1987 precision 23 sailboat

Standard Equipment

Hull and Deck

• ISO/NPT gel coat finish
• Hand laminated fiberglass construction
• Molded in contrasting non-skid surface
• Shoal draft keel with fiberglass centerboard
• Internal fixed lead ballast
• Recessed anchor locker on deck
• Molded toe rails w/drains
• Aluminum frame opening forward hatch4-6" mooring cleats
• Stainless steel bow pulpit
• Stainless steel stern rail, stanchions & lifelines
• Stainless steel boarding ladder
• Stainless steel bow eye
• Accent waterline & sheer stripes
• Teak handrails
• 7'0" self bailing cockpit
• Ventilated fuel tank locker
• Sail locker
• Laminated ash and mahogany tiller
• Stainless steel adjustable motor mount
• Welded aluminum rudder head
• Molded 'structural grid' hull liner
• Deluxe fabric covered cushions
• Berths for 4 adults
• Backrest cushions w/shelves
• Shelves over v-berths
• Molded storage lockers under berths
• 12 volt electrical system
• Fused switch panel
• Interior lights
• Navigation lights
• Steaming light

Spars and Rigging

• Aluminum anodized mast & boom
• 4:1 Harken mainsheet system
• Harken genoa winches & handle
• Harken ball bearing blocks
• Genoa track with cars
• Pre-stretched Dacron halyards
• Spliced halyard shackles
• Pre-stretched Dacron sheets & running rigging
• Split backstayChromed bronze open body turnbuckles w/toggles
• Topping lift
• Hinged mast step
• Alcohol stove
• Stainless steel sink
• Manual water pump
• Storage bins
• Self contained water system
• Dacron main and jib
• Jiffy reefing system with 1 reef point

Precision 23

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.

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2000 Precision 23

Muskegon, Michigan

Make Precision

Category Daysailer Sailboats

Posted Over 1 Month

2000 Precision 23 Designed by Jim Taylor, the Precision 23 is easily trailer launched and retrieved, yet is big enough for short cruises with long berths and ample storage below in a very attractive setting. Taylor emphasizes sailing performance with all Precision models. Her tall mast has a fractional sail plan for easy headsail handling. The shrouds are located inboard for a tighter sheeting angle and for walking about the deck with ease. The keel has internal ballast within the fiberglass hull and there is a centerboard controlled by a simple rope to offer nice windward performance. She has a galley unit which includes a stove, dish & cup racks, waste basket, sink and cooler. This boat has a lot of additional gear so she is equipped better than the boat out of the box for racing too.  PHRF 231 General Description: Considered to be a maci-trailerable, the Precision 23 far outstrips many boats in terms of true usable space, both on deck and below. Special emphasis has gone into giving the P-23 her particular bright and uncluttered interior. The bulkheads are intentionally trimmed back to avoid subdividing the visual space. Of special note, the typical intrusive mast compression support has been eliminated by clever use of a rugged overhead support beam fiberglassed to the deck. The especially large companionway, multiple cabin ports and forward hatch contribute to the feeling of light and open space. The double berth forward is generous and there are full sized berths aft which will accommodate 3 more.  The portable head has a dedicated space forward and the fixed galley is aft where it is convenient to both cabin and cockpit.  The Precision 23 hull represents a very careful refinement of the basic form that has proven so successful in all of Precisions well known trailerable cruisers. Lively performance, reliable handling and high stability are all the hallmarks of these designs. They feature a sharp waterline entry, substantial topside flare forward and powerful quarters taper to a shapely transom. This precise combination of features avoids the trim and handling problems that less well balanced hulls suffer when heeled. This design provides a reassuring margin of both reserve buoyancy forward and ensures more knockdown stability. The well proven internally ballasted shoal draft fixed keel with fiberglass centerboard used in the Precision 23 is the most practical solution for combining upwind efficiency and stability. This design allows the dense internal lead ballast to be placed as low as possible for increased stability. And the fiberglass centerboard is easily raised/lowered by a single Dacron line. The centerboard provides lift for great pointing ability yet is easily raised for increased off wind sailing. The P-23 features a simple fractional rig mast that is easy to raise and with her short spreaders and inboard chain plates, upwind performance is impressiv

1992 Precision 23

Riverside, New Jersey

Category Racer Boats

1992 Precision 23 PRECISION 23 KEEL CENTER BOARD , TANDEM AXLE TRAILER AND ALMOST NEW TOHATSU 8HP ELECTRIC START ENGINE.   Jim Taylor design , the Precision 23 is considered to be the maxi - trailerable.  Easy to launch , rig and wonderful to sail ! Sleeps 4 , portable head , sink , alcohol stove and cooler. Bimini top and cockpit cushions for outside comfort.  Bottom was barrier coated and repainted with micron csc.   Truly  a FANTSTIC VALUE !

