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S2 8.0 A

Masthead Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1974–1975

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Dimensions

LOA
26 ft
LWL
21.42 ft
Beam
8 ft
Max Draft
2.42 ft
Displacement
4,600 lbs
Ballast
1,800 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.92 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
16.3
D/L Ratio ⓘ
209
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
39.1%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
282 sq ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1974
Last Built
1975
Number Built
40

Engine & Accommodations

Water
19 gal
Fuel
21 gal
Notes: All 8.0 versions had the same hull but with different decks. This was the first (fairly rare) version with a short bulbous cabin similar to that on the S2 7.0. (Originally called S2 26 AFT). It was replaced with the S2 8.0B with a longer coach roof.\nDeep draft version: 4.0'/1.22m.

Builder

Related Boats

Name LOA (ft) Year Rig
S2 8.0 B 26 1976 Masthead Sloop