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Home Forums Search Trailer Sailor Roster Chandlery Events Classifieds Resources About TSBB SBO Sites	Instructions/FAQ | Rules & Etiquette | Edit Profile | Forum Login View Thread | Post Response | Return to Index | Read Prev Msg | Read Next Msg | P165 Posted By: Brian N. P165 "Peptide" Date: 5/8/09 3:18p.m. Report: outside forum guidelines In Response To: Disp of P18 vs P165 (Chet) The P165 is very stable in a good wind if that is your concern. I have been out in 20 knot winds with little concern; you can always reef and drop the jib. The 165 has a flat aft and fairly wide beam which gives it good form stability. My 14 year old son and I have been out numerous times with winds 15k and seas near 2 feet without problems. Part of the lighter weight is that the P165 has no overhangs, and is only 2 inches or so shorter on the waterline than the P18. Also the P165 has very low freeboard, reducing the weight. A main reason for buying the P165 was the reduced weight for towing on the trailer, I have a small Volvo. Lastly, set up from driveway to water is about 1/2 hour, which is not bad. Good luck in your search, in my opinion both boats are fine consideration.

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Disp of P18 vs P165 -- Chet -- 5/8/09 10:45a.m.

Well... -- Donnie - P-185 "DonSail" #96 -- 5/8/09 11:36a.m.

Ahhh... -- Chet -- 5/8/09 11:52a.m.

P-165 is.. -- Jack, H23.5, SecondSojourn,Clermont Fl. -- 5/8/09 2:22p.m.

I particulary like the lighter mast. -- Butch Erny -- 5/8/09 3:30p.m.

Right on both accounts -- Brian N. -- 5/8/09 6:31p.m.

bimini top -- jrw45 -- 5/12/09 1:01p.m.

I bought my top from outdoor world -- Jack, H23.5, SecondSojourn,Clermont Fl. -- 5/12/09 7:16p.m.

When I went to buy the new top, -- Jack, H23.5, SecondSojourn,Clermont Fl. -- 5/12/09 7:20p.m.

How many mainsheets does a Hunter have? -- Ignacio -- 5/12/09 8:39p.m.

The Hunter only has one on the mid boom.. -- Jack, h23.5 Second Sojourn.. -- 5/13/09 8:03a.m.

part number for bimini -- jrw45 -- 5/13/09 12:42p.m.

Bimini.. -- Jack, H23.5, SecondSojourn,Clermont Fl. -- 5/13/09 5:00p.m.

Bimini Top Color. 64,000 $ question -- jrw45 -- 5/14/09 2:09p.m.

I had both the.. -- Jack, H23.5, SecondSojourn,Clermont Fl. -- 5/14/09 2:35p.m.

P-185 Unrelaxed ride? -- Mike -- 5/10/09 4:59a.m.

Oh. I love my P-185.. no doubt -- Donnie - P-185 "DonSail" #96 -- 5/11/09 7:33a.m.

 P165  -- Brian N. P165 "Peptide" -- 5/8/09 3:18p.m.

Thanks! This forum is great! -- Chet -- 5/8/09 4:32p.m.

Brian brought a good point to consider--tow vehicle. -- Buck Buchanan, P-18, Alert, #129, Fayetteville, NC -- 5/8/09 5:17p.m.

I think my pickup can handle a P-18 -- Chet -- 5/8/09 6:37p.m.

We've towed my P21 with a Ford Ranger -- Rob M, P-21, Minuet building. -- 5/8/09 9:39p.m.

I think my pickup can handle a P-18 -- Chet -- 5/9/09 6:56a.m.

Chet, I see you took my advice when I e-mailed you back about -- Buck Buchanan, P-18, Alert, #129, Fayetteville, NC -- 5/8/09 4:49p.m.

There was a P-18 in the Raleigh area for sale -- Buck Buchanan, P-18, Alert, #129, Fayetteville, NC -- 5/8/09 5:02p.m.

Thanks, Buck -- Chet -- 5/8/09 6:26p.m.

Chet, If you want to meet about a half dozen Precision owners... -- Buck Buchanan, P-18, Alert, #129, Fayetteville, NC -- 5/8/09 7:18p.m.

NC Sail's "Pirate Sail 2007 "parked" at Cape Lookout, NC -- Buck Buchanan, P-18, Alert, #129, Fayetteville, NC -- 5/8/09 7:24p.m.

Half of the "Fleet" at Beaufort Docks (NC). Pirate-Sail 2007 -- Buck Buchanan, P-18, Alert, #129, Fayetteville, NC -- 5/8/09 7:32p.m.

Well, you can always... -- Tom V. P18 #377, "Kestrel", NJ -- 5/8/09 4:56p.m.

More thoughts on the P165 -- Tim Dokken -- 5/10/09 8:49a.m.

Hey Tim, congrats on the P-21 -- Rob M, P-21, Minuet building. -- 5/10/09 10:16a.m.

P165 vs. P18 ballast -- Lee P-23 #495 -- 5/10/09 10:45a.m.