2003 Precision 23

Indianapolis, Indiana

2003 Precision 23, To Be Continued $15900

2016 Precision 23

Request Price

2016 Precision 23 2016 Precision 23The Precision 23 is a well thought out, meticulously detailed and carefully constructed trailerable cruiser whose interior & lively performance will give you and your family one of the best sailing boats available in this size range. ISO/NPT gel coat finishHand laminated fiberglass constructionMolded in contrasting non-skid surfaceShoal draft keel with fiberglass centerboardInternal fixed lead ballast

Category Sailboats

2003 Precision 23 With today's medium-size family cars, the Precision 23 might well be termed a "maxi-trailerable." It far outstrips existing boats in terms of usable space, both on deck and below, with bulkheads intentionally trimmed back to avoid subdividing the visual space. The Precision 23 hull represents a very careful refinement of the basic form that has proven so successful in all of Precision's trailerable cruisers, featuring "racer sharp" waterline entry, substantial flare in the topside forward, and powerful quarters that taper to a shapely and relatively small transom. This combination of features provides a reassuring margin of both reserve buoyancy forward and "knockdown stability." The well-proven keel-centerboard combination is the most practical solution for combining upwind efficiency with very shoal draft. The long, shallow keel, kick-up rudder, and non-corroding fiberglass centerboard of the P-23 are all essential to her remarkable upwind performance. The fixed portion of the keel not only houses the board completely below the cabin sole, but it also allows the ballast to be placed as low as possible for increased stability. For trailerable boats, winged keels are more of an inexpensive expedient than a sensible design. In order to be effective with the very shallow draft required for trailering, the wings have to be so broad as to be awkward and prone to damage at the launching ramp, and very difficult to work free from the inevitable mud banks. The simple fractional rig of the P-23 features chainplates placed well inboard, another vital ingredient to her impressive speed to windward. Her mainsail is very large in order to provide good performance without the jib when desired. The cockpit is 7 feet 3 inches long, with coamings high enough to keep the crew securely inside, and the low and sleekly-styled cabin house provides excellent visibility forward. Special emphasis has gone into giving the P-23 her particularly bright and uncluttered interior. The typical intrusive mast compression post is replaced by a rugged overhead support beam. The especially large companionway, cabin windows and forward hatch contribute to the feeling of light and open space. The double berth forward is generous, and there are full-size berths aft which will accommodate three, although the expectation is that she will be cruised most often by a family, or perhaps two couples. A space for portable head is forward, and the fixed galley is aft, where it is convenient to both cabin and cockpit. Cushioned backrests amidships provide comfortable seating for up to six. Both seats and coamings are precisely angled for maximum comfort both upright and heeled, the result of very careful ergonomic design development. There is an anchor locker forward, a fuel tank storage bin to port, and a large cockpit locker with storage shelf to starboard.

Precision 23 sloop rig, monohull, white w/dark blue trim.

Lawrence, Kansas

Category Cruiser Motorcycles

Length 23.5

This is a fresh water boat stored inside during winter. Stored on trailer when not being sailed. It does need the normal spring commissioning work and the teak trim needs varnish. Otherwise it's ready to sail. New battery Fresh water boat Dodger LOA 23’ 5” LWL 20’ 0” Beam 8’ 6” PFDs, throwable cushions Draft 1’ 11” & 5’ 4” Porta-potti Displacement 2450 lbs. 9.9 Suzuki four stroke long shaft elec. start Ballast 850 lbs. Compass, depth sounder, knot meter Sail area 248 sq. ft. VHF, stereo AM/FM CD Mast height above DWL 35’ 4” Two burner alcohol stove 155 % Furling Genoa & std. jib Main sail – loose foot w/slugs Cockpit length 84” Mast raising system Cabin Headroom 54” Two anchors w/rodes Performance Trailer, galvanized tandem axle 12 & 110 volt w/battery charger, shore power cord (1000 lbs) w/surge brakes Covers – main, tiller, winches, & sheet bags Small sink with water faucet & small tank Original cooler/step Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE

