1982 S2 7.9 vs 1986 Pacific Seacraft 25 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1982 S2 7.9 | 1986 Pacific Seacraft 25 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | S2 | Pacific Seacraft |
| Year | 1982–1988 | 1986–2007 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | USA |
| Designer | Arthur Edmunds | William Crealock |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 7.90 m (25.9 ft) | 7.62 m (25.0 ft) |
| LWL | 6.71 m (22.0 ft) | 5.94 m (19.5 ft) |
| Beam | 2.84 m (9.3 ft) | 2.44 m (8.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.37 m (4.5 ft) | 1.07 m (3.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 2,268 kg (5,000 lbs) | 2,268 kg (5,000 lbs) |
| Ballast | 907 kg (2,000 lbs) | 953 kg (2,101 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 31.6 m² (340 ft²) | 24.0 m² (258 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Full |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 10 HP | 10 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 38 L (10.0 gal) | 30 L (7.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 57 L (15.1 gal) | 57 L (15.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 5 | 4 |
| Cabins | 1 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1982 S2 7.9 and 1986 Pacific Seacraft 25 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1982 S2 7.9 is a 1980s design by S2 from USA, while the 1986 Pacific Seacraft 25 is a 1980s offering from Pacific Seacraft from USA. The 1982 S2 7.9 was penned by Arthur Edmunds. The 1986 Pacific Seacraft 25 was designed by William Crealock.
In terms of size, the 1982 S2 7.9 measures 7.90m (25.9ft) overall with a beam of 2.84m, compared to the 1986 Pacific Seacraft 25 at 7.62m (25.0ft) with a 2.44m beam. The 1982 S2 7.9 is 0.28m longer than the 1986 Pacific Seacraft 25.
Looking at performance, the 1982 S2 7.9 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.61 and 31.6 m² of sail area. The 1986 Pacific Seacraft 25, with an SA/D of 14.13 and 24.0 m² of canvas, offers modest sail power for its displacement. The 1982 S2 7.9 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1982 S2 7.9 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 17.4) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.87). The 1986 Pacific Seacraft 25 has a comfort ratio of 25.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.74. The ballast ratios are 40.0% for the 1982 S2 7.9 and 42.0% for the 1986 Pacific Seacraft 25, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1982 S2 7.9 provides 5 berths in 1 cabin with 57L of water capacity and 38L of fuel. The 1986 Pacific Seacraft 25 offers 4 berths in 1 cabin with 57L water and 30L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1986 Pacific Seacraft 25 is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The 1982 S2 7.9 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1982 S2 7.9 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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