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S2 built 128 of its popular 9.1 between 1983 and 1987. Prices today vary widely with condition, but average $28,000. The first seven boats came with shorter rigs that led owners to complain the boat was underpowered. S2 responded by providing subsequent boats with a taller rig, which is now the class standard. The S2 9.1 performs best in medium air. You’ll need up to eight crew to race with a spinnaker.

Some boats require structural repairs at the mast step or on the floor, which could cost as much as $4,000. One successful racer from Seattle says that his S2 9.1 tall-rig boat is a good all-rounder in medium air, best upwind at the upper end of a No. 1, and can sail well going deep on a downwind leg. Racing sails for these G&S; Design Group boats will cost up to $8,500.

S2 9.1 http://www.s291.com Typical monthly costs: $852 Annual budget range: $3,000 to $13,000 PHRF 123 to 135 LOA 29’10” LWL 25′ Beam 10’6″ Draft 5’6″ Disp. 7850 lbs. SA 489 sq. ft.

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S2 9.1 Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of S2 9.1. Built by S2 Yachts (USA) and designed by Graham & Schlageter, the boat was first built in 1983. It has a hull type of Fin w/transom hung rudder and LOA is 9.09. Its sail area/displacement ratio 19.91. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Yanmar, runs on Diesel.

S2 9.1 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about S2 9.1 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, accomodations, contributions, who designed the s2 9.1.

S2 9.1 was designed by Graham & Schlageter.

Who builds S2 9.1?

S2 9.1 is built by S2 Yachts (USA).

When was S2 9.1 first built?

S2 9.1 was first built in 1983.

How long is S2 9.1?

S2 9.1 is 7.62 m in length.

What is mast height on S2 9.1?

S2 9.1 has a mast height of 10.76 m.

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Welcome to the official web site of the

S2 9.1 Meter North American One Design Class Association.

The 9.1 Meter is a 30 ft. one design racer/cruiser sailboat manufactured from 1983-1987 by S2 Yachts in Holland, Michigan.

The mission of the S2 9.1 Meter Class Association is:

•   to support and promote active one design racing of the S2 9.1 Meter

•   to facilitate the sharing of information regarding the use of the S2 9.1 Meter for racing, day sailing and cruising

•   to support the sailing interests of S2 9.1 Meter owners around the world

The S2 9.1 Meter Class Discussion Board is the official source for all information about the Class Association.   Inside you will find everything you need to know about Class Rules, activities, racing and the boat, including tons of technical info.

The public is free to view and read the Discussion Board but the Class Association requires that users establish a user “profile” before posting any comments or questions.   As a security measure to protect the information on this site and to prevent spamming of board members, all user profiles must be approved by the Class President before users can begin posting to the Discussion Board.   Instructions for establishing a user profile can be found at the top of the main Discussion Board page.   The approval process is typically very quick.   You will receive an email reply regarding the status of your user profile.   When you establish a profile, we ask that you provide as much information as possible about you and your boat and we encourage you to turn on the “automatic email notification” feature of your profile.   This feature automatically sends you an email any time someone posts on the Discussion Board, enabling you to quickly and easily contribute to the sharing of information and the satisfaction of sailing an S2 9.1 Meter sailboat.   Rest assured that the Class Association does not share your contact information with anyone – and, using the profile manager function, you have the option of hiding your information from public view.

We ask that all sailors of S2 9.1 Meter boats support the ongoing existence of this web site through the payment of annual membership dues.   Please print the membership form and mail your dues today. It is available in both PDF and RTF format for your convenience.

Contact information for the Class Association Officers can be found inside on the Discussion Board.   If you need technical assistance please send an email to:

The S2 9.1 Meter One Design Class Association is a member Class of US Sailing .

Last Updated: April 19, 2007

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A roomy, well-built middle-of-the-road cruiser with both aft and center cockpit versions.

The history of S2 Yachts is in many ways a parable for the modern fiberglass sailboat industry. Begun in 1974 by an experienced fiberglass builder, the company grew rapidly, building first some unattractive “two-story” cruisers, followed by a series of conventional cruiser-racers in the late ’70s and early ’80s, then a successful fleet of race-oriented cruisers in the mid ’80s. Finally, as sailboat sales took a nosedive in the late ’80s, the company converted its entire production to powerboats.

In late 1989, the company was approached by the class association of its popular 26′ racer, the S2 7.9. Would the company be willing to do a small run of 7.9s for those serious racers who wanted to replace their seven-to nine-year-old boats? The company thought it over and said, yes—provided they could be guaranteed 10 orders.

As we write this, the class association and S2 dealers around the country have been unable to come up with the 10 orders, and the company has cancelled the offering, perhaps the end of sailboat building by this prosperous company, and perhaps also an unfortunate commentary on the sailboat industry.

During its heyday, S2 developed a strong reputation for good quality boats. The company was founded by Leon Slikkers after he had sold his powerboat company, Slickcraft. As part of the sales agreement, he was not to make powerboats for a period of time, but there was no restraint on sailboat building. So he built a new plant which was, at the time, a model for production-line efficiency. Among other things, the hulls were laid up in an enclosed, climate-controlled room, and they remained in molds until most of the interior was installed to ensure that there was as little deformation of the basic molding as possible.

