Summary
The S2 8.5, also called the S2 8.5A, is an American sailboat that was designed by Arthur Edmunds as a cruiser and first built in 1980. The designation indicates the approximate length overall in meters.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Arthur Edmunds |
| Location | United States |
| Year | 1980 |
| No. built | 103 |
| Builder(s) | S2 Yachts |
| Role | Cruiser |
| Name | S2 8.5 |
| Boat | |
| Displacement | 7,600 lb (3,447 kg) |
| Draft | 4.50 ft (1.37 m) |
| Hull | |
| Type | monohull |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| LOA | 28.00 ft (8.53 m) |
| LWL | 22.50 ft (6.86 m) |
| Beam | 9.50 ft (2.90 m) |
| Engine type | Yanmar 1GM 8 hp (6 kW) diesel engine |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | fin keel |
| Ballast | 3,000 lb (1,361 kg) |
| Rudder(s) | internally-mounted spade-type rudder |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| I foretriangle height | 37.00 ft (11.28 m) |
| J foretriangle base | 11.00 ft (3.35 m) |
| P mainsail luff | 31.00 ft (9.45 m) |
| E mainsail foot | 12.00 ft (3.66 m) |
| Sails | |
| Sailplan | masthead sloop |
| Mainsail area | 186.00 sq ft (17.280 m2) |
| Jib/genoa area | 203.50 sq ft (18.906 m2) |
| Total sail area | 389.50 sq ft (36.186 m2) |
Production edit
The design was built by S2 Yachts in Holland, Michigan, United States, starting in 1980, with 103 boats completed, but it is now out of production.[1][4][7][8]
Design edit
The S2 8.5 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, a raked stem, a reverse transom, an internally mounted spade-type rudder controlled by a wheel, with an emergency back-up tiller and a fixed fin keel or optional shoal draft keel. It displaces 7,600 lb (3,447 kg) and carries 3,000 lb (1,361 kg) of lead ballast.[1][4]
The boat has a draft of 4.50 ft (1.37 m) with the standard keel and 3.92 ft (1.19 m) with the optional shoal draft keel.[1][4][2][5]
The boat is fitted with a Japanese Yanmar 1GM diesel engine of 8 hp (6 kW) for docking and maneuvering. A few early production boats had BMW diesel inboards. The fuel tank holds 18 U.S. gallons (68 L; 15 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 37 U.S. gallons (140 L; 31 imp gal).[1][4]
The design has sleeping accommodation for four people, with a double "V"-berth in the bow cabin along with a folding table that seats four, plus two straight settee berths in the main cabin. The galley is located to the port side at the companionway and is equipped with a two-burner stove, an icebox and a sink. The fully-enclosed head is located just aft of the bow cabin and includes a shower. Cabin headroom is 72 in (183 cm).[9]
The design has a hull speed of 6.36 kn (11.78 km/h).[4][5]
Operational history edit
In a 2000 review in Practical Sailor, Darrell Nicholson wrote, "the S2 8.5 is a good boat for cruising the Great Lakes or any coast in comfort and a certain amount of style. Her appearance may be a little modern for traditionalists, with her straight sheer and European-style cabin windows. Pricey? Yes, but when you look at the things that go into the boat—the rig, good sails, and a comfortable, well finished interior—the price may seem a bit less painful. You still pay for what you get."[9]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d e McArthur, Bruce (2021). "S2 8.5 sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 3 December 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ a b McArthur, Bruce (2021). "S2 8.5 SD sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 3 December 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Arthur Edmunds". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 14 May 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f Sea Time Tech, LLC (2021). "S2 8.5". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 3 December 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ a b c Sea Time Tech, LLC (2021). "S2 8.5 SD". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 3 December 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ Sea Time Tech, LLC (2021). "Arthur Edmunds". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 30 November 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ McArthur, Bruce (2021). "S2 Yachts (USA) 1974 - 1989". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 17 October 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ Sea Time Tech, LLC (2021). "S2 Yachts". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 30 December 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ a b Nicholson, Darrell (14 June 2000). "S2 8.5 Meter". Practical Sailor. Archived from the original on 3 December 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
External links edit
- Photo of an S2 8.5