1987 Precision Precision 23

Custer, South Dakota

Model Precision 23

Category Sloop Sailboats

1987 Precision Precision 23,Designed by Jim Taylor, the Precision 23 is easily trailer launched and retrieved, yet is big enough for short cruises with long berths (sleeps 5) and ample storage below in a very attractive setting. Taylor emphasizes sailing performance with all Precision models. Her tall mast has a fractional sail plan for easy headsail handling. The shrouds are located inboard for a tighter sheeting angle and for walking about the deck with ease. The keel has internal lead ballast within the fiberglass hull and there is a centerboard controlled by a simple rope to offer nice windward performance. It is perhaps the best configuration for a good combination of trailerability, ramp launching and retrieving and stability maintaining self-righting whether the board is up or down. The owner says the outboard runs like a top without skipping a beat. $6000

2004 Precision Precision 23

Charlotte, North Carolina

2004 Precision Precision 23, This lightly used and well maintained Precision 23 has only been in fresh water at its home at Lake Norman, NC. It is equipped with a 150% Genoa with roller furler, boom vang, a NEW main sail cover, tiller cover, barrier coat with NEW bottom paint and NEW waterline stripes, a never-used Thertfor 135 porti-potti, a never-used alcohol stove, bulkhead mounted compass, Raymarine ST-40 knot/depth gauge with NEW display and NEW speed transducer, 8 lb. anchor with chain and rode. Also includes a used-only-twice Performance galvanized tandem axle trailer with brakes and mast raising system and a 2013 Mercury 4-stroke 6 HP long shaft outboard engine with less than 2 hours of use. In preparation for sale the boat was hauled, all needed repairs performed, a NEW centerboard, center board pivot bracket and pendant installed (to correct wear from a bent pivot bracket resulting from a soft grounding with CB down). The cabin of this boat looks as new as the day it was launched. It's great fun to sail and has a huge cockpit for lots of friends and family. The boat is on its trailer, stored indoors and available for inspection in Charlotte, NC at my place of business which is adjacent to the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Fly in to have a look and I'll transport you to and from the airport. Current MSRP for this boat and accessories is $51,679.00 + tax + shipping. $19995.00, 7044088388

1999 Precision Precision 23

Kenbridge, Virginia

1999 Precision 23 Sailboat Excellent Super Clean Condition with trailer it has four brand new tires and rims 9.9 Honda outboard w/electric start.Sails and Rigging very good condition.Stove has never been used /sink w/6gal tank. Berths 5 Mast ht. above DWL 33'4"Draft w/board up 1'11"Bilge Pump.Teak wood inside/cabin shelfs.Trailer-mounted Mast Raising system.Swim Ladder Call Gary 609-332-9060 or 434-676-9981 $12500.00 e-mail [email protected]

2004 Precision P-23

Peoria, Arizona

2004 Precision P-23 this boat is in very good condition, original owners.  8'6" beam, draft 1'11", 5'4" board down, displacement-2,450 lbs. ballast 850 lbs fixed lead, sail 248 sq. ft. mast above dwl-35'4". porta-pot, alchohol stove, galley, inverter, stereo, cockpit cushions, motor, winch, rail, tiller & sail covers, grill, anchor & rode, 2 brand new batteries, 7'3" cockpit, 48 qt.ice chest, new motor mount, very new nissan 6hp 4 stroke motor, whisker pole, gaff, brand new alluminum foil & furler, depth finder and knot meter, small adjustable back stay. all running rigging is fine, factory 2 axle trailer w spare tire, trailer has extendable clutch for easy de-masting and is in very good condition.

2018 Mastercraft XT23

Hot Springs, Arkansas

Make Mastercraft

Category Ski/Wakeboard Boats

Posted 1 Month Ago

This boat is in very good condition and has been very well taken care of and maintained, Has low hours and is stored inside with the cover on. The Interior shows no sign of wear. The only flaw I could find was the padding on the swim platform is wrinkled a bit which is common on these boats, Needs nothing to be ready to hit the water Stock #397761 Everything you need for endless hours of fun! Super low hours! Spacious deck! Advanced audio package! Tons of upgrades! This 2018 Mastercraft ZT23 is a high-performance wakeboarding and watersports boat known for its sleek design, It Has a powerful 320 HP Ilmor engine and advanced technology touchscreen display features. Its spacious and luxurious interior provides comfort for up to 16 passengers, while its precision engineering ensures superior handling and responsiveness on the water. With customizable wake settings and integrated audio systems, the ZT23 offers versatility and entertainment options for riders of all skill levels. Reason for selling is no time to use.

