchoring system

01:21 Rocna anchor

01:54 Lewmar Windlass

02:22 Self Tacking

03:12 In Mast Furling

04:25 Navigation Package Raymarine, Icom, Vesper Marine

05:31 Paper Charts and Ipads

06:30 Holey Dingy  Batman

08:24  Tohatsu Outboard

08:34 The Galley

12:15  Ventilation

13:11 Aft Stateroom

13:43 Aft head

14:11 Saloon

15:24 Forward Stateroom

15:54 Lifting Berth

16:47 Forward Head

17:30 Engine room

19:05 Final Thoughts

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