Boat: None,build the one shown of glass, had many from 6' to 48'. | before about this but I think the title of my thread/post, may have read more like it should have been in the "wanted" section of the boat classifieds here. This is a different request: My wife and I have decided on our next boat, being an S2 9.2 Center Cockpit. We've researched this boat for months TONS of photos collected, searched ads across the country and know quite a bit about her... (learned a lot about her construction, quirks, failure/weak points, performance (or lack there of), age issues, tank failures, engine options during the production run), read several old boat , of the production line etc, enough so that we're pretty certain this is going to be our next boat. The only thing that's missing at this point (ironically), is that we've never been on one! (This won't be our first boat by any means, nor our largest...) We just got back from a one month through the and Canadian gulf islands on our C26.) Yes, it's a trailer boat, but we're located in southern Oregon, 250 miles from the nearest coast and the only way to get up that area and/or sea of Cortez is by trailer. We've decided to rent out the house and "take off" for a much more extended period of time... Mostly coastal cruising, the ICW, Keys, Bahamas etc... so we're not looking for a boat nor a "racer"... Our main attraction to this boat is it's smaller size (30') and the interior layout. We're hoping that someone here owns a S2 9.2 Center Cockpit (We're not interested in the "A" version/rear cockpit), between Portland and San Fransisco (?), that would be willing to give us a tour of their boat. (We're serious enough that we're willing to drive a distance, just to see one in person!) We'd appreciate any help with this. Thanks. Richard & Tresa | 09-09-2017, 12:49 | | | from rain? vs partially sunk would be the big question I guess. Of course a boat that size would need a major towing vehicle etc. So while attractive, really if doing the keys/Bahamas etc... is a tow vehicle and trailer worth the trouble...? etc. Have you had the Chrysler to the Sea of Cortez before? - Elmore Leonard | | | 09-09-2017, 12:56 | | | - Elmore Leonard | | | 10-09-2017, 10:38 | | Boat: Chrysler 26, swing keel | to the link you provided (not sure if you received it),and PM'd you here. We'd LOVE to take you up on your offer to show us your boat! Let us know when you have time! you can email me at: We've sailed the Sea of Cortez, but not in the Chrysler... Also, been taking a small aluminum boat down there (all the way to Cabo), on a trailer, along the coast and to some of the closer islands since 1973 (Several times a year), when I lived in Los Angeles. FANTASTIC cruising grounds! Would love to do more, splashing out of . Had a trip planned with and slip reserved, but issues interrupted that trip. Trailer: The REAL reason I'd like a trailer is to move the boat from wherever we find one, to park it next to my shop here in Oregon so I can do a major refit/modifications while having total access to my tools and machinery. Considering that the S2 9.2 C has a 10'+ beam, I don't want to tow her... Probably hire someone to move her here and the back to the east coast to start our ICW/Bahamas trip. We have dear friends in Tampa (God! I hope their safe!), that are willing to store the trailer and/or boat on their property if we have need. I'm curious about the differences between the Yanmar GM and QM engines! Diesels are new to me and although I've also been doing on the engines that came with this boat (including the , which I've repeatedly heard to stay away from), I'm still . One of the things we'd "like", is fresh water (heat exchange), for the purpose of up water for showers. Not a requirement, as I've already created some design sketches for building a water on top of the aft cabin. Also curious about the HP for this boat... I've heard that the 13HP is not enough, the 15HP: adequate and the 18HP or 22HP much better. Yes, it seems that more of these boats for are located along the east coast & ... Which is also why I'd love a trailer to move here to on at my leisure. Our plans include waiting for Tresa to retire from the district which will happen in 2.5 years. We're not ready to buy right now... Been searching the listings now to see what's out there, prices, how are they equipped etc... (serious "window shopping"?) in Michigan: Considering that the seller nor the broker can tell me why it leaked or why the water damage is there, I couldn't justify flying out there to inspect what I already considered serious suspect evidence of an issue I don't want to deal with... I know these boats have balsa cored decks and if water made it through the cabin, I'm sure there has been damage... Even paying for a to go inspect the boat without me there just didn't make financial sense... If the photos didn't show the water damage, I'd be more interested in that boat. I will however, contact the broker to see if the seller would sell me the trailer, providing a way for them to offer their boat for less (I've been watching this listing for a while and have seen 2 reductions), and hoping that a buyer might not want the trailer... (You get 100% of what you ask for! LOL! (You never know!) are no longer available, like the manifold for one (but I don't remember which one. I'm prepared to do a complete and feel pretty confident with my skills (I've rebuilt auto engines before)... OK... I guess that's it (or all I can think of at the moment)... Would love to hear more from owners of this particular boat! 