2012 Precision 185

St. Paul, Minnesota

Length 18'5''

Designer Comments: The first offerings from PRECISION BOATWORKS nearly 20 years ago were open daysailors with a focus on good all around performance, and they have come full circle with their new PRECISION 185. In the interim, all but one of our eight previous PRECISION designs have featured enclosed interiors as part of their appeal. Only the PRECISION 15 (and PRECISION 15K) have been open boats, offering the joy of small boat sailing in its purest, simplest form. The P-15 design focused on stability, safety, lively performance and reliable handling, and she has been a huge success. The new PRECISION 185 expands on the broad appeal of her smaller sister by adding an extra dose of acceleration and speed to her performance profile. The *big daysailor* type is still probably best defined by the Lightning, Rhodes 19 and Flying Scott, all old favorites introduced nearly forty years ago. There has not been a great deal of innovation and development in this market for some time, and various new offerings have come and gone without making much of an impact. The PRECISION 185 will make her mark by using true state-of-the-art design and construction technology to combine vastly improved ergonomics and higher performance with low weight, low maintenance, and low cost. Comfortable seating, computer-shaped hull and fins, and precise tooling will all contribute to the appeal of this *new century* competitor. Like her smaller sister, the PRECISION 185 features a large, self-draining cockpit, a secure spot for a portable ice chest, practical under-deck storage, straightforward rigging, and high quality hardware. Her swim platform at the transom is an unusual feature usually reserved for large offshore cruisers. In addition to contributing to the fun by getting swimmers back aboard more easily and allowing youngsters to trail their toes in water, this *back porch* can contribute to safety by facilitating boarding from a dinghy, and recovering from an accidental *man overboard* incident more easily and quickly. The performance parameters of the PRECISION 185 are not intended to put her in the realm of a *crash and burn* Australian 18 skiff, but they will give her the kind of acceleration and speed that will turn heads and quicken the pulse when desired. She will offer speed, stability and control over a wide range of conditions that will be the envy of both her classic and contemporary competitors. She will sail beautifully under main alone when shorthanded or in heavy weather. Her broad deck beam and high-volume side decks will help keep her crew dry, and maximize her resistance to capsize. She shares the careful balance and dynamic stability that have earned the PRECISION 15, 165, 18, 21, 23 and 28 their well-earned reputations as lively, reliable performers in all conditions. PRECISION BOAT WORKS continues to focus entirely on small boats, and their long experience and expertise in this market is second to none. They have built all of our PRECISION designs with meticulous care, and their commitment to high- quality construction is unwavering. We share their pride in everything they build, and we are confident that the new PRECISION 185 will quickly earn her place as a worthy addition to their well-respected line. Please Contact If you have Questions, Delivery is an option, Call Kevin at Hi-Tempo 651-429-3333 or Email.

2018 Mastercraft X23

Coalville, Utah

Category Ski And Wakeboard Boats

Vessel appears to show as new throughout. All services kept up by seller. All required services and upkeep performed through local marine dealer. Exterior appears to be in perfect condition. Onboard the entire deck and upholstery appear as unused. Stock #384309 Well maintained Low time 2018 Mastercraft X23! Ready to hit the water! Experience the pinnacle of watersports with the 2018 MasterCraft X23. Precision-engineered for unrivaled performance, this cutting-edge boat redefines your on-water adventures. Immerse yourself in the high-end, technically-rich cockpit designed for comfort and control. With the Gen 2 Surf System, the X23 delivers epic surf waves and wakeboard wakes, catering to every skill level. Command the waters with this Mastercraft's thrilling and powerful ride. Contact us immediately for showings and further information. Reason for selling is not using enough.

