S2 35 C Buyer's Guide
The S2 35 C is a center-cockpit sloop built by S2 Yachts in 1986 and 1987, with just 35 completed before the builder moved to powerboats. On the used market she is a scarce find, and the short production run means each surviving hull carries individual history a survey must uncover.
Layouts on the Used Market
Every 35 C is a center-cockpit boat on the S2 11C-derived hull, with the aft cabin carrying a 64-by-73-inch mattress and 14-inch-wide interior doorways throughout. The saloon and forepeak get light from 30-inch portlights and 20-inch hatches. Buyers should note the shallow sugar-scoop transom and the large aft locker that dominates the stern interior volume.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The 35 C carries a Volvo Penta 2003 28-horsepower diesel on a 32-gallon tank, and the mast wiring is enclosed in conduit exiting at the mast step — a detail that shapes any electronics upgrade. Each boat should be assessed on its own rig and systems.
What to Inspect
Open the large aft locker and trace the drain: a thru-hull sits hidden there, nearly impossible to reach, and its top sits close to the waterline — on a loaded boat it can be underwater. The short hose to the hull is plain plastic bilge hose, so probe for softness or staining that signals a failed connection. Check the chainplate and deck-hardware bedding; owners report only sealant kept water from the cored deck, so lift ports and pulpits to look for core darkening. Confirm whether a raw water strainer was added to the engine intake, since the original lacked one. Finally, know that mast wires run in conduit under the step and cannot be pulled without unstepping the mast — budget rigging labor into any electronics plan.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats are found in the United States. Before you commit:
- Check the aft-locker thru-hull and hose for flooding risk
- Test chainplate sealant and look for cored-deck staining
- Verify a raw water strainer on the engine intake
- Budget mast unstepping for any wire replacement
- Survey the screwed hull/deck joint and unbacked cleats
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the S2 35 C. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25 | 2 | $39,500 | — |
| May 26 | 1 | $39,500 | 0.0% |
Where they're listed
S2 35 C 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 | $39,500 | 3 | 0 | 100.0% |
Comparable models
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