Question 1

What are the specs of the PRECISION 18?

Accepted Answer

The PRECISION 18 has the following specifications: 17.42ft LOA, 7.42ft beam, 4.25ft draft, 1,100lb displacement, 350lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Fractional Sloop. Keel: Variable, Full/Long.

Question 2

How much does a PRECISION 18 cost?

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The PRECISION 18 has an average asking price of $8,800, with prices ranging from $5,500 to $17,500 based on 5 listings.

Question 3

Who built the PRECISION 18 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Precision Boat Works (USA), designed by Jim Taylor, first built in 1984, with production ending in 2019, 500 units were produced.

Question 4

Is the PRECISION 18 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The PRECISION 18 is classified as a Daysailer. It has a comfort ratio of 7.35, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 2.88, which is best suited for coastal cruising.

Question 5

How fast is the PRECISION 18?

Accepted Answer

The PRECISION 18 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 21.81, which indicates high performance and good speed potential. The displacement to length ratio is 133.93, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 6

How much does it cost to maintain a PRECISION 18?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a PRECISION 18 is estimated at $300 – $700. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 7

How much does it cost to own a PRECISION 18 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the PRECISION 18 (17.42ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $300 – $700/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $100-$150/year (based on $8,800 average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 17.42ft boat: Florida: $3,100-$8,400/year. California: $2,900-$7,300/year. Massachusetts: $2,200-$4,900/year + $700 winter storage. New York: $2,200-$6,100/year + $700 winter storage. Maryland: $2,100-$3,800/year. Texas: $1,300-$3,800/year. Washington: $2,500-$5,400/year. Michigan: $1,200-$2,700/year + $700 winter storage. North Carolina: $1,900-$3,800/year. South Carolina: $2,700-$5,200/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $2K to $11K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 8

How much does it cost to dock a PRECISION 18?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the PRECISION 18 (17.42ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $3,100-$8,400/year. California: $2,900-$7,300/year. Massachusetts: $2,200-$4,900/year + $700 winter storage. New York: $2,200-$6,100/year + $700 winter storage. Maryland: $2,100-$3,800/year. Texas: $1,300-$3,800/year. Washington: $2,500-$5,400/year. Michigan: $1,200-$2,700/year + $700 winter storage. North Carolina: $1,900-$3,800/year. South Carolina: $2,700-$5,200/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 9

What are the common problems with the PRECISION 18?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 1 issues reported for the PRECISION 18 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in structural, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the PRECISION 18.

Question 10

What should I look for when buying a PRECISION 18?

Accepted Answer

When buying a PRECISION 18, SailPages.com has compiled 1 model-specific issues reported by owners across structural. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the PRECISION 18 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 11

What are the sail dimensions of the PRECISION 18?

Accepted Answer

The PRECISION 18 has the following rig dimensions: I=19ft (foretriangle height), J=5.5ft (foretriangle base), P=20ft (mainsail luff), E=8.25ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 141.4 sq ft. Jib area: 52.3 sq ft.

Question 12

How does the PRECISION 18 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The PRECISION 18 is classified as a Daysailer by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 17.42ft LOA, comfort ratio 7.35, capsize ratio 2.88, SA/disp 21.81, average price $8,800. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	17.42 ft
LWL	15.42 ft
Beam	7.42 ft
Draft	4.25 ft/ 1.5 ft min
Displacement	1,100 lb
Ballast	350 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	5.3 kn

Iforetriangle height	19 ft
Jforetriangle base	5.5 ft
Pmainsail luff	20 ft
Emainsail foot	8.25 ft
FLforestay	5.5 ft
Mainsail	141.4 sq ft
Jib (100%)	52.3 sq ft
Spinnaker	88.8 sq ft

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