2006 Malibu 23LSV

Fort Worth, Texas

Make Malibu

Model 23LSV

Overall, this vessel appears to be in great shape. The upholstery looks good and feels cush. It's free of cracking, tears, or stains. The helm gauges and toggle switches are clear and easy to read. It is currently winterized and stored in a storage facility on the Marina. Stock #304360 2006 Malibu 23 LSV w/ Only 370 Hrs! Ballast Bags Added, New Swim Platform, & New Sound System! Well Maintained with Accessories Included! The 2006 Malibu Wakesetter 23LSV looks great and performs better! This is a party-sized ski/wakeboard boat (14 passengers) that produces pro-level wakes. The ballast bags offer 1250 lbs but don't take up storage space while they're decompressed. The ballast monitoring system displays a graph that shows how full each bag is. The power wedge was a new feature on the 2006 models and allows for awesome wake shaping with 5 settings. This offers big wakes, that are smooth, rounded, and trough-free. The fin on the hull allows for easy double-ups with precision pivot-point tight turns. When you combine Malibu's performance construction with its quality of comfort, you get a cushy, sweet ride with top-notch performance. The Illusion X Tower has a stylish swoop, built-in navigation light, bimini, and quick collapse feature. This is an excellent choice for beginners or pros alike at an even better price! Reason for selling is not using it..

2008 Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV

Austin, Texas

Model Wakesetter 23 LSV

The upholstery is in very good condition. There are two unfinished holes in the vinyl on the transom doors that seem to be missing the handle gear (see photos). Carpet flooring is in good condition for a boat of this age. The vinyl wrap has some wear and tear, especially above the swim platform area. Bottom Hull appears intact and free from deep scratches or marks. However, there are a few superficial scratches below the bow point (see photos). Bimini is in good condition. Stock #368209 ***SALE PENDING*** 2008 Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV with Black/Blue Wrap! Recent Upholstery! Power Wedge! Monsoon 340HP! Tower Speakers! Make waves with this 2008 MALIBU WAKESETTER 23 LSV boat! This 23-foot boat is outfitted with everything you need to make your next water adventure memorable and fun. Powered by a Monsoon V8 engine with 340hp, this boat has plenty of muscle to produce exciting moments for your water sports passengers. This Malibu has 1,350 pounds of hard ballast built in. Four hard tanks can be controlled from the helm with the touch of a finger. Create your favorite wave using the Malibu Launch System (MLS), Precision Pro Speed Control, and Power Wedge wake plate. You can entertain up to 14 passengers comfortably. Guests can relax in the Captain's Chair, bow seats, or lounge on the plush wraparound bench area. If you want to soak up some rays, lay back on the aft or bow sun pads. If it gets too hot, find shade under the bimini attached to the Illusion XS tower. This tower will fold down easily for storage. If you crave loud audio waves, this boat delivers with multiple amps, cockpit speakers, and four JL Audio tower speakers. Included with the boat is a full boat cover. This 2008 MALIBU WAKESETTER 23 LSV boat is ready to move! Grab it today and start making waves! Reason for selling is purchased bigger boat.

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Precision 23 Reviewed

  By Thom Burns

A s you approach the Precision 23 at the dock, you notice that the white hull is neatly trimmed in teak and accentuated by light gray non-skid. This boat has nice lines which welcome you aboard. In new cruising boats, I immediately look for cockpit size and comfort, visibility, and a light, open airy feel in the cabin. The Precision 23 will not disappoint, nor will the friendly folks at Dream Sails located at Bertha Boatworks on the Whitefish Chain just north of Brainerd, Minnesota.

Dream Sails is owned by Craig and Ruth Witrock, two nurses from St. Cloud, Minnesota. Dream Sails rents some boats as well as sell new Precisions and some used sailboats. Craig started in the sailboat business

back in the early 1970's on Lake Pepin where he did boat demos for the Chrysler sailboat dealership in Winona, Minnesota owned by Bill Gernes.

Craig and Ruth Witrock were proud to show off the new Precision 23 as well as their personal boat, a five year old model.

The Precision 23 is a large, cruising trailer-sailer. At 2,450 lbs it is not light, but it has a low trailering profile and can be handled by most sport utility vehicles and many mini-vans. The 23 was designed by Jim Taylor who has designed the entire Precision line. The builder, Precision Boatworks of Palmetto, Florida requested from Taylor and has built a relatively large trailerable sailboat in the older school tradition of shallow lead-ballasted keel with a centerboard for performance.

Taylor claims to have designed a “maxi-trailerable” boat. With the 23’ 5” length and 8’ 6” beam, he may be right at least in term of practicality. The boat, trailer and 500 lbs of gear will put the trailer weight at about 4,000 lbs.

The boat has a fine entry, substantial flare in the topsides forward and wide quarters that taper to a relatively small transom. This combination gives a smooth ride when heeled underway.

