The Island Packet History


1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001
2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016
1979
 

Bob Johnson incorporates Traditional Watercraft, Inc., today better known as Island Packet Yachts. The company purchases molds for the 26 foot
“Bombay Express” from a local company going out of business. The first “Island Packet” (after 1983 it becomes known as the IP26 Mark I) was created from these molds but with a new interior, rig and numerous other design details by Bob.