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We look at the Legend 50 & Island Packet SP Cruiser

by Fast Track Sailing on 13 Jan 2007
Peters Opal presented the Legend 50 UK Debut onEdition http://www.onEdition.com
Peters Opal hosted no less than four press launches at the Collins Stewart London Boat Show across nearly all of its six major brands. The launches all took place on the impressive stands of each brand.

The motor division unveiled three UK debuts: the stunning Azimut 47, and the ever adaptable and practical Rodman 940 and Rodman 1250 Fisher Pro. While the sail division dazzled guests with the Legend 50 UK Debut and the European Debut of the SP Cruiser motor sailer from Island Packet.

On the sailing side Sean Langford from Hunter Legend introduced the queen of the Legend fleet, the new Legend 50 to the UK . . . . . .

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Island Packet SP Cruiser motor sailer © Peters Opal http://www.petersopal.com
Island Packet SP Cruiser motor sailer © Peters Opal http://www.petersopal.com

While Bill Bolin, Sales Director of Island Packet based in Florida made the trip to London to proudly unveil the innovative SP Cruiser to the European press and public.














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About Peters Opal

Peters Opal are the sole UK agents for Bavaria, Island Packet and Legend sailing yachts and UK distributors for the Rodman, Sealine and Azimut motor yachts.

Peters Opal have offices in Chichester, Gosport, Hayling Island, Swanwick, Ipswich, Brixham, Kip Marina (Scotland), Cala D’Or, Denia, Sotogrande and Alcudia (Spain). www.petersopal.com

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