S2 8.0 Meter Aft Cockpit
Description
The S2 8.0 Meter Aft Cockpit (commonly referred to as the S2 8.0 B or S2 8.0 Meter B) is an American trailerable cruiser designed by Arthur Edmunds, built by S2 Yachts in Holland, Michigan; introduced in 1976 as an evolution of the earlier S2 8.0 A (1974-1975, ~40 built with a different deck/cabin), it was produced until 1983 with approximately 426 units constructed, making it one of the most prolific models from S2 emphasizing quality fiberglass construction, trailerability, and family cruising. The fiberglass monohull features a masthead sloop rig, fin keel with spade rudder (standard deep draft or optional shoal), and a practical interior with berths for four to six (V-berth forward, settees convertible to doubles, large aft quarter berth), compact galley, enclosed head, and good storage/headroom; it offers solid build quality with balsa-cored decks in later years, moderate performance suitable for coastal and lake sailing, good stability from its ballast ratio, responsive handling, and a reputation for durability and comfort as a pocket cruiser rather than a racer.
Construction Details
| Designer | Arthur Edmunds |
|---|---|
| Builder | S2 Yachts (Holland, MI) |
| Length | 26.000 ft |
| LOA | 26.000 ft |
| LWL | 21.420 ft |
| Beam | 8.000 ft |
| Displacement | 4600 lb |
| Ballast | 2000 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1976 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 29.80 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.50 ft |
| p | 26.10 ft |
| e | 9 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.80 ft | 11.50 ft | 26.10 ft | 9 ft | - | - | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
S2 8.0 Meter Aft Cockpit - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 26.1 ft - (7955 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 9 ft - (2743 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.13 ft - (8269 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 27.31 ft - (8324 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | * 121.2 ft² |
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S2 8.0 Meter Aft Cockpit - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 25.55 ft - (7788 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.79 ft - (4813 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.49 ft - (6550 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.04 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.23 ft - (4033 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.97 ° |
| Area | * 169.04 ft² |
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S2 8.0 Meter Aft Cockpit - GENOA
| Luff | * 30.34 ft - (9248 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.05 ft - (5806 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.16 ft - (8583 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.25 ft - (5258 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 261.69 ft² |
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S2 8.0 Meter Aft Cockpit - GENOA
| Luff | 29.75 ft - (9068 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Leech | 27.25 ft - (8306 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 140.87 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.2 ft - (4938 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.72 ° |
| Area | * 241.02 ft² |
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S2 8.0 Meter Aft Cockpit - DRIFTER
| Luff | * 30.34 ft - (9248 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.94 ft - (6078 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.67 ft - (8129 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perp | * 17.25 ft - (5258 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9 ° |
| Area | * 261.7 ft² |
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S2 8.0 Meter Aft Cockpit - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 30.34 ft - (9248 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.97 ft - (5782 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.91 ft - (8507 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 432 ft² |
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S2 8.0 Meter Aft Cockpit - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 30.34 ft - (9248 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 20.7 ft - (6309 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.7 ft - (6309 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 534 ft² |
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Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite. The information on this site is not guaranteed to be accurate. Sailrite offers this content as a service to our community, but takes no responsibility for the reliability of the data provided.
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