18 ft precision sailboat

1985 Precision PRECISION 18

Explore the seas with Precision Boat Works' 18-foot sloop sailboat, known for its lightweight design and easy towing capabilities.

Specifications

Basic boat info.

• Make Precision
• Model PRECISION 18
• Condition Used
• Category Sail
• Material Fiberglass
• Length 18 Ft
• Length Overall 17 Ft
• Max Draft 1 Ft
• Boat Hull ID PCW18044C5

Additional Information

Precision Boat Works' 18-foot sloop sailboat offers a lightweight design perfect for towing, weighing in at only 1100 lbs. Featuring a stub keel with low draft and a swing-down centerboard, it's ideal for trailer sailing. With berths for four adults, deluxe fabric cushions, and ample storage, it's as comfortable as it is versatile. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a beginner, this vessel offers easy handling and maneuverability, making it the perfect choice for coastal adventures.

• Hand laid fiberglass hull and deck
• Shoal draft keep w/fiberglass center board
• Structural molded fiberglass liner
• Lead ballasted, self-righting design
• Kick-up fiberglass and aluminum rudder
• Laminated mahogany and ash tiller
• Molded in non-skid deck surface
• 6'4" self bailing cockpit
• Fuel tank locker
• Cockpit seat locker
• Sliding companionway hatch
• Molded in toerail
• 4-6" mooring cleats
• Shear stripe
• Waterline stripe
• Stainless steel bow rail, stern rail, stanchions
• and boarding ladder
• Stainless steel, kick up motor mount
• Stainless steel bow eye
• Teak wood trim
• Aluminum opening forward hatch
• Hinged mast step
• Anodized mast and boom
• Stainless steel standing rigging
• Split back stay
• Cockpit lead halyards
• Open body turnbuckles w/toggles
• Dacron running rigging
• "Harken" ball bearing blocks
• Berths for 4 adults
• Deluxe 3" fabric cushions
• Backrest cushions
• Molded storage lockers
• Cabin storage shelves
• Ice chest w/teak step
• Electrical system W/ navigation and cabin lights
• Battery box
• Space for Porta Potti
• Dacron main and jib sails

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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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Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

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 18 for sale in COLCHESTER, Connecticut United States of America

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COLCHESTER, Connecticut United States of America

Make & Model

Precision 18

MEASUREMENTS

Description.

Precision Boat Works' 18-foot sloop sailboat offers a lightweight design perfect for towing, weighing in at only 1100 lbs. Featuring a stub keel with low draft and a swing-down centerboard, it's ideal for trailer sailing. With berths for four adults, deluxe fabric cushions, and ample storage, it's as comfortable as it is versatile. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a beginner, this vessel offers easy handling and maneuverability, making it the perfect choice for coastal adventures.

• Hand laid fiberglass hull and deck
• Shoal draft keep w/fiberglass center board
• Structural molded fiberglass liner
• Lead ballasted, self-righting design
• Kick-up fiberglass and aluminum rudder
• Laminated mahogany and ash tiller
• Molded in non-skid deck surface
• 6'4" self bailing cockpit
• Fuel tank locker
• Cockpit seat locker
• Sliding companionway hatch
• Molded in toerail
• 4-6" mooring cleats
• Shear stripe
• Waterline stripe
• Stainless steel bow rail, stern rail, stanchions
• and boarding ladder
• Stainless steel, kick up motor mount
• Stainless steel bow eye
• Teak wood trim
• Aluminum opening forward hatch
• Hinged mast step
• Anodized mast and boom
• Stainless steel standing rigging
• Split back stay
• Cockpit lead halyards
• Open body turnbuckles w/toggles
• Dacron running rigging
• "Harken" ball bearing blocks
• Berths for 4 adults
• Deluxe 3" fabric cushions
• Backrest cushions
• Molded storage lockers
• Cabin storage shelves
• Ice chest w/teak step
• Electrical system W/ navigation and cabin lights
• Battery box
• Space for Porta Potti
• Dacron main and jib sails

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hull Material

ABOUT PRECISION 18

The Precision 18 is 17 feet long and has a 7.4 feet beam. The Precision 18 is made of fiberglass.

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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: Small, Fast, and Fun

Small, fast, and fun.

