How would a Precision 28 stack up against Catalina/Hunter 27/28's in construction quality and sailability?
Donny
Donny
Precision 28, Your Thoughts Please.
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Judging from the quality and finish of my brother's Precision 15, I would expect to agree with you after comparing the larger boats.
Not sure where the water ballast comes in to this discussion. None of the boats mentioned use anything but fixed keels. In PHRF terms West Florida has the H28.5 at 195 and the P-28 at 207 for whatever that is worth. The Precision is a much lighter boat with an 18" shorter keel than the Hunter. I think the P-28 is less of an assembly line boat so the overall quality should be better. You would just have to compare things like hardware, portlights, fit and finish. But a P-28 could not be any more solid than my friend's H28.5. I owned a C-22 and have crewed on C-25s and C-30s. Have no experience with C27s.
I'll second Roger's comment-the construction, fit and finish of my precision Day Sailer is very good.
For what it's worth...
I raced aboard a Precision 27 (practically the same as the 28) for several years. A couple of years ago the side stay attachments came loose from the hull, causing the mast to become wobbly. Serious stuff. Was repaired and is sailing well again. Other issues similar to most other production boats. You gets what you pays for.
One positive note: the boat races well to its rating and is a killer down wind!
I raced aboard a Precision 27 (practically the same as the 28) for several years. A couple of years ago the side stay attachments came loose from the hull, causing the mast to become wobbly. Serious stuff. Was repaired and is sailing well again. Other issues similar to most other production boats. You gets what you pays for.
One positive note: the boat races well to its rating and is a killer down wind!
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