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I would like to hear from s2 Owners. I have found a 9.2 sloop and from a preliminary viewing looks in good shape and the price is right? Not a lot of them around, but the ones that are around, seem to be in good condition. Please give the the " good, bad and ugly " before I pay for a surveyor. Cheers Don Not an owner, but have been impressed by the relative good condition of s2''s that I''ve seen. They seem to stand up well to usage that would make other boats shabby quite quickly. I''ve seen several different models and was impressed by the small amount of spider cracks, crazing, or even dings in the decks & cabins of boats that were certainly old enough (8-12 yrs) to have their share. They seem to have been built matter-of-factly, using things that work. Some of them have reputations for being pretty quick, too. I also am not an owner but I have spent quite a bit of time on 9.2''s and other S2''s. I always think of these boats as being mediocre in a non perjorative sense of the word. By that I mean they are not all that well built but there much poorer constructed boats out there. The 9.2''s don''t sail all that well but there are far worse sailing boats out there. Of the two versions the 9.2 A (aft cockpit appears to sail better and appears to offer a more comfortable motion than the 9.2 C). My experience with S2''s is somewhat different than Paul''s. S2''s seem to have a disproportionately large number of deck core problems. I can''t recall being on a 9.2 that didn''t have some. They tend to have mast step and supporting structure problems. They tend to have problems with water getting to the chainplate attachment point and rotting out the bulkhead particularly on the upper shroud which is more concealed from view and drying out. Although these boats have dropped dramatically in price to sales prices somewhere in the high teens and low 20K range, S2''s tend to be overpriced in my view. You will want a very thorough survey on a 9.2. Respectfully, Jeff The only S2 that I ever thought could get out of it''s own way was the 10.3. But the build issues that Jeff mentioned earlier also apply to that boat as well. They also seem to be a bit overpriced as well. In that range, I have always thought the better buy would be a Peterson 34. I sailed on both the 10.3 and the P34 in the early 80''s and the Peterson just seemed more responsive and willing to handle a wide variety of conditions. The P34 was also one of the first production boats to use an advanced composite construction. I don''t know if that is a good or bad thing, but it did make for a stiff, light boat. Actually the S2 6.9, 7.9 and 9.1 which were G&S designs were pretty fast boats. Jeff Hi Jeff, Read your message. If you regard the S2 as a mediocre boat, what boat in that era/ class/ and price range do you recommend and why? What do you regard as worse and better? Just want to learn more from more knowledgable people! thanks, mono Top Contributors this Month |
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The 9.2C and A should have similar sail characteristics - we really like how ours handles. If you can get past the looks of the center cockpit I am guessing you will like what she offers on the water and below decks for living space. S2 certainly seemed to get the most out of the space on these boats.
515. Catalina C25 3559 Rocky Mount. Nov 25, 2020. #1. I am going to look at a 1984 s2 9.2 tomorrow. Boat was used for 2 seasons, then stored indoors until 2008. It has sat tied to a dock (fresh water) and only sailed 2 times since then... so 12 years in the water. Other than basic sailboat stuff, chainplates, bulkheads, leaks in the topside ...
14 posts · Joined 2016. #1 · Jun 16, 2016. Well, I recently had my offer accepted for a 78' S2 9.2A. Needless to say I am elated and can't wait to get out on the water in the boat. I will be launching it in about two weeks and keeping it on a mooring near my house. It's in pretty good shape. The top deck forward of the cockpit was re-done in ...
SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, maintenance, and more! ... In reviewing the vast array of different sailboats, the S2 9.2C or 11C has caught my attention, primarily because of the cabin layout. The 9.2C (30') has ...
Images: 241. "S2" marketed the 27 footer (26'-7" LOA) as a "Performance Cruiser", of which they built 85 examples from 1985 to 1987, when Sailboat production was ended. All S2 cruising sailboats, including the 27', featured a solid fiberglass hull, and a balsa cored deck.
Join Date: Sep 2016. Location: Oregon. Boat: Chrysler 26, swing keel. Posts: 130. S2 11 (36') Center cockpit. Hello to all! Absolutely love this website! Have learned and shared a lot here. I previously started a thread in this forum regarding the S2 9.2 center cockpit with both my wife and I thinking this would be our next boat.
