S2 8.6 Meter
Description
The S2 8.6 Meter (also known as the S2 8.6 or 28' S2) is an American cruiser-racer sailboat designed by Arthur Edmunds and built by S2 Yachts in Holland, Michigan, from 1983 to 1986. Approximately ~100 units were produced, making it a refined evolution of the earlier S2 8.5 Meter (1981–1983). The "8.6" refers to its approximate length in meters (28 feet LOA), and it features an updated deck, interior, keel, and rig on the same hull mold as the 8.5, with a taller rig for improved performance. Marketed as a versatile coastal cruiser with racing potential, it's praised for its solid fiberglass construction, spacious interior, and balanced handling—ideal for couples or small families seeking a trailerable blue water-capable boat.
Construction Details
| Designer | Arthur Edmunds |
|---|---|
| Builder | S2 Yachts |
| Length | 28.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 37 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11 ft |
| p | 31 ft |
| e | 12 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 ft | 11 ft | 31 ft | 12 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 31 ft - (9449 mm) |
| Foot | * 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.69 ft - (9964 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 32.85 ft - (10013 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | 185.78 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 30.88 ft - (9412 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.4 ft - (4389 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.13 ft - (8269 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.65 ft - (3856 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 195.32 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 36.67 ft - (11177 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.62 ft - (5371 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.66 ft - (10564 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.5 ft - (5029 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 302.48 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 36.67 ft - (11177 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 19.8 ft - (6035 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.8 ft - (6035 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 617.16 ft² |
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