Cruisers | Daysailors | Crossover | Frequently Asked Questions

We have designed our share of large yachts, but our enthusiasm for small boats remains undiminished. Small-boat sailors derive every bit as much satisfaction from their modest craft as jet-setters do from their big ones, and we approach our smaller designs as no less significant, only less big. We take great pride in applying the same standards to all our work.

We are also proud of our long term association with Precision Boatworks, www.precisionboatworks.com which began in 1984 with the Precision 18 and continued until they ceased new boat production 35 years later. Precision shared our commitment to, and pride in, doing small boats well. Their tooling was exquisite, and it produced attractive, stylish, high quality molded parts throughout their model line, from the Precision 15 to the Precision 23. They built to an equally high standard, with materials that are chosen and used carefully, and with quality rigging and hardware that is appropriate for the intended use. Their boats were carefully built to their designed weights, and they are rugged, reliable, and long lasting. Stylish looks, lively performance, and fun sailing are all top priorities for both designer and builder on all Precision sailboats.

The essential ‘Precision DNA’ that is central to the performance, style, modest draft and easy trailering of each Precision model is common to them all, but there are differences that give them their individual appeal.

The Precision cruisers all feature a keel/centerboard underbody that combines modest draft when with the board is up, with excellent windward performance when the board is down. The ballast is secured deep in the fixed keel cavity to maximize stability. The board itself is only heavy enough to drop on its own, so that it can be raised and lowered with one hand, and so that stability is not reduced significantly when it is up.

Precision 18

The Precision 18 was designed to be the smallest boat that could be practically cruised, and still be easily trailered by a relatively small car. She has a remarkably loyal following, and is still in active production after nearly 30 years.

Precision 21

Not too big, not too small, and for some, just right. Designed to fit right between the Precision 18 and Precision 23, the Precision 21 was intended to appeal to sailors requiring neither the minimum cost of a mini-, nor the extra space of a maxi-trailerable. I recently encountered a Marblehead family of four going out for an evening sail, and they could hardly have been happier or more complementary about their boat. They said that their Precision 21 suits them perfectly.

Precision 23

Targeted to be the biggest cruiser that could be practically trailored behind a family car, the Precision 23 is an enduring benchmark for her size and type. She has successfully completed some surprisingly long passages, and has earned an impressive number of rewarding wins in club level racing.

Precision 27-28

The P-27 became the P-28 with the addition of a swim step in an extended transom.  These were only boats in the Precision line that featured an inboard diesel auxiliary and optional wheel steering.  This step up in specification proved to be a challenge for their dealer network at the time, so not a lot were produced, but the boats are comfortable and sailed well, and are quite popular with their owners.

The Precisions daysailors have especially large cockpits, and no cuddy cabins. They are both built in two versions, one as a crew ballasted pure centerboarder for ready trailering, and another that is a bit heavier with a fixed lead keel for added stability.

Precision 15 and Precision 15K

The Precision 15 was intended as an entry level family boat, with pricing and practicality to suit. Precision 15’s are easy to rig, easy to handle, and rewarding to sail. They achieve a nice balance between rewarding performance and reliable seakeeping, which they combine with ample stability. In addition to facilitating family fun, Precision 15’s are in wide use as trainers in community sailing programs.

Precision 185 and Precision 185K

The Precision 185 expands on the broad appeal of her smaller sister by adding an extra dose of acceleration and speed to her performance profile. She was recognized by Sailing World magazine as a Boat of the Year for her “combination of good sailing characteristics, substantial construction, and reasonable cost.” Her swim platform at the transom contributes to the fun by getting swimmers back aboard more easily and allowing youngsters to trail their toes in water. This ‘back porch’ can also contribute to safety by facilitating boarding from a dinghy, and recovering from an accidental ‘man overboard’ incident more easily and quickly. For some sailors, the Precision 185K keel version may be better suited for deeper, less sheltered waters.

Transit 380

The T_380 design ( www.transit380.com ) is intended to suit young sailors who are making the transition from the single-handed Optimist pram to high performance double-handed dinghies. Most kids ‘size out’ of the Opti at about 115 pounds, and between the ages of 11 to 14. After years of sailing alone in prams, many are also looking forward to sailing together with friends. Many do not yet have the sailing skills and experience required to handle a Club 420, however, and expecting them to do so is a bit like handing a new driver the keys to a Porsche. For decades, the Blue Jay and Widgeon (among others) have filled this gap, but time and technology have long since passed these boats by. The Transit_380 brings modern materials and carefully ‘kid centered’ design detailing to a contemporary version of this transitional mid boat.

