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I need some feedback on the Precision 18

• Thread starter RussC
• Start date Jun 11, 2017
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Russ,my first boat was an 18,but I don't t have enough experience ( or usable memory) to answer your question. If you go to the trailor sailers site linked from this forum ( trailor sailers bulletin board?) You will find a very active and helpful Precision forum there,those guys can help.  

The P-18 is a somewhat tender boat. Keep in mind that the ballast is in a stub keel, with a centerboard that slots up into the keel. We had a friend with a Com-Pac 23, a much heavier boat. When he'd step on the P-18 at the dock, he would always be taken for a ride, because he was used to stepping on the CP23 and it wouldn't move. I think the P-18 is slightly more tender than my O'day 192, and I have a bit more ballast, and the boat is a bit bigger than the P-18. I like to occasionally "wash the toe rails," but if I'm doing that more than once or twice every 5 minutes or so, that's my hint that it's too puffy, and I should tuck in my reef. Overall, the P-18 is a great little boat, but it really is not much more than a ballasted dinghy. Was out in a friend's J/70 in a bit of puffy wind. With it's 600 pound lifting keel, it heels, but then it takes off! That thing is so fast!  

Do you let your wife helm the Victoria 18? I've heard many stories of people who are afraid of heeling, that once you give them the tiller and teach them to head up with too much pressure, they realize they are in control, and often start to push the heeling, knowing they can round up. Might get her less skittish, and trust the boat better....  

Brian S said: The P-18 is a somewhat tender boat. Keep in mind that the ballast is in a stub keel, with a centerboard that slots up into the keel. We had a friend with a Com-Pac 23, a much heavier boat. When he'd step on the P-18 at the dock, he would always be taken for a ride, because he was used to stepping on the CP23 and it wouldn't move. I think the P-18 is slightly more tender than my O'day 192, and I have a bit more ballast, and the boat is a bit bigger than the P-18. I like to occasionally "wash the toe rails," but if I'm doing that more than once or twice every 5 minutes or so, that's my hint that it's too puffy, and I should tuck in my reef. Overall, the P-18 is a great little boat, but it really is not much more than a ballasted dinghy. Was out in a friend's J/70 in a bit of puffy wind. With it's 600 pound lifting keel, it heels, but then it takes off! That thing is so fast! Click to expand

Crazy Dave Condon

RussC Hope your wife is feeling better. Suggest that you learn more with the use of sails not heeling ove 12 to 14 degrees even in a Victoria 18 I once owned. Crazy Dave  

Crazy Dave Condon said: RussC Suggest that you learn more with the use of sails not heeling ove 12 to 14 degrees even in a Victoria 18 I once owned. Crazy Dave Click to expand

Russ, sorry your wife has those kinds of difficulties. I remember how much I used to love bouncing along in our Boston Whaler 13 with 20hp motor, but my Grandmother couldn't stand it! I think the bumps and rolls and pitches of small boats are just what we have to deal with. When we get into bigger boats, the extra mass damp out the sharper movements. One thing I have heard about Precisions in general is that they have a flat-ish bottom, which tends to pound beating to windward in chop. It would be best for you to hitch a ride in one if you can, to see if it's acceptable.  

RussC Like I said I owned a Precision 18 and was merely suggesting less heel. Had to do that with my wife when we owned it. It was a trade in I took for a new Precision 23. I use to be a Precsion dealer stocking the entire line. Next time I will pass by your messages and that is all.  

Hey, Crazy Dave! Do you agree with the assessment that the Precisions tend towards flat bottoms and can pound in chop? Or am I mis-remembering that?  

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Dave, research a montgomery 17 one listed here, Montgomery 17, 2006, HEMET, California, sailboat for sale from Sailing Texas, yacht for sale  

Crazy Dave Condon said: RussC Like I said I owned a Precision 18 and was merely suggesting less heel. Had to do that with my wife when we owned it. It was a trade in I took for a new Precision 23. I use to be a Precsion dealer stocking the entire line. Next time I will pass by your messages and that is all. Click to expand

