Precision 14 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

13.83' · 4.22 m

Disp.

250 lbs · 113 kg

First year

1985

The Precision 14 represents a pivotal chapter in the evolution of Jim Taylor’s smallboat designs for Precision Boat Works. Launched in the mid1980s as a more refined and stable successor to the earlier Precision 13, the 14footer was engineered to bridge the gap between a highperformance racing dinghy and a heavy, cumbersome daysailer. By emphasizing a wide beam and a sophisticated hull form, Jim Taylor Yacht Design created a vessel that remains one of the most forgiving and accessible small boats in the used market. Unlike many of its contemporaries that relied on narrow hulls for speed, the Precision 14 utilizes its 6' 2" beam to provide a "big boat" feel, offering a level of initial stability that appeals to families and solo sailors alike.