I looked at a project boat recently and besides the hideous window replacements, it seems to be in decent shape. I did notice it seems to be missing a few things. Mainly the main sheet block and tackle. It has the traveler, but that seems about it. Anyone know what was on it? Decent replacement?
Rgging question on 6.8
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You need http://www.harken.com/content.aspx?id=3901
eBay may be cheaper. http://www.ebay.com/itm/271597593785
eBay may be cheaper. http://www.ebay.com/itm/271597593785
Thanks, not sure if I would want to spend the $ for the harken yet. I'm going to look around. I'm not too sure I want this much work for my first boat. I do like the layout, and the initial build quality seems pretty nice.
Anyone have any thoughts on a 6.8 for a first timer? I'm planning on mostly day sailing using mostly in inland lakes, but can't rule out a possible trip to lake Erie or even the Chesapeake if it works.
I was thinking it would heel less and be a bit more stable. If so, the family might be more open to it.
Anyone have any thoughts on a 6.8 for a first timer? I'm planning on mostly day sailing using mostly in inland lakes, but can't rule out a possible trip to lake Erie or even the Chesapeake if it works.
I was thinking it would heel less and be a bit more stable. If so, the family might be more open to it.
S2 was started by Leon Slickers. After he sold Slickcraft...one of the early fiberglass powerboat companies...he had a non compete clause so he started building sailboats. After that was up he started Tiara. Long story short, for a production boatS2 has some of the best fiberglass work you will ever see. A bigger boat is harder to launch but easier to handle as things move more slowly. I started on a Lancer 25 and single hand my 9.2a all the time. However if I was going to be trailering and raising the mast every time I would opt for something smaller just because mast fairing is hair raising solo.
Thanks for the info. The boat did feel well made and solid. Pretty roomy for a 22' too. I'm thinking of probably keeping thr mast up and just sitting it on the trailer by the marina to help with that. Who knows, maybe a slip if there's one available.
I bought a 6.8 last summer. I'm a first time sailer. This a great boat. Super built quality. Much better than a Catalina or Hunter. Very stable boat. Almost impossible to tip. Great fun.
How does it do in light winds? Being in Pa, I would be mainly sailing on smaller lakes around here. It's almost 1,000 lbs heavier than a Macgregor, and 4-500 lbs more than the catalina.
It likes light wind . Ideal is 8-12 with Genoa. She's is good upwind in really light air. I have a drifter sail which is ideal for a beam reach. Really would like a true spinnaker for down wind sailing. Anything over 15 we reef and go to a 70 jib. Fastest closed hauled about 7 . Fastest down wind or beam reach about 5. Not super fast but handles like a dream especially reefed . Just a slight weather helm. If you really overpower her she just leans, rudder pops out water and she turns herself into the wind. Lots of space. I do a lot of weekend camping on mine. Tow a fishing kayak along and fish when wind dies. We are experimenting with jib block placement to increase speed and are going to add a spinnaker for better down wind performance next year. Kids love the flat deck. Great swim platform. We don't have railing but use jack lines for safety . If your looking for speed the S2 6.9 is a much faster . The 6.8 is more of a mini cruiser. Does yours have the optional swing keel. Ours does not but the 2 ft draft gets you just about any where. Being a newbie I liked the idea that a would not have to constantly check the depth charts . Good luck with it.