Being a major sailboat dealer I owned quite a few boats and at Smith Mt. Lake, I took a trade of a Vic toria which we sailed and then later in North Carolina as a dealer, I took a Precision 18 in trade and we sailed that too. Currently I own a canoe and two kayaks at age 66. A friend of mine, Mavilio ( now deceased) taught me a lot how to sail and his theory thru sail control and less heel has proved his theory to be true with small boats on heeling and he raced competively in the Med. I am also very much aware of smaller boats being tender. Also, my degree is in history but I do know boats and was very much involved with designs and innovations only if you knew. I had customers who felt uneasy with excessive heel and that included both sexes. As for those with disabilities, I sold boats that were for lack of words fixed so they could comfortably sail a sailboat and many sought me out. As for cancer, we have lost good friends who fought the fight and others who survived. My wife who is a microbiologist has worked at several hospitals, managed the microbiology labs in North America for one of the top leading pharmaceutical companies in the world and most notably Duke Cancer Research. I have also worked with veterans handling their affairs who too underwent chemo. As for your wife, I pray she is comfortable and chemo will work for her. I know this is a difficult time for you and if there is anything I can do, I wish I could help you. There are many things that you folks do not know about my family or me but you would surprised. However, that is personal and that included folks from all walks of life. Those experiences will go to the grave with me. However, one I am proud is my father is credited by the Army for the advocation, use and maintenance of helicopters to the U. S. Army Aviation and as a child, Gen. Marshal bounced me on his knee as a child. God was good to me in my dealership serving many and merely giving back to the community to include you. I merely made a suggestion and if you disagree with that suggestion, so be it but we can agree to disagree in a gentleman like manner. Dave Condon  

Hey, what about a Com-Pac SunCat? I had a friend with one once, never got a chance to sail it with him. It was a nice little daysailer, pretty beamy, so it might have a lot of form stability. Not sure if it's ballasted or not, does have a centerboard. My friend felt that it was somewhat under-canvassed, which again implies a bit more stability. It has a big, open cockpit, and a cabin big enough that he and his wife would sleep on board from time to time. I knew a guy on a forum once who made a poly tarp jib for his, which helped with the under-canvassed aspects. With a boom gallows, gaff rig, and hinged tabernacle, people rave about how easy it is to rig for dry sailing.  

Represented them too. Good boats  

If you are still interested in a Precision 18 you might want to post your question over on the sister forum for Precision. It has an active membership. Link to it below. http://forum.trailersailor.com/forum.php?id=11#1214132  

Thanks Tom, but I've decided against the P-18 due to what I consider insufficient fixed ballast. looks like a great little boat otherwise, and was hard for me to pass by, but...........  

I am resurrecting this conversation for those interested in a future Precision 18 purchase. I have a P18 that I’ve been out with 14x now in winds from 3-24Kts for 2-3 hours a sail and this boat compared to my previous Com-Pac 16 and Potter 19 is my favorite so far! The only major mod I did right off the bat before sailing was add 50# of lead shot (6 Snapple bottles worth under the cabin flooring) now after sailing a bit it might not be necessary but I’ll leave it. I have a New Rolly-Tasker 110% CDI RF Jib and a NEW Rolly-Tasker double reefed main. If you are sailing with old bagged out sails any boat will be harder to control! Even in a whisper of air she’ll scoot along. At @12kts I put first reef in at @18Kts second reef and roll jib up 50% she’ll make windward no problem unlike the previous mentioned also fine boats which have loads of stability at the expense of performance. Yes, when sitting at the dock and initially stepping on she will move a bit but sailing (with my added lead shot ballast weight and properly trimmed sails) at 10-12* heel she firms up solid and is on rails stable. I’ve only been in 2-3’ waves but have not noticed any problems pounding up to close reach. I’ve sailed with 4 adults in Cockpit beam reaching on main alone @15Kts and was impressed with room/stability. IMO a fantastic boat to learn HOW to sail with forgiveness to the beginner. * Do yourself a favor and Seal up Starboard side cockpit locker/cockpit drains. Easily done to fix the P18 Achilles heel  

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Precision 18

LOA –17′ 5″

LWL — 15′ 5″ BEAM — 7′ 5″ DRAFT, Board up — 1′ 6″ DRAFT, Board down — 4′ 3″ Displacement — 1100 lbs. Ballast — 350 lbs Sail area — 145 sq. ft. Mast height above DWL — 27′ Designer: – Jim Taylor

Our current perfect sailboat, which we purchased brand spanking new last April, is the Precision 18 from Precision Boat Works. This craft was designed by Jim Taylor who has many awards to his credit. He has designed Precision’s entire fleet. We purchased our P-18 from Hooper’s Yachts in Afton, MN. They are very knowledgeable about the business and took care of us very well. They even took us out for a sailing lesson a few weeks later. As they also sell used boats, they handled selling our old Capri for us too. I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly it went.

We had decided that our next boat should provide a more relaxing sail than the Capri gave us. It would be nice to feel like you could take a sip of water once in awhile, without feeling like you might take an impromptu swim, if you know what I mean. Our other criteria was that it should be big enough to have a couple of other people on board comfortably and that we could do an occasional overnight in it, or perhaps even a whole weekend. We figured perhaps one more summer in the Capri and then get some thing else. The search began.

