Designed by renowned naval architect Jim Taylor, whose portfolio includes work on America's Cup contenders like Mighty Mary, the Precision 165 was introduced in 1995 as a "maxi-trailerable" crossover. While many boats in the 16-foot class are open-cockpit dinghies or water-ballasted daysailers, the Precision 165 was engineered as a genuine small keelboat. Built by Precision Boat Works in Florida, the model was intended to bridge the gap between high-performance daysailing and light "camp-cruising." It remained in production for nearly 25 years, appealing to sailors who demanded a stable, responsive hull that could be towed by a standard passenger vehicle and launched single-handedly from a ramp.
Precision 165 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Precision
- Model
- 165
- Builder
- Precision Boat Works
- Designer
- Jim Taylor
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1995 - 2019
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 1 | $3,500 |
| Mar 2026 | 1 | $5,995 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 | $7,500 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seascape 18 | 18.04' | $26,978 | 15 | 3 |
| Cape Cutter 19 | 23.62' | $17,962 | 14 | 9 |
| Precision 23 | 23.42' | $11,000 | 10 | 2 |
| Precision 18 | 17.42' | $6,250 | 6 | 4 |
| Precision 28 | 28' | $24,900 | 6 | 0 |
| Ultimate 20 | 20.83' | $15,000 | 6 | 2 |
| Precision 165 | $6,748 | 4 | 3 | |
| Catalina 16.5 | 16.33' | $13,500 | 4 | 0 |
| Precision 21 | 20.75' | $5,500 | 3 | 1 |
| Sailart 19 | 20.67' | $57,726 | 2 | 2 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $6,748 | 4 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Precision 165 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Precision 165 over the past 12 months is $6,748. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Precision 165 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 4 Precision 165 listings over the past 12 months, with 3 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Precision 165 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Precision 165 has increased by 11.15% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- What are similar sailboats to the Precision 165?
- Comparable models include the Seascape 18, Cape Cutter 19, Precision 23. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.