Precision 18
6 / 16 - score 60%
The Precision 18 is a 17.42ft fractional sloop designed by Jim Taylor and built in fiberglass by Precision Boat Works since 1984.
500 units have been built.
The Precision 18 is a light sailboat which is a high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top half. It is a good choice.
Precision 18 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 46%
| Model | Precision 18 | ||
| Length | 17.42 ft (55%) | the closest to 18.04 ft | |
| Beam | 7.42 ft (36%) | the closest to 7.87 ft | |
| Draft | 1.50 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 72%
| Sail area / displ. | 21.81 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 31.82 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 133.93 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 7.35 (72%) | the closest to 7.16 | |
| Capsize | 2.88 |
Hull 78%
| Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 15.42 ft (78%) | the closest to 15.75 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 4.25 ft | ||
| Displacement | 1100 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 350 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.26 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 145 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 27 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 52.25 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 82.50 sq.ft | ||
| I | 19 ft | ||
| J | 5.50 ft | ||
| P | 20 ft | ||
| E | 8.25 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Precision Boat Works | ||
| Designer | Jim Taylor | ||
| First built | 1984 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 500 |
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