In the late 1970s, S2 did start building powerboats again, and soon established its Tiara line at the top end of the market. As evidence of Slikkers’ insight into the business (as well as a bit of luck, perhaps), when the conglomerate that owned Slickcraft began to see declining sales in the early ’80s, S2 was able to buy Slickcraft back at a fraction of its original sale price. And of course, S2 enjoyed the boom in powerboat buying which accompanied the decline in sailboat sales during the mid and late ’80s.

From the start, Slikkers also assembled an experienced crew of builders and sellers from the local area. At the time, Holland, Michigan, was the home of Chris Craft as well as Slickcraft and several other smaller powerboat builders.

The company continues today with a strong crew, managed primarily by Slikkers’ son, David, and other family members. The company personnel helped establish a reputation for good relationships with S2 owners, a reputation which continues, even though the company is no longer in the sailboat business.

In preparing this story, we talked with a number of S2 9.2 owners who reported that they are still able to get information, advice, and some parts and equipment from the company.

The Boat and Builder

As its nomenclature suggests, S2 Yachts was one of those few American companies willing to commit to the metric system when the government said it would be a good thing to do. 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 length of 30-footers in those days when one of the popular racing rules—the Midget Ocean Racing Club (MORC)—required boats to be “under 30 feet.” The boat was built in two configurations, from 1977 to 1987. The 9.2C was a center-cockpit version, and the last one built was hull number 427. The 9.2A was the aft-cockpit version, and the last one built was hull number 520.

From talking to the company, it is unclear whether the hull numbers represent the actual number of boats built. In the 70s, it was not unusual for companies as part of their marketing strategy, to start a production run with hull number 10, or even hull number 100, so that a model would appear to be more popular or successful than it actually was. The people currently at S2 simply didn’t know if that had been done, but we suspect the total of 947 hull numbers is more than the actual number of S2 9.2s built. Nonetheless, the 9.2 had a successful run.

The 9.2 was designed by Arthur Edmunds, who was S2’s “in-house” designer. Beginning in 1981, S2 built a number of racing-oriented cruisers designed by the Chicago naval architects Scott Graham and Eric Schlageter, but all of the earlier cruising boats were done by Edmunds. Edmunds also contributed engineering and design detail to Graham & Schlageter’s hull designs.

We would describe the 9.2 design—and all of Edmunds’ S2s—as moderate and conventionally modern. The hull has short overhangs, a relatively flat sheer, a long fin keel, and spade rudder. The boats are reasonably attractive, and the aft-cockpit model has pleasing proportions. The center-cockpit model has a high, boxy superstructure whose profile is relieved by good contour moldings of the deckhouse, cockpit, and aft cabin.

One advantage of the conventional looks of the 9.2 is that it is not likely to go out of fashion—a plus for the boat holding its value. Though the rigs were identical on all versions, shallow-draft keels were a popular option; these reduced the draft from 4′ 11″ to 3′ 11″. The deeper keel doesn’t seem excessive for most waters and is our choice. The lead ballast is internal. S2 did a good job of embedding and sealing the lead in the keel cavity, so leaking should be minimal even in a hard grounding.

The hull is a conservative hand-laid laminate, and the deck is balsa-cored. S2 used a conventional inward-turning flange to attach the deck, with an aluminum toerail for protecting the joint. S2 is known for good glass work, particularly gelcoats, and almost all the used 9.2s that we have seen still are cosmetically good or recoverable with a good rubbing out.

Sailing Performance

‘Adequate’ would be a good way to describe the sailing performance of the 9.2. The boat came with a deck-stepped Kenyon spar and North sails as standard, later with Hall or Offshore spars. The rigging and other sailing hardware was good enough in quality that little re-rigging or upgrading is likely to be needed.

The used 9.2 we examined thoroughly, for example, had internal halyards, reef lines and outhaul, a good Harken mainsheet traveler, Lewmar #8 halyard winches, and two-speed Lewmar #30s for the jib sheets. On the down-side, every equipment list of used S2s we looked at listed the original North sails, with an occasional newer furling genoa. One disadvantage of a late model boat with good gear is that the owner is less likely to upgrade before he sells it, so the second owner probably will be facing the purchase of new sails.

When we sailed a shoal-draft 9.2, our initial reaction was surprise at its tenderness. Other owners in our survey agree that the shoal-draft model heels fairly easily, and a number thought that even the deeper draft model was tender. Several reported that you need to reduce sail fairly early to keep the boat on its feet and sailing well.

The boat sails reasonably well. The one we were on, however, would not go to weather decently—a combination of the shoal draft and a well-worn suit of sails. On other points, the boat was respectable. Close and broad reaching, it moved very well and was just a bit sluggish running.

She’s not a fast boat by contemporary standards. In most areas, the 9.2 carries a PHRF rating of 180 seconds per mile (six seconds slower for the shoalkeel), which is six seconds per mile slower than a Pearson 30 and 12 to 15 seconds slower than the popular Catalina 30 with a tall rig. In contrast, the 9.2’s racing-oriented sister, the S2 9.1, a 30-footer, rates 50 seconds per mile faster.

