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S2 7.9
S2 7.9
Fractional Sloop • Lifting Keel • Built 1981
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.
Designer
Graham & Schlageter
(1975–1989)
Builder
S2 Yachts (USA)
(1974–1989)
Class Association
S2 7.9 Class Association