The Precision 23 is a 23.42ft fractional sloop designed by Jim Taylor and built in fiberglass by Precision Boat Works since 1986.
500 units have been built.
The Precision 23 is a light sailboat which is a high performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
Main features
| Model | Precision 23 | ||
| Length | 23.42 ft | ||
| Beam | 8.50 ft | ||
| Draft | 1.92 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 21.80 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 34.69 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 136.72 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 10.41 | ||
| Capsize | 2.53 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 20 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.33 ft | ||
| Displacement | 2450 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 850 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.99 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 247 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 35.33 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 109.33 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 137.81 sq.ft | ||
| I | 26.25 ft | ||
| J | 8.33 ft | ||
| P | 26.25 ft | ||
| E | 10.50 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 | 1986 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 500 |