On the plus side, the boat is easy to sail, with a good balance between main and jib sail area. The running rigging and deck hardware is well set up. Oddly, not one equipment list for used 9.2s that we looked at had a spinnaker or spinnaker gear, an indication that the boat is rarely raced. However, if someone is interested in an occasional club race, the boat should sail up to its rating, assuming the sails are good and the boat well handled.

The deck is well laid out, though the walkways are a bit narrow for getting forward, and there’s a considerable step up into the center cockpit. Details of the deck—anchor well, bow fittings, cleats, halyard runs, and so forth—are well executed.

Performance Under Power

A few of the 1977/1978 boats were sold with an Atomic 4 gas engine. After 1979, diesels were installed. Through 1984, the engines were 12-hp or 15-hp Yanmars, or 12-hp Volvos. In 1985, a Yanmar 23 was optional.

The Atomic 4 was a good engine for the boat, as was the Yanmar 23. However, a number of owners report that the boat is underpowered with the Yanmar 12 and 15, and the Volvo 12. For a 10,000 pound boat, 12 to 15 hp would be adequate by traditional standards, but many sailors seem to want a little more these days. The Yanmar 15 in the boat we sailed had no trouble pushing the boat in calm waters, but the owner did say that the boat couldn’t buck any kind of head sea. For some, the optional Yanmar 23 will make the later models more desirable.

In the center-cockpit model, many owners complained about the inaccessibility of one side of the engine and the difficulty of getting at the dipstick, but otherwise the engine was serviceable. A few boats were apparently sold with raw-water cooling rather than a heat exchanger. We’d be cautious about one of the older boats with raw-water cooling unless it had been kept exclusively in fresh water.

The interior was undoubtedly the strong selling point of the boat. For the most part, the belowdecks finish is well done, and there’s about as much usable room below as you could get without making the hull significantly larger.

S2 was one of the first sailboat builders to use fabric as a hull liner, and it became almost a trademark of S2 interiors. The fabric is a neutral-colored polypropylene, treated to be mildew resistant. When we first saw the fabric, we were skeptical, wondering how it would hold up to saltwater soakings. But having owned a smaller S2 for five years, we finally became converts; in fact, in refitting our current boat, we used the fabric extensively, rather than replacing aged vinyl and wood veneer ceilings. The fabric is contact-cemented to the hull, and it holds up amazingly well, absorbing virtually no water. It is quite resistant to mildew and stains. The new owner of an S2 will want to find a good, compact wet/dry vacuum cleaner, which is the required maintenance equipment for the fabric.

The rest of the interior has teak veneer plywood, Formica, and solid teak trim, and the workmanship is good. Layouts changed little throughout the production of the boats. The aft-cockpit model is conventional, with a V-berth that is a bit short, a large head and hanging locker, a large dinette/settee with a settee opposite, and an L-shaped galley with a chart area/quarter berth opposite. There’s adequate stowage under the berths and decent outside stowage in the lazarettes.

The center-cockpit model moves the main cabin forward and the head aft, near to and partially underneath the center cockpit. The galley is opposite the head, running lengthwise down the port side of the cabin and partially under the cockpit. The aft-cabin is roomy, with an athwartship double berth and good locker space. The shortcoming of the center cockpit is that there is virtually no outside storage.

Choosing between the center and aft cockpit is largely a matter of personal preference. With children, or two couples cruising, the aft cabin is hard to beat for livability.

Overall, the interiors are well enough designed and executed that little major work or upgrading should be necessary on most used boats. Many people will want to replace the alcohol stoves on earlier models, perhaps add refrigeration (or replace the original Unifridge), and perform the normal long-term maintenance of re-upholstering, but otherwise the interiors should need little major attention.

Conclusions

The S2s were well-built. Whereas other production companies frequently cheapened or upgraded models from year to year to find marketing niches, S2 made boats to sell near the high end of the production boat market, and kept the quality at a consistent level.

The 9.2s have maintained their value about as well as any 30-footer in the current market. Because the only significant advantage of the 1986 model is the larger Yanmar engine and newer equipment, we would gladly take one of the older 9.2s at a lower price, since the necessary upgrades could easily be done (sails, cushions, electronics) and the final cost would still be much lower than the newer boat.

It’s easy to pay too much money for a used boat these days, but S2 owners generally think they have a good product, and they’ll probably be harder to dicker with than many sellers.

