Can S2 9.2s go anywhere? Has anyone here used one for passagemaking?
I am in the market for a used sailboat and planning on offshore cruising around the Americas and crossing the Atlantic. I've found a beautiful S2 9.2C that is 10k cheaper than other recommended offshore boats I'm looking at, such as the Sabre 34 or Tartan 34 etc. Reviews say S2 were built in high quality. So besides a few design weaknesses that could be improved, such as the huge companionway with no bridge deck, what disqualifies this boat for offshore sailing? Are they really "lake boats" ? I hear both opinions - what would be very helpful is to hear stories from S2 owners that have lived on board, taken on rough weather and perhaps crossed an ocean. Also would appreciate tips on how to retrofit the boat for this project.
Thanks for any info/stories,
Jeremy
I am in the market for a used sailboat and planning on offshore cruising around the Americas and crossing the Atlantic. I've found a beautiful S2 9.2C that is 10k cheaper than other recommended offshore boats I'm looking at, such as the Sabre 34 or Tartan 34 etc. Reviews say S2 were built in high quality. So besides a few design weaknesses that could be improved, such as the huge companionway with no bridge deck, what disqualifies this boat for offshore sailing? Are they really "lake boats" ? I hear both opinions - what would be very helpful is to hear stories from S2 owners that have lived on board, taken on rough weather and perhaps crossed an ocean. Also would appreciate tips on how to retrofit the boat for this project.
Thanks for any info/stories,
Jeremy