With our experience with the Catalina Capri 14.2, we first started considering the Catalina 250 as something we might like. The pictures showed an attractive boat, and used ones could be had in the neighborhood of $20,000. I started my research reading every thing I could find in print and on the web. Catalina offers this model with two keel designs, one a wing keel, the other a water ballasted centerboard. I didn’t like the idea of launching the wing keel model, with a draft of 3′ 5”, at standard boat launches in my area as they tend to be rather shallow, plus all the lakes are about 3 feet below normal, with no end in sight. The disadvantage to our mind of the water ballasted model on the other hand, is that one, you loose 10 inches of head room in the cabin to make room for the water tanks, and two, everything I read stated that water as ballast is not very efficient as the water is contained in the hull rather than below the hull in the keel. Then if you add in that there is a real good chance of transporting exotics from one water source to another in the ballast tanks, then our search would continue.

We also considered the O’Day 25. These are a little bit older, but then a little bit more affordable too. We saw some listed between $6000 and $12,000, so a fairly large difference from the Catalina. These have a different keel arrangement than the Catalina’s, a shoal draft with a centerboard which tucks inside the keel. The draft is a more launch friendly 2′ 3”. We thought the interiors were more to our liking as well. More wood, nicer layout, etc.. My job takes me past Lake Pepin on the Mississippi river occasionally and I sometimes stop to eat my lunch at the park by the marina. On one lunching I noticed an O’Day 25 tied up at one on the slips. To me it looked like the designer was going for more headroom in the cabin at the expense of an eye pleasing hull form. Searching for perfection is such a pain in the “you know what” sometimes.

Precision Boat Works’ line had also caught my eye as a contender for the perfect sailboat. Their shoal draft keels, with lead as the ballast material and self-contained centerboards seemed to fit our needs best. They have a spring to the shear thats attractive to our eyes. Overall appearance that we both agree is nice to look at. A sharp entry at the bow. End boom sheeting. Loads of ventilation. A roomy cockpit. All lines led aft for ease and safety. Things are looking like we have found a winner. Now, to see one in person.

In the spring, after a long and miserable winter, I know, redundant statement, we went to the annual boat show in Minneapolis. We ogled the beautiful Island Packets, we drooled over the Tartans and we went home desperately wishing the snow would melt. Hooper’s had a booth at the boat show and we were hoping they would have some Precision’s there as well, but they did not. A couple of weeks later however, I heard a short radio spot about another boat show in St. Paul this time. I called Hooper’s and they confirmed that that yes they would have some of their Precision’s at the show. I casually mentioned to my wife that this was so and would she like to go take a look. Hurray! She did!

First we looked at the P-16, their smallest and most affordable cruising sailboat. We climbed aboard and went straight for the cabin. Although we both fit in it, that was about it. Could not imagine that this would be anything more than a place to store the sails and take a quick pee. Off to the next boat, the P-18. In the cabin we went, and while not exactly palatial, there was substantially more room than the P-16. With this we could spend a night or two. Have room to sit up straight and stretch out for a nap. Room for four, according to the literature, although we have yet to find any of our friends who are willing to give that a shot. A nice large cooler acts as a step into the cabin and holds plenty of food and beverages. We also inquired about the P-185, which is an 18′ dingy sport boat. We were told straight away that if relaxation was important to us then we would not find any tranquility there. Also we intended to keep our boat on the trailer and rig it each time we went sailing. The P-18 was said to be about as big as you would want for this. Bigger and you start thinking about slips very quickly. So after sitting in it for a few more minutes, my dear, sweet, loving wife asks “should we buy it!” Well my mother didn’t raise no dummy! “Of course we should buy it,” I say! So we are now the proud new owners of a Precision Boat Works P-18 , perfect boat number two. We completed our first summer of sailing this past October, with a final trip to Lake Mille Lacs with friends. We have learned a lot from her so far and we are sure to learn more next summer.

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Precision 18

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.

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Precision 18

Precision 18 is a 17 ′ 5 ″ / 5.3 m monohull sailboat designed by Jim Taylor and built by Precision Boat Works starting in 1984.

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The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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Precision 185, Well-Done Daysailing Performer

• By Alan Andrews
• Updated: November 6, 2002

The Precision 185 was voted Best Value for its combination of good sailing characteristics, substantial construction, and reasonable cost. First and foremost this boat performs well; yet it shouldn’t intimidate even entry-level sailors. The Precision 185 also appears well built, and at $7,495 is a tremendous value for an 18-foot daysailer.

