S2 6.8 Meter (Grand Slam)
Description
The S2 6.8 (also known as the S2 6.8 Meter or S2 22) is a trailerable daysailer/racer-cruiser designed by Graham & Schlageter and built by S2 Yachts in Holland, Michigan, from 1983 to 1987. Approximately ~100 units were produced as part of S2's Grand Slam series, targeting the Midget Ocean Racing Club (MORC) rule for one-design racing while offering light cruising capability. The "6.8" denotes its length in meters (22 feet LOA), and it's celebrated for its planning hull, lightweight construction, and responsive handling—ideal for solo or short-crewed club races, gunkholing, or family daysailing. Variants include the Exciter version (taller rig for racing) and standard shoal draft models.
Construction Details
| Designer | Graham and Schlageter |
|---|---|
| Builder | S2 Yachts |
| Length | 22.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 26.67 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 8.75 ft |
| p | 23.50 ft |
| e | 8 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.67 ft | 8.75 ft | 23.50 ft | 8 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 23.5 ft - (7163 mm) |
| Foot | * 8 ft - (2438 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.47 ft - (7458 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 24.56 ft - (7486 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | 93.9 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 22.45 ft - (6843 mm) |
| Foot | * 11.64 ft - (3548 mm) |
| Leech | * 19.41 ft - (5916 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.06 ft - (3066 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 112.95 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 26.67 ft - (8129 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.17 ft - (4319 mm) |
| Leech | * 25.04 ft - (7632 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.13 ft - (4002 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 175 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 26.67 ft - (8129 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 15.75 ft - (4801 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.75 ft - (4801 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 357.04 ft² |
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