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Somehow this article is almost an exact copy of an earlier article here: http://www.sailingbreezes.com/sailing_breezes_current/articles/july99/s2review.htm by Thom Burns. Some sentences are exactly identical…

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1985 S2 9.1

Deltaville, Virginia

Category Cruiser Boats

Posted Over 1 Month

1985 S2 9.1 Ocean racing capable sailboat that is set up for short handed sailing.  Owner has taken her to Bermuda twice.  New mast and standing rigging in '09.  Two halyards for main, jib and spinnaker.  Multiple sails in good condition.  Good electronics; multiplexer integrates all boat data to your laptop.  Take her racing or take her cruising; sleeps up to seven.  Bottom just painted and new house battery (7/16). New Mast '09, grey Awlgrip mast track for spin gear with rope pulleys.  Baby stay. Headsails '09 150 carbon, very good condition. 130 laminate, high cut for offshore, excellent condition, used less than 10 times. 90 laminate, excellent condition, used 3 times. Spinnakers Two, ¾ oz. symmetrical spinnakers, one with wide shoulders and one narrow cut for reaching. Mainsail, reconditioned '09,  Pentax, full-battened main with 2 reefs and flattening reef, very good condition. Electronics: ST 60 autopilot with fluxgate compass and smart controller below deck.  On-deck control head mounted on companionway bulkhead. Tack-tic wireless wind with hardwire interface to laptop.  Readout mounted to sea hood. Raymarine depth, boat speed, temp, trip; Garmin chart plotter;  Multiplexer for laptop integration; Keyspan serial port to usb hub for laptop integration. All boat data is available on laptop (not included). Lopolight masthead tricolor.  Electrical: Battery controller/combiner paired with 60 amp variable output; Balmar alternator, paired with 2) group 31 AGM 110AH house batteries (new '09, still take full charge, load tested this year full capacity) for fast charging; deep cycle marine battery for starting. New hoses to head (never used), racing thru-hull. New hoses for raw-water cooling system. Bottom: 6 coats of e2000 Interlux barrier coat sanded smooth, VC offshore paint wet sanded to 800 grit. Interior full cushions (can sleep 7) teak navigation station to port, galley with icebox to starboard quarter berth to port. Seatbacks lift up to make pilot berths port and starboard. Port bulkhead slides out to make double berth. bulkhead mounted teak folding table with shelving behind.  Teak and holly sole

1984 S 2 9.1

New Orleans, Louisiana

1984 S 2 9.1, North Dacron Racing Main Excellent,North Cruising Main Good,Quantum Dacron #1 Genoa Excellent,Quantum Lt #1 Excellent,Quantum Spinnaker Great,U/K #3 [2015] New,U/K #1 Fair,Neil Pryde #3 Good,Ullman Sails #3 Great,2 Cruising Spinnakers Good,Backstay replaced [2016],Roller Furler,New Running Rigging [2014],New Interior Cushions [2014],Bottom Job & Cutlass Bearing [2015],Garmin GPS Chartplotter [2015],Garmin VHF [2015],Raymarine ST 60 Sailing Instruments,Stereo & Battery Charger [2015],Interior Re-Fit including new mast step, reinforcing stringers and painting interior [2015],Portable A/C unit,Portable dehumidifier, And more! $22000

1985 S 2 9.1

Tampa, Florida

Category Sailboats

1985 S 2 9.1, Excellent S2 9.1 racer/cruiser in very good condition, well maintained. New bottom job 8/2015. New sail cover, tiller cover, Bimini top cover and compass covers. Has two roller furling Cruising Genoas (150 and 110), 2 racing 155 genoas, (2) Main sails, 2 spinnakers and additional sails, like new custom cabin cushions and covers as well as original cabin cushions, tiller autopilot. Fixed Keel draws 5.5 feet. Has a Yanmar 2GM diesel inboard engine well maintained in great condition. $16500.00, 8135053493

1984 S2 9.1 Liberty Cup Model

Dunedin, Florida

Model 9.1 Liberty Cup Model

1984 S2 9.1 Liberty Cup Model Well prepared and updated S2 9.1, Inboard Yanmar 2GM, Great PHRF Club Racer/Weekend Cruiser, good sail inventory, Raymarine ST 60 Sailing Instruments, Garmin GPS Plotter

