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]
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]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e McArthur, Bruce (2021). "S2 8.5 sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 3 December 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ a b McArthur, Bruce (2021). "S2 8.5 SD sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 3 December 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Arthur Edmunds". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 14 May 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f Sea Time Tech, LLC (2021). "S2 8.5". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 3 December 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ a b c Sea Time Tech, LLC (2021). "S2 8.5 SD". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 3 December 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ Sea Time Tech, LLC (2021). "Arthur Edmunds". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 30 November 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ McArthur, Bruce (2021). "S2 Yachts (USA) 1974 - 1989". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 17 October 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ Sea Time Tech, LLC (2021). "S2 Yachts". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 30 November 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ a b Nicholson, Darrell (14 June 2000). "S2 8.5 Meter". Practical Sailor. Archived from the original on 3 December 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
