Precision 21
Description
The Precision 21 is a trailerable sailboat designed by Jim Taylor and built by Precision Boat Works from 1986 to 2019. It’s a versatile daysailer/weekender that offers a balance of performance, stability, and comfort, making it suitable for solo sailors, families, or small crews in inland or coastal waters. The centerboard retracts fully for shallow draft or beaching and extends for upwind efficiency, with a kick-up feature for safety over obstructions. Foam flotation ensures unsinkability.
Construction Details
| Designer | Jim Taylor |
|---|---|
| Length | 21.000 ft |
| LOA | 20.750 ft |
| LWL | 17.500 ft |
| Beam | 8.250 ft |
| Displacement | 1875 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.670 ft |
| Min Draft | 1.750 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 22.70 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 7 ft |
| p | 23.70 ft |
| e | 9.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.70 ft | 7 ft | 23.70 ft | 9.50 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 23.7 ft - (7224 mm) |
| Foot | * 9.5 ft - (2896 mm) |
| Leech | * 25.01 ft - (7623 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 25.22 ft - (7687 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 116.4 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 22.5 ft - (6858 mm) |
| Foot | 7.83 ft - (2387 mm) |
| Leech | 20.25 ft - (6172 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 100 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 7 ft - (2134 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.41 ° |
| Area | * 78.8 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 19 ft - (5791 mm) |
| Foot | * 9.22 ft - (2810 mm) |
| Leech | * 16.61 ft - (5063 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.14 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 8.06 ft - (2457 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.91 ° |
| Area | * 76.57 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 21.5 ft - (6553 mm) |
| Foot | 8.5 ft - (2591 mm) |
| Leech | 19.5 ft - (5944 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 110.14 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 7.71 ft - (2350 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 7.82 ° |
| Area | * 82.84 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 22.58 ft - (6882 mm) |
| Foot | 11.25 ft - (3429 mm) |
| Leech | 21.33 ft - (6501 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.14 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.51 ft - (3203 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.79 ° |
| Area | * 118.64 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 22.58 ft - (6882 mm) |
| Foot | 9.83 ft - (2996 mm) |
| Leech | 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 130.29 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.12 ft - (2780 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.75 ° |
| Area | * 102.98 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 21.75 ft - (6629 mm) |
| Foot | 11.25 ft - (3429 mm) |
| Leech | 20.58 ft - (6273 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.5 ft - (3200 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.95 ° |
| Area | * 114.15 ft² |
| Sail Type | DRIFTER |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 22.57 ft - (6879 mm) |
| Foot | * 11.7 ft - (3566 mm) |
| Leech | * 20.33 ft - (6197 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perp | * 10.5 ft - (3200 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.04 ° |
| Area | * 118.49 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
| Foot | 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Leech | 20.75 ft - (6325 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 207 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 22.57 ft - (6879 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 12.6 ft - (3840 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.6 ft - (3840 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 242 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 13.07 ft - (3984 mm) |
| Foot | * 5.2 ft - (1585 mm) |
| Leech | * 10.32 ft - (3146 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 55 % |
| Length Perp | * 3.85 ft - (1173 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 25.09 ° |
| Area | * 25.16 ft² |
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