Comments on Sail Far Live Free: Irwin 28 Boat Review

Given the age of Irwin 28's, making a passage ...

2012-02-16T09:09:49.428-05:00

Given the age of Irwin 28's, making a passage from Florida to Cuba/Bahamas will be more dependent on condition and the competence/preparedness of the captain and crew rather than the design of any one specific vessel. Having said that, I believe a properly prepared and maintained I28 would have no probably making either passage in light to moderate conditions. While she’s a good design, I would want a reliable weather window for crossing the Gulf Stream. If I were making a passage like this aboard an I28, I’d add locking mechanisms to the cockpit lazarettes to ensure they stay closed if the boat were to roll or get pooped. Also, replace the factory gate valves with proper seacocks.

Hi... I would like to ask if this boat(Irwin 28 mk...

2012-02-16T03:43:29.642-05:00

Hi...
I would like to ask if this boat(Irwin 28 mk ll)with the necessary
Maintenance(bring up to date standing rigging, engine[new]
New sails, and attention to old previous mentioned in this article
Problems)would be capable to sail safely from Key West to
Marina Hemingway, Cuba and from Fort Lauderdale to
Bimini(Bahamas)? Your input would be appreciated.
sailing_catalina30@yahoo.com
Thx

BTW - My 1970 IRWIN 30 leaked mercilessly at the d...

2012-01-18T17:23:23.677-05:00

BTW - My 1970 IRWIN 30 leaked mercilessly at the deck-to-hull joint, found that the joinery was pointy screws which had worked themselves loose. Best practice is thru-hull bolting with nuts securing joint. [SAMUEL BURNS, Catalina 309 Southernaire, Alameda Marina CA]