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  1. S2 7.9, 1984, Des Moines, Iowa, sailboat for sale from Sailing Texas

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  2. S2 7.9, 1985, Park City, Kansas, sailboat for sale from Sailing Texas

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  3. 1987 S2 7.9 sailboat for sale in Minnesota

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  5. 1986 S2 7.9 sailboat for sale in Alabama

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  6. 1986 S2 7.9 sailboat for sale in Alabama

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  1. S2 7.9

    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.

  2. S2 7.9

    AKA the Grand Slam 7.9 Sail area: -Main: 180 ft² / 16.72 m² -Jib: 149 ft² / 13.84 m² A few (17) were delivered with a fixed keel and masthead rig. (See S2 7.9FK for specs.) Inboard power available as an option… BMW 7.5 hp diesel.

  3. Sailboat • S-2 7.9 Grand Slam • TIARA/S-2 YACHTS

    Designed by Graham & Schlageter and built by Tiara Yachts of Holland MI, the 7.9 meter was one of the other Grand Slam series of racer/cruisers that enjoyed a great run of nearly 550 hulls starting in 1981. S-2 also had a line of family cruisers which were successful in their own right. But the Grand Slam 7.9 design became so popular among racers because she was fast, and had an interior to ...

  4. S2 7.9

    The first model was the trailerable racer-cruiser S2 7.9. The boat was a big success and continues to compete in the marketplace and on the race course against the J/24, Olson 25, Merit 25 and other boats of its era. ... As expected the interior of the 7.9 is a simple traditional layout. Two long settees flank the companion way, with a simple ...

  5. Looking at an s2 7.9

    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.

  6. The Utiltarian Design of the S2 7.9 Remains Sought ...

    Today they build 30- to 53-foot luxury motor yachts, but from 1980 and 1994, the building was occupied by S2 Yachts, which put out an eclectic line of sailboats that included the 7.9.

  7. 1984 S2 7.9

    1984 S2 7.9 Grand Slam fractional rigged trailerable racer/cruiser. Boat has been lovingly cared for, and recently upgraded throughout. This is hull 399 and after the blistering issues of the earlier models. This boat early on had the full sternrail upgrade done. Boat core is very dry. Mast step has already been upgraded.

  8. S2 7.9

    The S2 7.9 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of hand laid fiberglass with an end-grain balsa core, with wood trim. All models have a raked stem, a plumb transom and a transom-hung, pivoting rudder controlled by a tiller. [1] [2] [4] [5] [12]The boat is normally fitted with a small outboard motor for docking and maneuvering. A German BMW inboard diesel engine of 7.5 hp (6 kW) was ...

  9. About the S2 7.9

    The S2 7.9 Class Association recognizes the importance of maintaining fairness and competitiveness in sailing. As such, it upholds stringent class rules and regulations to ensure a level playing field for all participants. This commitment to standardized specifications (commonly referred to as one-design sailing) guarantees that each boat ...

  10. S2 7.9

    S2 7.9 is a 25′ 11″ / 7.9 m monohull sailboat designed by Graham & Schlageter and built by S2 Yachts starting in 1981.

  11. Utilitarian S2 7.9 class

    For the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada, the utilitarian S2 7.9 fleet has been a stalwart for many years and is as popular as ever. Built by S2 Yachts, in Holland Michigan, the S2 7.9 meter yacht was designed by Scott Graham & Eric Schlageter and was originally put into production in 1981. The original production run lasted ...

  12. S2 7.9 Used Boat Reci

    The 7.9 was designed for S2 Yachts by Scott Graham and Eric Schlageter. The 1982 model year was introduced in late 1981 and was originally marketed as the "Grand Slam," although that designator was later dropped, and the model was simply known as the S2 7.9. It remained in production until S2 ceased production of all its models in 1986.

  13. Home

    September 19-22. MBYC Holland, MI. Registration is still open. This year the Class Championship moves back to the home of the S2 7.9 in Holland, MI. Join us on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan and Macatawa Bay for the 2024 Class Championship. Macatawa Bay Yacht Club has a ramp on site and trailer parking nearby.

  14. S2 7.9

    The S2 7.9 rates like a J/24 in speed, has 5'8" headroom for the highest point in the cabin, has a decent sized V birth, a foot pump sink, porta-pottie to starboard enclosed with a curtain, and came in 4 basic versions.. of 550ish hulls. 1) A fractional rig with a lifting keel with outboard.

  15. 1984 S2 7.9 sailboat for sale in Virginia

    1984 S2 7.9 Grand Slam fractional rigged trailerable racer/cruiser Boat has been lovingly cared for, and recently upgraded throughout. This is hull 399 and after the blistering issues of the earlier models. This boat early on had the full sternrail upgrade done. Boat core is very dry. Mast step has already been upgraded. Mast rewiring was done ...

  16. 1986 S2 Yachts 7.9 FK sailboat for sale in North Carolina

    North Carolina. $10,000. Description: Solid fresh water boat in excellent condition. Very popular one design by Graham & Schlageter built by S2 Yachts in Holland, MI. Over 545 boats built, but a select few (17) were delivered with a fixed keel and masthead rig. LOA 2511. LWL 218.

  17. FAQ / Tech Library

    What are the dimensions of the S2 7.9 sailboat? The S2 7.9 has an overall length of 25 feet 11 inches (7.9 meters), a waterline length of 21 feet 8 inches (6.6 meters), and a beam (width) of 9 feet (2.74 meters). It has a draft of 5 feet (1.52 meters) with the daggerboard keel.

  18. S2 7.9

    S2 7.9. I'm currently looking for a fairly easy to trailer "large" sailboat, and I have mostly settled on the S2 7.9 due to the fact that it sits on basically a large powerboat trailer (no fixed keel) so it sits fairly low and can be launched into very shallow water and it appears to be quite fast and fun. I do realize that it is a "race" boat ...

  19. S2 7.9 Sailboat Photo Gallery

    S2 7.9 Sailboat pictures, a collection of S2 7.9 sailboats with specifications and photos.

  20. 1980 S2 7.9 sailboat for sale in Iowa

    Iowa. $9,000. Description: Hull, deck and cabin are solid. No leaks in windows or hatches. Port-potty in head area. New battery. New compass. Boat comes with a nice mylar mainsail and mylar 155 Genoa; 4 used Dacron mainsails; 4 used Dacron genoas; 2 spinnakers; and a dodger .

  21. S2 7.9 FK

    Est. Forestay Length: 35.44 ft / 10.80 m. Sailboat Links. Builders: S2 Yachts (USA) Download Boat Record: Notes. A somewhat rare variant of the S2 7.9 with a fixed keel and masthead rig. Sailboat Forum.

  22. 1982 S2 Yachts 7.9 Grand Slam sailboat for sale in Mississippi

    1 - 5'. Mississippi. $3,700. Description: 1982 S2 Yachts 7.9 Grand Slam trailerable sailboat. Begin your sailing adventures today, everything to enjoy your time is included. The sailboat has had the diesel engine and fuel tank removed to allow for additional storage space underneath the cockpit and replaced with a new 2021 Mercury 5hp Sail ...

  23. 1994 S2 7.9

    Standard features. 1994 S2 7.9 #536 Detroit, MI. Solid fresh water boat in excellent condition. Firm deck with no soft spots. Spectra backstay with flicker. Bottom professionally barrier coated by Sarns Marine in Harrison Twp, Michigan. Outboard and Trailer: Custom built TIG welded 3/16" steel trailer with dual axles and electric brakes Four ...