Precision 165

Precision 165 combines the low trailer weight and reasonable cost of a daysailor with the ‘get out of the weather’ cuddy cabin and on-board toilet facilities of a small cruiser. She is offered with a fixed lead keel only, and performs very nicely with just a 21 inch deep draft. The term ‘crossover’ may be overused these days, but it does describe the appeal of the Precision 165 especially well.

The C-26 ( www.colgate26.com ) was built under contract by Precision Boatworks , and marketed by Steve Colgate. The boat was originally designed as a trainer for Steve’s well known Offshore Sailing School, and is very much a collaboration between Steve and Doris (basic concept and specifications), Jim Taylor (design detailing), and Precision (tooling and construction). The C-26 was so well received that she was soon marketed directly to the public, and she was recognized by Sailing World magazine as a Boat of the Year . SW judge Bill Lee wrote, “Not only did I find the Colgate 26 to be a good trainer but also I found myself applauding her for being an excellent sailboat in her own right. (She) appears (ruggedly built) relative to most modern sport boats and I found … excellent glasswork and construction quality with good attention to detail…She represents tremendous value on today’s market.” The C-26 was chosen by the US Coast Guard, US Navy, and Maine Maritime Academies for both instruction and intercollegiate competition, and she is in active production (now by Waterline Systems) with nearly 400 boats built to date.

FAQ’s ABOUT SIMILAR TAYLOR DESIGNS

Before our association with Precision Boatworks, we designed several other small cruisers that were produced by various builders, none of which currently provide support or parts to current owners. We are often asked about them, and offer the following background:

Spectrum 22

Chronologically the first of these small trailerable designs, she was commissioned by Spectrum Yacht Corp, which had a modestly successful production run. (See Spindrift 22, below)

Starwind 19

Wellcraft commissioned the Starwind 19 in the early ’80’s, and did a nice job building a lot of them (400?) before they realized that they could make much more money per square foot of factory space building powerboats. They built good quality boats to our Starwind 19 and Starwind 27 designs, before they went back to all power. The Starwind 223 was not our design.

Spindrift/Starwind

Rebel Industries bought the molds for the Starwind 19 and Spectrum 22, and built a handful of boats, not always wisely or well. They marketed the Starwind 19 variously as the Starwind 19, Starwind 190, and Spindrift 19, but left the boat essentially unchanged from the orginal Wellcraft version. They retooled the Spectrum 22 without our permission or input, as the Spindrift 22.

Standard Equipment

• Hand laminated fiberglass construction
• Vinylester resin hull skin coat
• Positive Foam flotation
• 9 ft. 9 in. Self bailing cockpit
• 8' 2'' Long Ergonomically correct cockpit seats
• Stern swim platform/boarding area
• Large forepeak locker w/watertight door
• Ballasted fiberglass NACA foil centerboard
• Sealed centerboard trunk w/mainsheet block
• 4 Mooring cleats (Fixed keel version has 4 Stainless Steel Lifting eyes/mooring eyes)
• Kick-up rudder (Fixed keel version has fixed rudder blade)
• Tiller extension
• Harken ball bearing blocks
• Harken Jib track with cars and Harken cam cleats
• Harken 4 to 1 boom vang
• Anodized mast and boom
• Hinged Stainless Steel mast step
• Stainless steel standing rigging
• Dacron running rigging
• Stainless steel bow eye
• Harken Jib Furling Gear
• High Performance Mainsail and Furling Jib

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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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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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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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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Two men rescued from capsized sailboat near Cape Canaveral

by Skyler Shepard

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (CBS12) — Two men were rescued from their capsized sailboat by a Good Samaritan and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) on Tuesday.

An urgent marine information broadcast was issued after the men's 18-foot sailboat capsized two miles off the coast of Cape Canaveral. The men were both wearing life jackets, had a marine radio onboard and one man had a personal locator beacon on his life jacket, the Coast Guard said.

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That broadcast allowed the Good Samaritan to find the men standing on top of their overturned boat.

Photos provided by the USCG show the remains of the capsized sailboat and the boat of the Good Samaritan that found the two.

USCG crew in Port Canaveral retrieved the two men from the Good Samritan's boat and brought them to Jetty Park Ramp with no injuries.

