Would you go offshore in a S2 8.0?

ralbra9 · #1 (**permalink**) 03-12-2008

How seaworthy are these small sailboats?

sailingdog · #2 (**permalink**) 03-12-2008

No, not in an S2 8.0. But then again, define off-shore... no definition of it I can think of would make the S2 8.0 an off-shore capable boat.

Plumper · #3 (**permalink**) 03-12-2008

It is a pretty small, light displacement boat. Offshore? It would depend on when, where and who was the captain. It would have to be a very competent skipper and quite benign sailing. It is certainly not a heavy weather boat.

camaraderie · #4 (**permalink**) 03-12-2008

I would stay within sight of land!

kwaltersmi · #5 (**permalink**) 03-12-2008

Offshore? Well, I'd consider a passage to the Bahamas from Florida or sailing to Catalina from LA, but I wouldn't make a passage to Bermuda, etc.

It all depends on how you define "offshore" ...how long, how far, etc.

In general, I think most would confidently classify the S2's as coastal racer/cruisers.

P8dawg · #6 (**permalink**) 03-12-2008

My S2 8.0 is a very capable boat,but I wouldn't lose sight of land.

orthomartin · #7 (**permalink**) 03-12-2008

I have been to the S2 plant years ago in Holland Michigan. They do a great job but have had some de-lamination issues.
Land in sight however is not offshore so I am not sure what you mean. I know I would not be comfortable even crossing Lk Mi if seas approached 10ft in an S2 that size.
Good sailing boat however