Used Precision 23 Sailboats for Sale

The Precision 23, designed by world-renowned yacht architect Jim Taylor, stands as the flagship "maxi-trailerable" in the Precision Boat Works lineup. Introduced in 1986 and remaining in production for over three decades, the model was engineered to bridge the gap between a spirited daysailer and a legitimate coastal cruiser. Unlike many of its contemporaries that relied on water ballast or lightweight swing keels for trailerability, the Precision 23 utilizes a sophisticated lead-ballasted stub keel (850 lbs) paired with a fiberglass centerboard. This design choice, a hallmark of Taylor’s philosophy, provides a lower center of gravity and superior upwind performance while maintaining a shallow board-up draft of just 1' 11". The hull is hand-laminated using an ISO/NPG gelcoat and a vinylester resin skin coat to resist osmotic blistering, while the deck features a closed-cell PVC foam core for stiffness without the rot potential of traditional end-grain balsa.