Precision Sailboat
June 2, 2009 by Chris Wethered
Filed under Trailerable Sailboats
The brothers found their niche
The trailerable and dinghy niche is the Precision Sailboat Works specialty. Since the late 70′s all Bill and Richard Porter have:
- concentrated on is this market.
- They put their success down to this and the depth of experience of the building team.
Over the years they have been fortunate to draw on the experience of Jim Taylor. Jim is a highly acclaimed winner of “Boat Of The Year” designer a stunning six times!
The award is presented by Cruising World and Sailing World magazines.
Reputation
Having built in excess of 4,000 vessels, Precision sailboats are renowned for the following characteristics:
- Well thought out
- Great use of space
- Userability
On top of which the company offers:
- Quality
- Engineering Value
- Affordable
Two up is as easy as three
Attention to detail is observed through out the line. Top of the range hardware is standard. The finished product does not feel like an inadequate trailer sailor. Centerboards are used in 15 and 185 design dinghies, whilst the larger models have lead keels.
High quality
The brothers along with Jim Taylor take pride in using the highest quality products . In order for the boats to perform in stronger winds, lead is used for it’s high density. This means although heavy, the keel is smaller and so less cumbersome than others. Less below the waterline is key to the equation.
Stability
The P18, P 21 and P23 series is where the keel boat meets the centerboard. The benefits of the keel boat being stability, join the functionality of the Dacron line, which controls the centerboard.
Americas Cup
Stability is maintained across the range by balancing the waterline beam and deck beams. The cockpits are surprisingly roomy for a vessel designed for trailing.
The market for these craft is day sailing. Whether it be a fun family focused affair, or a first owning experience. The combined background of Bill and Richard Porter is measured in hundreds of years and course Jim Taylor’s with the Americas Cup program helps too!
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