The 9.2 stands for 9.2 meters, as with the company's other boats (7.3, 7.9, 10.3, etc.). S2 stuck with the classification for a long time, only advertising the 9.2 as the S2 30 after it had been in production for years (not to be confused with the later S2 30 designed by Graham & Schlageter). The boat overall is 29′ 11″, the most common ...
I have recently purchased a 1980 S2 7.3 (24 ft). See attached. The boat has been sitting idle for about 2 years, is in good shape, but needs some updating that I plan on undertaking. The web is pretty ... General Sailing Forum: 7: 04-09-2012 12:07: Hunter 340 Sailboat 1986 Versus 1975 Pearson 35 Foot Sailboat: bubuin2000: Monohull Sailboats: 0:
S2 7.9 - Practical Sailor. Since 1974, Practical Sailor's independent testing has taken the guesswork out of boat and gear buying. www.practical-sailor.com. The association reports 400 were built. Designed to be a one class racing boat.
S2 7.3 for Sail. Excellent boat for coastal cruising, day sailing and racing! S2 Yachts has a great reputation for making solid, safe and fast sailboats. The 7.3 is a 24-foot "cruising" model with a large cockpit, numerous big-boat features and a comfortable cabin that sleeps four. "Sweet Freedom" is a well-engineered boat with a roller-furling ...
Sailing the S2 9.2 is a treat. In 15 to 17 knots, it heels sharply under the mainsail and 150-percent genoa before settling in to make 5 or 6 knots upwind. Weather helm is noticeable in stronger gusts, but the boat is generally well balanced and always manageable, even in lumpy seas. All in all, the S2 9.2 is a well-designed, tough, and able 30 ...
World's leading forum for owners of popular production sailboats. Menu Menu. Log in. Register. Sidebar Sidebar. Menu Home. Forums. ... S2 New. 1.2K Threads 7.7K Messages. 1.2K Threads 7.7K Messages. T. S2 9.2 Owners Manual and Ships Log 1980. Yesterday at 1:00 PM;
If the OMC needs major repair, I'm changing to electric Saildrive power. I really like the lay out of the S2, with just updating the interior cushions with ultra leather and ultra suede, (vinyl & micro fiber) she will look more modern. My husband and I just purchased a 77 S2 8.0 B Sloop and are very happy.
Sailing performance and styling were improved, and the second wave of S2 sailboats helped people forget the ugly ducklings. The Slikkers story continued. The "third wave" was a successful foray into high-performance boats, with the Graham & Schlagater-designed Grand Slam series—7.9 meter, 9.3, and 10.1. (The 7.9 was twice MORC National ...
The 7.9 was a pricey boat for her size. Equipped with sail handling gear, four sails (main, jib, genoa, and spinnaker), outboard motor, speedo, and compass, her 1985 price was about $27,000. For comparison, a comparably equipped J/24 of the time would run you around $21,000, an Olson 25 about $22,000.
S2 Yachts (USA) The company, located in Holland, Michigan, USA, was founded by boating industry legend, Leon Slikkers, after he had sold his powerboat company, Slickcraft. As part of the sales agreement, he was precluded from the powerboat market for a number of years. There were no restrictions on sailboat building.
SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, ... She's a solid boat and sails decent. S2's are generally made well and I think the 11.0 would be a step up in build quality compared to your P35. The interior woodwork is quite ...
88. S2 9.2A Seattle, WA. Jan 14, 2008. #8. Portlight. S2 9.2A Ports u000bI replaced the ports in my S2 9.2A with 1/4" Bronze Tinted Plexiglas. I was told that Plexiglas was more resistant to crazing than Lexan. The S2 site says to use sealant to bed the windows, but I used Glazer's Tape instead.
Re: S2 9.2 Center Cockpit. You might also look at the Sovereign 28 (aka Sovereign 30). It was made from the S2 by adding 2 feet to the mold. I finished one from bare hull about 25 years ago. 8'4" beam, 3'4" draft, 6800 lbs, 6' headroom in main cabin, 20 HP yanmar 2gm20 and fairly trailable.
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The 9.2''s don''t sail all that well but there are far worse sailing boats out there. Of the two versions the 9.2 A (aft cockpit appears to sail better and appears to offer a more comfortable motion than the 9.2 C). My experience with S2''s is somewhat different than Paul''s. S2''s seem to have a disproportionately large number of deck core ...