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Video allegedly shows coral gables boater after fatal collision off key biscayne, florida fish & wildlife conservation commission investigates teenage girl’s death after boat collision.

Samiar Nefzi , Reporter

Andrea Torres , Digital Journalist

MIAMI – Surveillance video allegedly shows Carlos Guillermo Alonso with his 42-foot Boston Whaler in Coral Gables after he unintentionally struck and killed Ella Riley Adler on Saturday off Key Biscayne.

According to Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Officer George Reynaud, Ella was in the water after falling off a wakeboard waiting to get back on a 42-foot Hanse Fjord.

Alonso’s attorneys claim the 78-year-old experienced boater was passing by and did not realize he had struck and killed the 15-year-old Ransom Everglades student.

Ella’s funeral was on Monday at Temple Beth Sholom in Miami Beach. FWC investigators found Alonso’s boat and seized it on Tuesday, as the investigation continued.

The FWC released a report on Wednesday identifying Alonso, who was cooperating with the ongoing investigation. It’s unclear if Alonso will be facing any charges.

Ella, a Miami City Ballet ballerina, is survived by her parents, Amanda and Matthew Adler, and her paternal grandfather Michael Adler, the U.S. Ambassador to Belgium.

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This was an unthinkable tragedy and our hearts break for Ella and her family. We hope this video helps to shut down some of the awful and unfounded rumors going around about Bill, who is absolutely devastated. As the video shows, Bill was alone. He was not drinking. And he had no clue that he may have hit someone – he parked the boat at his home, he was calm, he didn’t clean the boat, and he did not try to hide anything. Bill will continue to cooperate with law enforcement in every possible way. Attorney Lauren Krasnoff

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Footage shows florida boater suspected in fatal hit-and-run of teen ballerina ella adler calmly dock vessel after crash: report.

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The Florida boater suspected of killing a 15-year-old girl last weekend appeared calm and collected as he docked his boat after the deadly crash, footage released Friday showed.

Carlos Guillermo Alonso, 78, was seen leaving his Coral Gables home on May 11 on his 42-foot Boston Whaler a little after 3 p.m., according to video obtained by NBC6 .

It would be about an hour before Alonso allegedly hit 15-year-old Ella Riley Adler with his boat in Biscayne Bay the day before Mother’s Day while she was wakeboarding.

The boat fled after hitting the teen as a witness told the outlet the captain at its helm seemed unaware they had fatally struck the teen.

The video then shows Alonso returning to his dock, tying up his boat, and proceeding as if he had “no clue that he may have hit someone” at around 4:30 p.m.

“As the video shows, Bill was alone. He was not drinking. And he had no clue that he may have hit someone – he parked the boat at his home, he was calm, he didn’t clean the boat, and he did not try to hide anything,” His lawyer, Lauren Krasnoff, said in a statement after releasing the video. “Bill will continue to cooperate with law enforcement in every possible way,”

Alonso’s attorney hopes the video will lay to rest any “awful and unfounded rumors” that her “devastated” client was aware he had hit the teen and attempted to cover up the tragic incident.

“This was an unthinkable tragedy and our hearts break for Ella and her family,” Krasnoff said.

Earlier this week, Krasnoff said Alonso, a Cuba native who arrived in the US under Operation Peter Pan (which ran from 1960 to 1962), has no criminal record and does not drink , nor was he drinking the day Adler was hit. 

Adler had been wakeboarding with friends celebrating a birthday when she was allegedly hit by Alonso’s boat. 

The Miami Beach high schooler suffered fatal injuries and was left floating with “a lot of blood” pooling in the water around her, according to  first responders .

She was retrieved by the boat she had been wakeboarding, and her friends on board called for help, but she could not be saved.

Alonso has been cooperating with law enforcement in their investigation, officials said.

His  boat has been seized  and taken to a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission facility for investigators to examine for evidence.

No charges have been filed against the senior as the investigation is ongoing.

Ella’s family and the community have been left heartbroken by the loss of the young dancer who had more than 100 performances with Miami City Ballet. 

A  funeral service was held Monday  for Ella at the Temple Beth Shalom synagogue, where friends and family spoke about the Ransom Everglades School student’s talent and radiant personality. 

“You were taken from us way too soon, and the world has been robbed of all the things you could have achieved. But you will always be here with us, and your friends and family will carry your energy and spirit forever,” a letter written by her father, Matthew Adle, was read by her aunt at the teen’s funeral.

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