1981 S-2 9.2C sailboat center cockpit Yanmar Wheel Full enclosure Lake Michigan

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Model 9.2 C

Length 30.0

Accommodations S-2 quality, famous for the quality of their boats. A rare center cockpit 30 footer. A great layout, and a quality boat. As you board the boat, you enjoy first the full canvas enclosure of the cockpit. Almost new, and custom designed by Boat Tailors, it surrounds the cockpit with windows and screens to provide all of the options and protection that you could ask. A great space that adds greatly to the usable space on the boat, Then going below, you notice the traditional look of the newer dark blue upholstery and the quality of the wood work. Starting forward, there is a vee berth. The vee berth, with the filler cushion, is partially open to the salon with a partial bulkhead. There is a large overhead opening hatch, and 2 opening ports. Each side has a shelf for your glasses etc., and reading lights on both sides. Next is the salon, with a centerline folding table. Both sides of the salon have shelves and storage behind the settees, and more storage under the seats. Moving aft along the starboard side, you find the head. It is a amazing head with a separate shower and tub stall (yes, an actual small tub). Roomy and light and very usable. The head extends aft past the companionway. Forward and to starboard of the companionway, we start with the galley. The galley extends along the port side of the passageway to the aft cabin. There is a 2 burner stove top, a S.S. sink and then the icebox. There is currently a microwave on the counter, and the current owner has put a small refrigerator next to it, on what is / was a seat for the nav table. Across from the galley and under the cockpit is the engine, with a completely removeable top, and 2 side panels for ease of access. As you progress down the passage, there are hanging lockers and lot of built-in storage along the side. The aft cabin itself is surprisingly large and airy. Lots of opening ports on 3 sides, plus a large opening hatch overhead. Generous berth, and more storage. Very comfortable cabin. Engine and Mechanical 1981 Yanmar 15 hp - 2 cylinder Yanmar engine panel with tachometer Engine temperature warning alarm installed Model TM4F Engine Watch Dog 3/2013 Raw water cooled 3 blade bronze prop Spare prop - Michigan 15x9 2-blade 3 batteries with switch Automatic battery charger Guest Model 2614A 03/13 Fuel gauge 18 gal fuel tank Funnel Yanmar fuel pump Yanmar fuel filter Spark plug wrench kit Fuel filter cartridge & O rings Air filter and O ring Thermostat switch Water pump impeller Self leveling battery filler 8GA Attwood Battery hold down kits #9013-3 Set spare V belt Spare engine hose Assorted spare hoses SeaFit tool kit - West Marine Electrical and Mechanical Seaward 6 gallon water heater with engine circulationGuest 15amp automatic battery charger14" bolt / rig cutterRulemate RM500 500 GPH electric bilge pumpWest Marine Turbo Dehumidifier model 255424 ?Manual bilge pumpGuzzler manual bilge pump with hoseGuzzler pump handleWest Marine air horn canSmall siphon pump2 fire extinguishersBag of thru hull plugsShore power cord adapter 30a - 30a2 Shore power cord adapters 30a - 15a Electronics and Navigation Signet wind instrumentsSignet knot log 2883 KMAutohelm ST4000 autopilotSiTex EZ-7 Loran C navigatorApelco 265 FishfinderStandard Horizon Intrepid VHF radio w/ Remote mic in cockpitRichardson's Chart BookWeems and Plath Basic Nav setDavis Echo Master radar reflectorJVC KD-6310 AM/FM/CD stereoWater Ruler manual depth finderSpreader lightNav lights Sails and Rigging North full batten Mainsail - refurbished by Sail Care 2001Genoa (refurbished by Sail Care 2001) new UV coverJibStorm JibHarken furling systemMainsheet travelerAluminum spar stepped on deckKenyon spar6 Self Tailing Lewmar winchesLoos & Co rig tension gaugepackage telltalesBattcar sail receptacle - Tides Marine PN 2008Spare assorted size sheavesForesail rail connector2 sail bags3 Winch handlesSailkote spray lube Extras - Including Dinghy and Outboard West Marine 310 dinghy new in 20107.5 Mercury outboard Irak's /safety harness size small with connectorRain suit size MedStern's Tournament series Fishing vest -PFD size L7 PFDs Type II adult1 PFD Type II youth2 sets of West Marine nautical flagsAngler rod holder Deck and Hull Equipment Bimini, dodger with complete enclosure new 2010 by Boat TailorPackage of spare Bimini top pins and safety rings Anchor Locker on ForedeckFortress Anchor weight?Double lifelines with stanchions and 2 gatesBow PulpitStern PulpitSwim LadderCockpit tableCockpit cushions2 boat hooks2 solar ventsEmergency tillerOutboard bracket4 fendersAir pump for fendersRescue throw ropeOrion Marine Signal kit2 fire extinguishersBag type sea anchorClosed cell cockpit cushions.Set of canvas gangway coversWheel coverBreeze Booster hatch ventilation systemHatch screen2 West Marine Go Anywhere loungersSmall Lounger Magma Marine Kettle Gas rill 14 1/2" diameter2 16.4 oz cans LP fuel Disclaimer The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

1980 S-2 Sailboat - 26'

Cleveland, Ohio

Category Daysailer Sailboats

Length 26.0

1980 S-2 8.0B LOA 26' Beam 8' Displacement 4500 lbs Ballast 1800 lbs Max Draft 4' 1" Additional Equipment: Harken Roller Furling Shore power connection w/cord VHF Radio 2011 Loadmaster Trailer ($6,074 new), less than 150 miles 2013 9.9HP Mercury Bigfoot #ME 9.9ELH BF 4S, electric start, 20" shaft ($2,761 new), less than 20 hours. 2012 Garelick outboard bracket #71091:01 ($350 new) AC Inverter Battery charger Additonal Notes: OMC saildrive removed and hull glassed. Spinnaker has small tear Will deliver within 200 mile radius of Cleveland Ohio. Price with outboard: $9,800 Price without outboard: $7,800

