The Precision 185 is a 18.42ft fractional sloop designed by Jim Taylor and built in fiberglass by Precision Boat Works since 2001.
The Precision 185 is an ultralight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
Main features
| Model | Precision 185 | ||
| Length | 18.42 ft | ||
| Beam | 7.33 ft | ||
| Draft | 3.50 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 26.88 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 42.61 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 84.81 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 5.57 | ||
| Capsize | 3.06 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 16.67 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 3.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 880 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 375 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.47 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 154 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 27.25 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 57.04 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 96.75 sq.ft | ||
| I | 18.70 ft | ||
| J | 6.10 ft | ||
| P | 21.50 ft | ||
| E | 9 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 | 2001 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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