The high lift NACA foil sections of the centerboard and rudder are one of the more efficient foils in a boat this size. The alternatives which offer a low profile are a heavy bulb on a retractable keel which saddles the design with a large centerboard trunk, water-ballast with centerboard or a variety of winged keels. I’ve never seen a winged keel perform well on a boat in this size range.

Construction

The hull is hand laminated with ISO/NPG gelcoat finish and a vinylaster resin skin coat. The hull to deck joint is bonded and through bolted. The deck is a sandwich around closed cell PVC foam with plywood inserts under the mast and any other place where through-bolts are used. It has molded in non-skid. There is also some poured-in-place foam stiffeners added in the seat back coamings.

Performance and Handling

The Precision 23 carries a PHRF rating between 225 and 231. This is about the same as the bigger swing-keel Catalina 25. It is lower than the O’Day 25 and 26. The sail area is close to a high performance J-22. When I sailed the boat the winds were light, three to seven knots, with some windless holes. We rigged the boat with Craig's cruising gennaker for added power. The boat sailed quite well on all points of sail.

Craig said he reefs at about 15 knots when cruising.

Later, I met a sailor who trailers his Precision 23 to Florida and sails to the Bahamas regularly. He told me that he went through 10 - 15 foot seas with 25 knot winds and gusts to 40. He said the boat held up well although he was beat up a little. The passage obviously got his attention since he sat in his inflated liferaft in the cockpit until he finished the trip. Precision doesn’t recommend offshore passages with this boat.

The hardware is Harken. The deck is clean with the chainplates placed well inboard, a vital ingredient for upwind performance. The single lifelines open at the 7’ 3” cockpit. The cockpit is roomy with seats built into the stern pulpit. These seats are standard, but they are such a great addition if I had an older model Precision 23 I’d retrofit them. The weakest link from a performance point of view is the lack of a travelor. You might add one initially rather than retrofitting later. The large cockpit has comfortable seats. There is an anchor locker forward, a separate ventilated gas can locker aft as well as a deep and a shallow lazarette for cockpit storage. Seated cockpit visibility is excellent.

The Precision 23’s is well designed below. The interior is open and airy. It has high quality Lewmar opening ports and hatches. There is no compression post breaking up the interior under the mast. The compression post is replaced by a reinforced beam. The forward bulkheads do not compartmentalize the interior. There is a standard porta potti forward port and a galley starboard aft.

The galley has a stainless steel sink with manual water pump, an ice chest with teak step and a two burner alcohol stove.

The cushions and backrest cushions on the shelves seemed to hold up pretty well. I visited Craig and Ruth’s Precision 23 which is five years old. They stay on the boat alot and the cushions look good.

The simple franctional rig features one set of spreaders and chainplates placed well inboard. This allows for better upwind performance and smaller sails to handle forward. The tall aspect main provides most of the power. The main sail has one set of reef points with jiffy reefing. The backstay is split with a short bridle. This rig provides for easy, simple handling while delivering the power for good performance.

The Precision 23 is a mainstream trailerable with plenty of room for camping out for the weekend. The lead ballasted keel and centerboard for performance is a proven design. It is well built and designed with many modern improvements such as the stern perch seats, ergonomic cockpit cowlings and Lewmar opening ports. If you can pull 4,000 lbs around, it’ll give you many trailering options. If you leave it in your marina, it’ll provide a fine small sailing yacht with adequate weekend accomodations. I would add a bigger genoa or a gennaker and a travelor.

The bottom line ... good value in a new boat.

Thom Burns publishes Northern Breezes.

For more info: Bertha Boatworks, 800-450-4500, 218-543-4100 Hoopers Yachts, 612-436-8795, 800-377-8795 Precision Boat Works, 813-722-6601 Sailboat House, 608-849-9200 Sail Iowa, 800-7281301, 515-842-2301.

All contents are copyright (c) 1997 by Northern Breezes, Inc. All information contained within is deemed reliable but carries no guarantees. Reproduction of any part or whole of this publication in any form by mechanical or electronic means, including information retrieval is prohibited except by consent of the publisher.

