1982 S2 7.9
LOA
7.90m (25.9ft)
Beam
2.84m (9.3ft)
Displacement
2,268kg (5,000lbs)
Year
1982–1988
Manufacturer
S2
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 7.90 m | 25.9 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 6.71 m | 22.0 ft |
| Beam | 2.84 m | 9.3 ft |
| Draft | 1.37 m | 4.5 ft |
| Mast Height | 10.80 m | 35.4 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 2,268 kg | 5,000 lbs |
| Ballast | 907 kg | 2,000 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 31.6 m² | 340 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 10 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 38 L | 10.0 gal |
| Water Capacity | 57 L | 15.1 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 5 | |
| Cabins | 1 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Arthur Edmunds | |
| Country of Origin | USA | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
18.61
Good — responsive and versatile
Ballast Ratio
40.0%
Moderate — good balance of stability and performance
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.87 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
17.4
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the 1982 S2 7.9
The S2 7.9 is a spirited racer-cruiser that became one of the most popular MORC boats of the 1980s. Quick on the racecourse yet comfortable below.