We test sailed the Precision in the Severn River off the Naval Academy following the U.S. Sailboat Show in light air, averaging about 6 knots with puffs to around 10 and lulls down around 4. With two aboard, the boat went well both upwind and down. Tacking angles were better than average for an introductory-level daysailer, much closer-winded than many shoal-draft cruiser/racers, but as expected, seemed just a shade wider than the highest performance dinghies. We could roll tack the Precision, but still the boat was stable enough that we never felt on edge as many narrower waterline dinghies feel. In the puffy conditions this Jim Taylor design accelerated quickly and responded well to moving crewweight from leeward side to weather and back again. In each position–to leeward, crouched over the board trunk, on the weather seats, or hiking–there was a comfortable place to sit and the path across presented fewer obstacles than many dinghies. As racers, the judges had the instinct to sit on the wide rail and hike out in the gusts. This would have been difficult in breezier conditions without hiking straps but that could easily be rectified.

Downwind it was easy to go wing and wing, heeled to weather with the helmsman holding the jib out. This boat is so stable that the crew was also to weather instead of the usual centerline position on the board trunk, even with the centerboard mostly raised. For daysailing or one-design racing, downwind speed was fine but a spinnaker or gennaker would have certainly improved performance. As judge Meade Gougeon noted, “I envision this hull having great surfing potential that could get unlocked with the right spinnaker package.”

We simulated a dinghy race starting line, stopping with sails luffing and then sheeting in just above the leeward pin. The Precision 185 held position well and then accelerated smoothly off the line when we sheeted in. In addition to performance sailing, the Precision 185 is targeted towards daysailing whether singlehanding or with four or more aboard. Its ballasted board and the fact you can roller furl the jib and sail on main alone expand the range for comfortable singlehanding. Testing the other end of the spectrum, the whole judging panel came aboard, including BOTY Director Peter d’Anjou, for a total of four skeptical speed merchants. All of us were pleasantly surprised that the Precision still moved well, had plenty of seating and, ever mindful of speed, didn’t excessively drag its transom.

Precision and Jim Taylor have been in the trailerable boat market for almost 20 years and their experience shows in the 185. It’s clear this boat was designed to sail in shallow waters with the kick-up rudder and centerboard. The board relies on steel ballast to hold it down, but will automatically pivot up in an accidental grounding. The kick-up rudder has a line that holds it down, led to a pressure release Clamcleat on the underside of the tiller. This arrangement is also well-suited to ramp launching or finding a nice beach for lunch between races.

Also notable on this Precision are a spray rail protecting the cockpit, a 36-quart cooler located between the mast and centerboard trunk, and a swim step separated from the cockpit by enough of a coaming that moderate chop won’t come aboard. There’s also a storage locker under the foredeck.

Hardware is simple and primarily by Harken, with 2-to-1 purchase jib sheets to swiveling jam cleats on athwartships, adjustable jib tracks, jib furling, 4-to-1 mainsheet with ratchet block and jam cleat, 4-to-1 boom vang and 3-to-1 tackle to raise the ballasted centerboard. All control lines were easy to reach and easily adjusted, and our only suggestion was to move the furling-line jam cleat farther forward so it would be difficult to sit on when hiking out. The mast bend and mainsail were well matched so that the sail flattened when sheeted on in the puffs and powered up when the sheet was eased in the lulls. Jib luff tension is set when raising the deck-stepped mast and is controlled by the aft-swept shrouds and Ronstan shroud adjusters with the forestay removed and then pulling the rig forward and pinning the forestay furling drum in place. On-the-water adjustment systems are great, but the increased cost would tend away from the Best Value exhibited in the Precision.

While some builders are producing dinghies with roto-molded or thermoformed plastic, Precision Boatworks builds their line, including the 185, in what has become the tradition of hand-laminated fiberglass. Outside skins are vinylester for blister resistance and improved moisture barrier. E-glass reinforcements in polyester resin make up the balance of the laminate with Klegecell closed-cell PVC foam coring in deck panels and where hull stiffening is required. The resulting hull and deck laminates were appropriately stiff with no noticeable oil canning when slamming into powerboat wakes and a firm feel to the deck and cockpit. The 185 is built from two moldings, hull and deck, that are joined with an overlap joint, but with the added detail of a plastic rub rail that will surely diminish the dock-ding damage that has caused leaks in so many similarly joined boats. Inspection ports provide access to rudder gudgeons and the forward storage area under the mast. Here the deck-stepped mast is supported by a substantial under-deck fiberglass box-beam that allows the locker cutout to be located immediately below.

This combination of substantial construction, moderate price, and good sailing performance earn the Precision 185 the Best Value title for the year. Additions of spinnaker and hiking straps won’t break the budget, but will add further to the value for performance-minded sailors.

