S2 8.5

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S2 8.5
Development
Designer Arthur Edmunds
Location United States
Year1980
No. built103
Builder(s) S2 Yachts
NameS2 8.5
Boat
Boat weight 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 typefin keel
Ballast3,000 lb (1,361 kg)
Rudder(s)internally-mounted spade-type rudder
Rig
Rig type Bermuda rig
I foretriangle height37.00 ft (11.28 m)
J foretriangle base11.00 ft (3.35 m)
P mainsail luff31.00 ft (9.45 m)
E mainsail foot12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Sails
Sailplan masthead sloop
Mainsail area186.00 sq ft (17.280 m2)
Jib/genoa area203.50 sq ft (18.906 m2)
Total sail area389.50 sq ft (36.186 m2)
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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]

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Production

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

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

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]

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References

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  2. 1 2 McArthur, Bruce (2021). "S2 8.5 SD sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 3 December 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  3. ↑ McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Arthur Edmunds". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 14 May 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sea Time Tech, LLC (2021). "S2 8.5". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 3 December 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  5. 1 2 3 Sea Time Tech, LLC (2021). "S2 8.5 SD". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 3 December 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  6. ↑ Sea Time Tech, LLC (2021). "Arthur Edmunds". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 30 November 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  7. ↑ McArthur, Bruce (2021). "S2 Yachts (USA) 1974 - 1989". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 17 October 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  8. ↑ Sea Time Tech, LLC (2021). "S2 Yachts". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 30 December 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  9. 1 2 Nicholson, Darrell (14 June 2000). "S2 8.5 Meter". Practical Sailor. Archived from the original on 3 December 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
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