Inflatable 9’1” Silver Marine Beach Boat- Nemo 275 HD Bottom

Silverdale, Washington

Make Inflatable 9’1” Silver Marine Beach Boat- Nemo 275

Nemo 275 HD Bottom FEATURES Deck: Drop stitch PVC air deck non-slip floor boardBottom is a heavy duty rubber bottom for rocky beaches - extends the life of the boat and reduce chances of punctures Adjustable track mounted cargo attachment points External carry handles for easy transport and launching Inflatable keel for improved water performance Ample grab rope for easy exit or entry Neat and professional design Enough storage space on the deck Fabric: PVC We have 20 of these boats in boxes ready to ship! SPECIFICATIONS Dimension/Capacity Material German technology PVC Color White/light grey Overall Length 9’ 1” Inside Length 1.52m/5' Inside Width 1.44m/4'9" Tubes Diameter 0.40m/1'4" Passenger 2+1 Max. Payload (kg/lbs) 280kg/617lbs Net Weight (kg/lbs) 33kg/72.8lbs Airtight Compartments 3+1+Keel Design Category/Outboard Data /Hull Dimensions Shaft (XL-Extra Long; L-Long; S-Short) S Max. Recommended Power (HP/KW) 5.5HP/4KW Max. Weight of Outboard (kg/lbs) 45kg/99lbs Hull Storage Dimensions (Meter/feet/inches) Length 1.43m/4'8" Width 0.60m/2' Height 0.33m/1'1" STANDARD ACCESSORIES: Inflatable keel Reinforced motor plate Hull drain Safety vinyl carry handle D-towing ring V-cone reinforced cone ends Motor ready transom Fuel tank fastener Splash guards Cushioned bench with storage bag Bow bag Oar set Bench bag Hand pump Boat carry bag Boat cover Pressure gauge Repair kit & Owner’s manual Shipping information: All items are in stock and will be shipped within 24 hours after receiving cleared payment. Please note that Items purchased on weekends will shipped the next working day. ? We offer the competitive prices online and Free Shipping to Lower 48 states. Shipping will be charged to Hawaii, Alaska, ? Please note that we are not able to ship to PO Box address. ? Local pick up is not available. Payment Information: We only accept paypal payment. ? All items must ship to Paypal Verified Address, if your address is wrong or unclear, please correct it before you pay. If buyer could not correct the paypal registered address, please contact us via ebay message system before you pay. ? We do not accept payment by personal or business cheque, postal orders, or cash. ? Payment must be made within 5 days after auction ends! Please email us if you can't make it within time specified. Warranty and Returns: All Silver Marine Boats come with 3 years warranty against manufactures’ defects. If your boat becomes defective, we will repair it or replace its hull at no charge. Damage and normal wear, tear are not covered. Guarantee begins when product is delivered. Return is accepted within 30 days of receipt after you fully explain the problems. Must email us. Please allow up to 5 business days for returns to be processed. All items must be retuned in original packaging, including all accessories. Such as aluminum floor, oars, foot pump and repair kits etc. Customers are responsible for charges Associated with shipping of returning item. Comments and Questions Before you purchase – please ask questions. I want this to be 100% positive. Don’t assume! Ask and Ask! Please email on questions. We stand behind our products. In the rare case of a problem with your order, please feel free to email us, So we can make it right. We want your shopping experience to be trouble free. If for any reason you feel our transaction was not 100% positive for you, please contact us before leaving Neutral or poor feedback, and allow us to make this transaction perfect for you. We can and will cancel this sale if products sells out before sale ends with no notification or notice.

30' S2 9.1 Yacht Inc Sailboat, 1985, In Very Good Condition, Asking $16,500

Model S2 9.1

Category Racer Boats

Length 30 feet

Well maintained S2 9.1 in very good condition. New bottom job 8/2015. cushions like new (were wrapped and stored when new) Standard marine VHF radio with cockpit remote; auto pilot for tiller; roller fuller genoa with 2 sails (150 and 110); Dacron mainsail in very good condition; racing sails: 2 - 155 genoas; 2 spinnakers; drifter reacher; a few more misc. sails; spinnaker pole and genoa pole. Have owned Air Rights since December 31, 2001.

1982 S 2 9.2A

Ashtabula, Ohio

Private Seller (440) 336-2360 Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Photo 10 Photo 11 Photo 12 Photo 13 Photo 14 Photo 15 Close Request Information * Name First Name * Email Telephone (optional) Best Time to Contact Anytime Morning Mid-day Evening Question/Comments (optional) Shop Safely: Protect Your Money. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Contact Seller 1982 S 2 9.2A,Length 30', Beam 10.3', Draft 4.11', 2 cabins. Nice condition S2 fresh water boat. New canvas and interior fabrics. Equipped with good instrumentation including wind speed, depth,wind, compass instruments and auto helm. New roller furling. Pressurized water and head. Cassette,CD,AM/FM Radio. $25000, 4403362360 Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|

1977 S 2 9.3A

Longport, New Jersey

Private Seller (609) 892-4977 Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Close Request Information * Name First Name * Email Telephone (optional) Best Time to Contact Anytime Morning Mid-day Evening Question/Comments (optional) Shop Safely: Protect Your Money. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Contact Seller 1977 S 2 9.3A,This S2 9.3 is a must see, it is very good condition it has been cared for by it's 3 owners. The sails are 8 years old, and the windows were just replaced in May. It comes with VHF radio, eperb, Garmin GPS, stereo & video player. All the sheets are new, as well as the mast light. Powered by 12hp Yanmar diesel w/212 hours on it, everything is in complete working order except the stove (I was going to replace it with a propane unit) ***This price includes the dingy, a 9' avalon w/4hp Merc 4 stroke w/less than 8hrs. on it. I will send more photos if interested. The vessel is in the water and ready to sail. $13500, 6098924977 Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|

