The S2 5.5, also called the Grand Slam 5.5, is an American sailing dinghy that was designed by Don Wennersten as a racer and day sailer and first built in 1982. The designation indicates the approximate length overall in meters.[1][2]
The design was the smallest boat S2 Yachts produced and its only dingy model.[3][4]
Production
The design was built by S2 Yachts in Holland, Michigan, United States from 1982 until 1983, with 70 boats completed, but it is now out of production.[1][2][3][4]
Design
The S2 5.5 is a recreational sailboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a fractional sloop rig, a raked stem, a plumb transom, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a retractable centerboard. It displaces 600 lb (272 kg) and has a small cuddy cabin for stowage.[1][2]
The boat has a draft of 4.00 ft (1.22 m) with the centerboard extended. With it retracted the boat can operate in shallow water, be beached or ground transported on a trailer.[1][2]
The design has a hull speed of 5.4 kn (10.0 km/h).[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d McArthur, Bruce (2021). "S2 5.5 sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 5 December 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
- ^ a b c d e Sea Time Tech, LLC (2021). "S2 5.5". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 5 December 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
- ^ a b McArthur, Bruce (2021). "S2 Yachts (USA) 1974 - 1989". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 17 October 2018. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
- ^ a b Sea Time Tech, LLC (2021). "S2 Yachts". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 30 November 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
