⛵ Sailboat DB

S2 7.9

Fractional Sloop • Lifting Keel • Built 1981

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Dimensions

LOA
25.92 ft
LWL
21.67 ft
Beam
9 ft
Max Draft
5 ft
Min Draft
1.12 ft
Displacement
4,250 lbs
Ballast
1,675 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.22 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
20.1
D/L Ratio ⓘ
186
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
39.4%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
329 sq ft
I
30.5 ft
J
9.5 ft
P
29.42 ft
E
12.25 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Lifting Keel
Rig Type
Fractional Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
1981
Last Built
Number Built
545

Engine & Accommodations

Water
6 gal
Headroom
5.42 ft
Notes: AKA the Grand Slam 7.9\nSail area:\n-Main: 180 ft² / 16.72 m²\n-Jib: 149 ft² / 13.84 m²\nA few (17) were delivered with a fixed keel and masthead rig. (See S2 7.9FK for specs.)\nInboard power available as an option... BMW 7.5 hp diesel.

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