Precision 21

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Precision 21
Development
DesignerJim Taylor
Location United States
Year1986
Builder(s) Precision Boat Works
Role Cruiser
NamePrecision 21
Boat
Boat weight 1,875 lb (850 kg)
Draft 4.67 ft (1.42 m) with centerboard down
Hull
Type monohull
Construction fiberglass
LOA 20.75 ft (6.32 m)
LWL 17.50 ft (5.33 m)
Beam 8.25 ft (2.51 m)
Engine type outboard motor
Hull appendages
Keel/board typestub keel and centerboard
Ballast600 lb (272 kg)
Rudder(s)transom-mounted rudder
Rig
Rig type Bermuda rig
I foretriangle height22.70 ft (6.92 m)
J foretriangle base7.00 ft (2.13 m)
P mainsail luff23.70 ft (7.22 m)
E mainsail foot9.50 ft (2.90 m)
Sails
Sailplan fractional rigged sloop
Mainsail area112.58 sq ft (10.459 m2)
Jib/genoa area79.45 sq ft (7.381 m2)
Total sail area192.03 sq ft (17.840 m2)
Racing
PHRF 270
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The Precision 21 is an American trailerable sailboat that was designed by Jim Taylor as a cruiser and first built in 1986. [1] [2] [3]

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Production

The design was built by Precision Boat Works in Palmetto, Florida, United States from 1986 until 2018, but it is now out of production. [1] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

Design

The Precision 21 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a fractional sloop rig, a raked stem, a plumb transom, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed stub keel with a retractable centerboard that has a NACA airfoil profile. It displaces 1,875 lb (850 kg) and carries 600 lb (272 kg) of ballast. [1] [3] [9]

The boat has a draft of 4.67 ft (1.42 m) with the centerboard extended and 1.75 ft (0.53 m) with it retracted, allowing operation in shallow water, or ground transportation on a trailer. [1] [3]

The boat is normally fitted with a small 3 to 6 hp (2 to 4 kW) outboard motor for docking and maneuvering. [1] [3]

The design has sleeping accommodation for four people, with a double "V"-berth in the bow cabin and two straight settee berths in the main cabin. The galley is located on the port side just aft of the bow cabin. The galley is equipped with a stove and a sink. The head is located in the bow cabin under the "V"-berth. Cabin headroom is 52 in (132 cm). [1] [3]

The design has a PHRF racing average handicap of 270 and a hull speed of 5.6 kn (10.4 km/h). [3]

Operational history

In a 1987 review in Cruising World by Dan Spurr and Herb McCormick named the design the winner in the "tidy little trailerable category" and noted that the boat is "simple and straightforward, the boat should be a blast to sail and a comfortable place to enjoy the surroundings when the day's trip is through." [9]

In a 2010 review Steve Henkel wrote, "designer Jim Taylor ... draws a nice boat, and the Precision 21 is no exception. Furthermore, Precision Boatworks ... does a good job of molding and finishing these boats. Best features: With her big beam, 4' 4" headroom, and well-designed layout, she seems to have plenty of space below ... We think this makes her, more than her comp[etitor]s, what used to be called a 'wholesome' weekend boat for a family of two adults and one or two children. Her draft ... beats most of her comp[etitor]s by a wide margin when it comes to easy ramp launching. Workmanship on her hull, on the boats we've seen, is well above average. Worst features: At one time owners had trouble with the centerboard and leaking windows, but these problems were eventually recognized at the factory and as we understand it, the board and leak problems were corrected in succeeding production." [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 McArthur, Bruce (2021). "Precision 21 sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 6 November 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  2. ↑ McArthur, Bruce (2021). "Jim Taylor". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 2 November 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Henkel, Steve: The Sailor's Book of Small Cruising Sailboats, page 122. International Marine/McGraw-Hill, 2010. ISBN   978-0-07-163652-0
  4. ↑ McArthur, Bruce (2021). "Precision Boat Works". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 13 September 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
  5. ↑ Precision Boat Works (2021). "Precision 21". precisionboatworks.com. Archived from the original on 3 November 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  6. ↑ Precision Boat Works (2020). "Precision Boats Information". precisionboatworks.com. Archived from the original on 12 July 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
  7. ↑ "Precision Boat Works ceases production". Trade Only Today. 3 August 2018. Archived from the original on 3 August 2018. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
  8. ↑ Precision Boat Works (2 August 2018). "Precision Boat Works Is Moving" (PDF). Press Release. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2 November 2021. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
  9. 1 2 Spurr, Dan; McCormick, Herb (September 1987). "Showcase 88". Cruising World. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
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