Masthead Sloop
• Fin w/spade rudder
• Built 1974–1975
Dimensions
LOA
26 ft
LWL
21.42 ft
Beam
8 ft
Max Draft
2.42 ft
Displacement
4,600 lbs
Ballast
1,800 lbs
Performance Ratios
Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.92
(offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
16.3
D/L Ratio ⓘ
209
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
39.1%
Sail Plan
Sail Area
282 sq ft
Construction
Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead
Production
First Built
1974
Last Built
1975
Number Built
40
Engine & Accommodations
Water
19 gal
Fuel
21 gal
Notes: All 8.0 versions had the same hull but with different decks. This was the first (fairly rare) version with a short bulbous cabin similar to that on the S2 7.0. (Originally called S2 26 AFT). It was replaced with the S2 8.0B with a longer coach roof.\nDeep draft version: 4.0'/1.22m.