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Notice: All pricing subject to change without notice, FOB Palmetto, Florida. Prices do not include transportation to the dealer, state & local taxes, dealer preparation (commissioning) bottom paint, ground tackle or safety gear. Please consult with your authorized Precision dealer to select and budget for these additional items.

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The Precision 18 yacht is an exciting sailing companion for those who love the sea. Its designer was Jim Taylor from Precision Boat Works in the USA. The company launched this model in 1984 and produced 500 units of the Precision 18 ever since.

This sailing boat is recognized for its small size and high performance. It boasts a suitable 17’5” length and can be easily trailered behind small cars. Below the secure deck, there is ample room for four people to fit in. When the filler cushion drops, it forms a 6’ 6” v-berth for optimal comfort. It is engineered with a built-in ventilation system and an emergency exit. Four cabin windows provide a view of the sea and allow ample daylight to pass through.

This model carries a 48-quart cooler, starboard, and a 12-volt battery. Its interior is built with strong fiberglass and hand-laminated hull skin; this makes the boat durable and safe. The outside of the deck is protected with a vinyl rub rail. It weighs 1100 lb. and is propelled by a powerful auxiliary engine. Its long, shallow keel enables the boat to remain steady while moving and thus prevents turbulence inside the deck. With a beam of 7.42 ft., the Precision 18 offers a whole lot of stability. It is steered with a Bermuda rig with a 19.00 ft. mainsail, 20.00 ft. mainsail luff, 5.50 ft. height, and 8.25 ft. base.

Even though it has a compact size, its features and high performance make it an exhilarating sailing boat. If you’re looking for a new Sail for your Precision 18, request a quote below.

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1990 Precision 18

Gilford, New Hampshire

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1990 Precision 18 JUST REDUCED, THIS IS A VALUE. This Precision 18 sailboat is here at our boat yard, and available for viewing. It is in very good condition, and would be a great starting sailing boat for the family This Precision 18 is great for the beginner or advanced sailor as she is easy to rig and great for trailering. This boat has a 4HP outboard. Great for single-handed sailing, she will also sleep 4 adults. Comes with standard equipment, shoal keel and centerboard providing the flexibility for launching. She is self-righting with the board up or down and easy to tack and handle.  Built by Precision Boat Works!

2003 Precision Sailboat 18' with Trailer

Warren, Pennsylvania

Original owner, in excellent condition although the rub rail is scuffed. Items include mainsail cover, roller furler, 100% genoa reefable, fold down swim ladder, and a portable toilet. The outboard motor is a 2005 Mercury 5ML 4-Stroke Series (x1). Fixed keel with a fiberglass centerboat. The trailer is a 2003 Single 22'.

2009 Precision 185

Destin, Florida

Private Seller (303) 478-4445 Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Close Request Information * Name First Name * Email Telephone (optional) Best Time to Contact Anytime Morning Mid-day Evening Question/Comments (optional) Shop Safely: Protect Your Money. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Contact Seller 2009 Precision 185,2009 Precision 185 18.5 foot sailboat with 2.5 hp outboard. New sails with reef. Swing keel. Trailer included, in good condition. Seat cushions. Includes life jackets and other accessories.Perfect boat for bay sailing and short trips. Does well in light winds. Only draws six inches of water with the keel up, which lets you launch it from the beach. Light enough to tow behind a car (boat and trailer together weigh less than 1200 lbs, boat is 590 lbs). Can be sailed solo, ideal for two to four people. Boat purchase comes with a free lesson! $5999, 3034784445 Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|

88 Precision 18 sailboat with 2003 4HP outboard

Newport, Rhode Island

88 Precision 18 sailboat with 2003 4HP outboard, and trailer. brand new Lowrance GPS unit, New pump, life jackets, all sails and covers. Boat is ready to sail. Brand new seats inside. Precision 18 LOA --17' 5? LWL -- 15' 5? BEAM -- 7' 5? DRAFT, Board up -- 1' 6? DRAFT, Board down -- 4' 3? Displacement -- 1100 lbs. Ballast -- 350 lbs. Sail area -- 145 SF Mast height above DWL -- 27' Designer: -- Jim Taylor Can send more pics if requested.

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1994 Mako 221

Ocean City, MD

2015 Rinker 276 captiva

Chesterfield Twp, MI

1973 Bertram 25 Flybridge

Fredericksburg, VA

2012 Nautica Nano

Ponce de Leon, FL

2007 Chaparral 270 Signature

Mill Valley, CA

2008 Sea Ray 260 Sundancer

Lake Oswego, OR

1984 Pearson 1984

Benicia, CA

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