Precision 15 vs Precision 16
How do the Precision 15 and Precision 16 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
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Precision 15 
Precision 16 | Precision 15 | Precision 16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 15.0 ft4.57 m | 16.3 ft4.95 m |
| Waterline length | 13.8 ft4.19 m | 14.0 ft4.27 m |
| Beam | 6.9 ft2.11 m | 6.7 ft2.03 m |
| Draft | 3.7 ft1.12 m | 3.7 ft1.12 m |
| Displacement | 390 lb177 kg | 390 lb177 kg |
| Ballast | 250 lb113 kg | —— |
| Sail area | 117 ft²10.9 m² | 155 ft²14.4 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 35.07 | 46.46 |
| Displacement / Length | 67 | 63 |
| Comfort ratio | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| Capsize screening | 3.79 | 3.65 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Precision 15 vs Precision 16: the short version
- The Precision 16 is the larger boat at 16.3 ft4.95 m LOA versus 15.0 ft4.57 m for the Precision 15.
- On sail area/displacement the Precision 16 carries the more powerful rig (46.5 vs 35.1), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Precision 16 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Precision 16 rates better for offshore work (3.65 vs 3.79).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.