1979 S2 9.2A Sailing Yacht

Clearwater, Florida

1979 S2 9.2A Sailing Yacht  This aft-cockpit version of the 30-foot S2 9.2 is a weatherly racer/cruiser with newly renovated accommodations, and it really shines under sail. The vessel handles well and is a joy to sail with wheel steering. All lines are led to the cockpit and are controlled by clutches and self-tailing winches. Lazy-jacks and a furling jib make dropping sail a breeze when it is time to drop the anchor. The newly renovated interior is comfortable, functional, and efficient. All new cushions in the salon and V-berth provide a relaxing place to hang out or get an awesome night's sleep. The cabin sole features brand new Lonseal Teak and Holly vinyl flooring for maintenance free beauty.  Dimensions: LOA: 29’ 11”, Beam: 10’ 3”, LWL: 25’, Displacement: 9800 lbs., Ballast: 4000 lbs, Bridge Clearance: 45” 5’, Draft: 4’ 11”.Extras- Wheel Steering, Cockpit table, Cockpit cushions, Swimming ladder, cockpit shower, two-speed self-tailing wenches, QCR anchor with roller, catbird seats, mainsail cover and propane grill. Comes with a maintenance float, top climber, and solar panel-Material fiberglassHull: MonohullType: racer/cruiserRigging: masthead sloop1 CabinCondition: excellent

1975 Custom S2

Fairfax, Virginia

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1975 Custom S2 1975 S2 custom 26' sailboat. 9.6 hp tohatsu outboard. (runs good) 1 main sail and 3 jib sails all in good condition. new mast lights. all cushions have been redone with new 5" foam in v-berth. I bought the boat 3 years ago and renovated the inside and out with new paint, carpet, wiring, cabinet doors and trimwork. I have enjoyed this boat very much but am ready to go bigger.

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Used Boat Review: The S-2 9.2A/C Well-built cruiser with aft and center cockpit versions

By Thom Burns

During the eighties, S2 earned a strong reputation for good quality boats. The company was founded by 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. So he built a new plant which was, at the time, a model for production-line efficiency. Among other things, the hulls were laid up in an enclosed, climate-controlled room, and they remained in molds until most of the interior was installed. This ensured that there was as little deformation of the basic hull molding as possible.

In the late 1970s, S2 did start building powerboats again, and soon established its Tiara line at the top end of the market. Slikkers’ business acumen, insight and bit of luck allowed him to buy his old powerboat line, Slickercraft, back from the conglomerate that owned it at a time of declining sales in the early 80s, at a fraction of its original sale price. Shortly thereafter S2 enjoyed the boom in powerboat buying which accompanied the decline in sailboat sales during the mid and late 80s.

From the start, Slikkers assembled an experienced crew of builders and sellers from the local area. At the time, Holland, Michigan, was the home of Chris Craft as well as Slickcraft and several other smaller powerboat builders.

The company continues today with a strong crew, according to former dealers. Company personnel and a strong dealer network established a reputation for good relationships with S2 owners, a reputation which continues, even though the company is no longer in the sailboat business.

Former area dealers, such as Gary DeSantis at Sailor’s World on Lake Minnetonka swear by the product and love to deal in used S2 boats.

The Boat and Builder

The boat was built in two configurations, from 1977 to 1987. The 9.2C was a center-cockpit version, and the last one built was hull number 427. The 9.2A was the aft-cockpit version, and the last one built was hull number 520.

The 9.2 was designed by Arthur Edmunds, who was S2’s "in-house" designer. Beginning in 1981, S2 built a number of racing-oriented cruisers designed by the Chicago naval architects Scott Graham and Eric Schageter, but all of the earlier cruising boats were done by Edmunds. Edmunds also contributed engineering and design detail to Graham & Schlageter’s hull designs.

The 9.2 design has short overhangs, a relatively flat sheer, a long fin keel, and spade rudder. The boats are attractive, and the aft-cockpit model has pleasing proportions. The center-cockpit model is a little boxy looking because of the relatively short overall length for the center cockpit aft cabin design. It is better looking than some other smaller center cockpit boats because it has three levels of deck and cockpit.

The conventional looks of the 9.2 keep it in style which along with the builders reputation seem to keep the boats holding their value pretty well. Shallow-draft keels were a popular option, reducing the draft from 4’11’ to 3’11’. According to DeSantis, most models sold in the midwest were the deeper keel which he personally prefers. The deeper keel doesn’t seem excessive for most waters.

The rigs were identical on all versions, The lead ballast is internal. S2 did a good job of embedding and sealing the lead in the keel cavity which can be a source of leaks on older externally mounted keels. According to DeSantis, this was a major difference between builders of that era.

