S2 27 Buyer's Guide
The S2 27 is a small American cruiser produced by S2 Yachts from 1985 until 1987, with 85 examples completed before the design left production. For a shopper scanning the used market, it is a compact Graham & Schlageter design with a lead-fin-keel hull and a tiller-steered transom rudder, finished with wood trim.
Layouts on the Used Market
The S2 27 is a masthead sloop with a fixed fin keel and a plumb transom, sleeping four below. The bow cabin holds a double V-berth, and the main cabin pairs an L-shaped settee with a straight settee. The U-shaped galley is on the port side just forward of the companionway ladder, fitted with a two-burner stove, ice box, and sink, while the head sits opposite at the companionway on the starboard side. An inboard engine is installed for docking and maneuvering.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Spinnakers are commonly fitted to boats on the market, a sensible downwind addition given the masthead sloop rig. Beyond that, the standard equipment centers on the original galley and propulsion; buyers should expect a basic cruising setup rather than heavily upgraded systems, and judge any added gear on its own merits.
What to Inspect
The S2 27 was built predominantly of balsa-cored AME 4000 resin fiberglass with wood trim anchor. A buyer should examine the balsa-cored structure for moisture intrusion at through-decks and chainplate areas, and confirm the wood trim and any cored boundaries remain sound. The transom-hung rudder and tiller steering should be cycled for play, and the inboard engine reviewed for docking-duty wear.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
S2 27 boats are found in the United States. Given the limited 85-boat run, patience is useful when searching.
- Confirm balsa-cored hull and deck for dryness and no delamination
- Check transom-hung rudder and tiller for excess play
- Verify inboard engine service history for docking use
- Look for a commonly fitted symmetrical spinnaker if downwind sailing is planned
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the S2 27. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 3 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $7,000 | — |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $12,500 | +78.6% |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $11,500 | -8.0% |
Where they're listed
S2 27 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 3.
Country view
3 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $11,500 | 3 | 1 | 100.0% |
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2 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson 27 | 26.92' | $ 11,000 | 15 | 3 |
| S2 27You are here | — | $ 11,500 | 3 | 1 |