I did a search and did not find much on the 11.0 so I figured I'd start a thread.
So S2 guys what is the good / bad of these... I looked at one last weekend that was in pretty good shape from a first glance, looked well cared for. If I was to consider it further and really dig into it what would you look for:
1) Moisture can be an issue I read, what was the layup on the decks and hulls like, balsa core / foam? Will need to pull everything I can to inspect for leaky decks, first look did not show anything.
2) Noticed that the rudder seemed small for a boat this size, how do these handle if I were to launch a full size masthead / on a pole spinniker? Should I expect some whipe-outs, (that's always good to get the wife's nose out of the book)? In general how well do these sail, over/under powered, pointing ablity... I know it's not a race boat, but, I still like to get places. (I race other ppls boats, much less expensive when something blows up).
3) Powered by Volvo, Saildrive MD-17 C, 3 cyl diesel, how are these as it is burried and not easy to get at. Saw some forum comments on mounting not be an S2 strong point, would this had been standard mounting or is re-powered?
4) Tankage: Fuel: 50 / H2O: 80 / Hold: 30 gallons, seem normal/stock?
http://www.yachtworld.com/core/list...&units=Feet&access=Public&listing_id=1768&url=
So S2 guys what is the good / bad of these... I looked at one last weekend that was in pretty good shape from a first glance, looked well cared for. If I was to consider it further and really dig into it what would you look for:
1) Moisture can be an issue I read, what was the layup on the decks and hulls like, balsa core / foam? Will need to pull everything I can to inspect for leaky decks, first look did not show anything.
2) Noticed that the rudder seemed small for a boat this size, how do these handle if I were to launch a full size masthead / on a pole spinniker? Should I expect some whipe-outs, (that's always good to get the wife's nose out of the book)? In general how well do these sail, over/under powered, pointing ablity... I know it's not a race boat, but, I still like to get places. (I race other ppls boats, much less expensive when something blows up).
3) Powered by Volvo, Saildrive MD-17 C, 3 cyl diesel, how are these as it is burried and not easy to get at. Saw some forum comments on mounting not be an S2 strong point, would this had been standard mounting or is re-powered?
4) Tankage: Fuel: 50 / H2O: 80 / Hold: 30 gallons, seem normal/stock?
http://www.yachtworld.com/core/list...&units=Feet&access=Public&listing_id=1768&url=