Sailing Performance

This boat is the cruising, small, bluewater model and shouldn’t be confused with the 9.1 which swept the MORC nationals with a first, second and third finish when it was introduced. Another well sailed 9.1 won its division in the Trans-Superior. This boat has a much longer fin keel which is not as deep. It also makes it more seakindly for cruising. The 9.2 came with a deck-stepped Kenyon spar and North sails as standard, later with Hall or Offshore spars. The rigging and other sailing hardware was good enough in quality that little re-rigging or upgrading is likely to be needed.

The 9.2 typically came with internal halyards, reef lines and outhaul, a good Harken mainsheet traveler, Lewmar #8 halyard winches, and two-speed Lewmar #30s for the jib sheets. A boat this well equipped needs very little in upgrades. The bad news is that 1999 buyers are unlikely to find extensive upgrades to sails, furlers, winches, etc. done by previous owners. As this equipment approaches the middle to end of its second decade some of it will have to be replaced. It won’t last forever.

The boat I sailed performed very well on close, beam and broad reaches. It was a cruising boat close-hauled and it feels a little tender sometimes. Reef early when the wind builds.

She’s not a fast boat by contemporary standards but when compared to some other cruisers she’s quick. The 9.2 carries a PHRF rating around 180 seconds per mile (six seconds slower for the shoal-keel), which is six seconds per mile slower than a Pearson 30 and 12 to 15 seconds per mile slower than the Catalina 30 with a tall rig. In contrast, the 9.2s racing-oriented sister, the S2 9.1, a 30-footer, rates 50 seconds per mile faste at 140. The important thing is that both boats will sail to their numbers.

The boat is easy to sail, with a balanced sail plan. The running rigging, deck hardware and overall deck layout are convenient and functional. The deck is easy to move around. Attention to detail in the deck, anchor well, bow fittings, cleats, and halyards runs are well done.

Performance Under Power

A few of the 1977/1978 boats were sold with an Atomic 4 gas engine. After 1979, diesels were installed. Through 1984, the engines were 12 hp or 15 hp Yanmars, or 12 hp Volvos. In 1985, a Yanmar 23 was optional.

The Atomic 4 was a good engine for the boat, as was the Yanmar 23. For a 10,000 pound boat, 12 to 15 hp should be adequate by traditional standards, but many sailors seem to want a little more. The Yanmar 23 in the boat I sailed seemed like alot of engine. In calm water it would hit hull speed at 1800 or 1900 RPM’s. For some, the optional Yanmar 23 will make the later models more desirable.

The interior was undoubtedly the strong selling point of the boat. The below decks finish is attractive. There’s about as much usable room below as you could get without making the hull significantly larger.

S2 was one of the first sailboat builders to use fabric as a hull liner, and it became almost a trademark of S2 interiors. The fabric is a neutral-colored polypropylene, treated to be mildew resistant. Having looked at several used S2 models, I believe the fabric works well. Many of the 90’s builders have copied the approach. It is contact-cemented to the hull, and it holds up amazingly well, absorbing virtually no water. It is quite resistant to mildew and stains. It is maintained with a good, compact wet/dry vacuum cleaner.

The rest of the interior has teak veneer plywood, Formica, and solid teak trim. The workmanship is good. Layouts changed little throughout the production of the boats. The aft-cockpit model is conventional, with a V-berth, a large head and hanging locker, a large dinette/settee with a settee opposite, and an L-shaped galley with a chart area/quarter berth opposite. There’s adequate stowage under the berths and decent outside stowage in the lazarettes.

The center-cockpit model moves the main cabin forward and the head aft, near to and partially underneath the center cockpit. The galley is opposite the head, running lengthwise down the port side of the cabin and partially under the cockpit. The aft-cabin is roomy, with an athwartship double berth and good locker space. The shortcoming of the center cockpit is that there is virtually no outside storage.

Choosing between the center and aft cockpit is largely a matter of personal preference. With children, or two couples cruising, the aft cabin is hard to beat for livability.

The interiors are well designed and executed. Little major work or upgrading should be necessary on most used boats. Many people will want to replace the alcohol stoves on earlier models, perhaps add refrigeration and perform the normal long-term maintenance or re-upholstering. The interiors should need little major attention.

Conclusions

The S2s were well-built. Whereas other production companies frequently cheapened or upgraded models from year to year to find a marketing niches, S2 made boats to sell near the high end of the production boat market, and kept the quality at a consistent level. I would avoid the shallow draft version on both performance and likely tenderness grounds unless I was going to sail a great deal in shallow areas such as Florida Sound, the Bahamas or Belize.

The 9.2s have maintained their value about as well as any 30 footer according to local brokers. S2 owners generally believe they have a good product, and they’ll probably be harder to dicker with than many eager sellers of other boats in the used market.

Thom publishes Northern Breezes and SailingBreezes.com. Thanks to Gary DeSantis, Sailor’s World, Lake Minnetonka, S-2 Company and Practical Sailor for information for this article.

Sailor’s World: 612-475-3443

Practical Sailor: 800-829-9087

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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. So he built a new plant which was, at the time, a model for production-line efficiency and strict quality control. In the late 1970s, S2 did start building powerboats again, and soon established its Tiara line. Slikkers was later able to buy back his old powerboat line, Slickercraft. Production of sailboats ended in 1989.

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