Un estilo único

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Igual que Pedro Giró

Cuando Pedro Giró decidió utilizar su maestría en el arte y la utilización de sus alambiques tradicionales de cobre para dar forma a un gin personal, elaborado con bayas de enebro recién recolectadas y le fue incorporando, con precisión, destilados de otras plantas autóctonas y otras llegadas de lugares exóticos como Kerala en la India o la isla de Madagascar que maceraba y destilaba, poco se imaginaba que su receta sería   tan celebrada y compartida durante todos estos años en su Barcelona natal y en toda España.

madurez en el tiempo

Ahora cambian algunas formas pero lo bueno sigue siendo lo bueno, el enebro destilado en fresco (que es el principal ingrediente de la ginebra) llega en el punto justo de su madurez a la destilería, a ese milagroso alambique, para que solamente se consideren las mejores fracciones del proceso como las únicas válidas para formar parte de la receta.

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1986 4.3L OMC V6 what HP at 3000rpm?

Discussion in ' Gas Engines ' started by Tom Laman , Apr 23, 2017 .

Tom Laman Tom Laman

I have a 1986 4.3L OMC V6 engine I have adapted to inboard and need to know what HP at 3000rpm is develops does anyone know what that is. It is needed to design the prop. Thanks for any info.  

ondarvr Senior Member

The prop would be chosen by running the boat and achieving peak RPM's with a typical load.  

Mr Efficiency Senior Member

You mean select the prop ? What HP is being developed at 3000rpm would depend on what load was applied, and the throttle setting. Presumably you could work out a suitable prop size by noting the original sterndrive prop size and gear ratio, and compare that with your inboard gear ratio and consult some tables. Assuming the engine is in the same boat.  

gonzo Senior Member

The 4.3 is rated to 4400-4800 RPM not 3000. Google "4.3 omc engine torque hp graph" and you'll get the information.  

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Barry Senior Member

Attached is a graph from Edelbrock of a Mercruiser 200hp 4.3 litre, naturally aspirated V-6 At 3000 rpm the engine is able to put out a max of 150 hp but Mercruisers owners information suggests propping the engine so that it turns between 4,400 to 4,800 rpm at wide open throttle. Ie the engine is producing 200 hp. Ie you do select a prop that will absorb what the engine can provide at max at 3,000 rpm, the engine will never attain the 4,400 rpm threshold. (except perhaps on acceleration due to cavitation on start up) The prop horsepower absorption and the engine effective output only reach the horsepower curve once, and that will be at WOT for whatever prop you choose. The prop horsepower requirements will be below the max horsepower curve to this point The main reason that you do not want to run the engine at any point on the MAX horsepower line on the graph is that this is normally an extremely poor power fuel consumption spot. Ie say you want to cruise and use 150 horsepower. If you look at the graph, this engine will produce 150 horsepower from 3000 up to 5500 rpm and there will be a spot where the fuel efficiency, (efficiency in this case defined as the amount of fuel to produce 150 hp), is optimum Ie the least amount of fuel used to provide 150 horsepower into the prop. I would check out the Boattest website to look for boats similar to yours, to see what props that they used to attain mercruisers 4400 - 4800 rpm target range and the appropriate propeller. Of course you need to find one that has the same gear ratio, as what ever you are going to use. Or I believe that Michigan Wheel, has a prop calculator that you can provide info and gear ratio, size of prop, rpm etc and come up with an appropriate prop  

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1987 Precision 23

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Seller's Description

Beautiful well-designed boat by Jim Taylor. Precision boats are made with the best materials and Hardware components. Interior cabin is very open and spacious due to Unique design. Independent Mast raising system, which allows stepping of the Mast on the water to allow mast repair or lowering to pass under bridges. This boat is very easy to sail single-handed and is happy Near Shore or out in Blue water. Centerboard can be raised and lowered by a child. 2ft -5ft draft. Ready to sail to the Keys.

Equipment: 1) Trailer is heavy duty with independent braking system. . Bunks and side guides make boat easy to launch and recover. Tires have very little tread wear and tongue extension is easy to deploy. 2) New 4-cycle easy starting Suzuki motor. 3) New upgraded starboard companionway main hatch with tamper proof lock. 4) New running rigging and Sails are still very bright. 5) New 75 watt solar panel, controller, and oversized battery. 6) Interior and anchor lights are all LED. Additionally interior has very bright perimeter LED lighting system. 7) Custom Bimini Mainsail cover and jib sail bag are covered with new Sunbrella material. 8) All cabin cushions are new. 9) New anti-skid coating on Deck. 10) Comes with Autopilot - Simrad tp10.

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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