S2 7.0 Buyer's Guide
The S2 7.0 is a pocket cruiser designed by Arthur Edmunds and built by S2 Yachts from 1975 until 1977, with just 140 completed. For a shopper scanning the used market, she is a compact trailerable keel-centerboarder whose appeal lies in shallow-water access and a genuine four-berth interior rather than speed.
Layouts on the Used Market
Every S2 7.0 shares the same hull and deck plan: a fixed stub keel with retractable centerboard, transom-hung rudder on a tiller, and a masthead sloop rig. Below, the boat provides a forward double V-berth, two straight settee berths in the main cabin, a starboard-side galley at the companionway with ice box and sink, and a port-side enclosed head. Headroom is 60 inches. Because the molds were later reused for the Sovereign 23 and 24, buyers should confirm the S2 badging and rig dimensions to avoid a sister hull mislabeled in listings.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Most examples carry a small 3 to 6 hp outboard for docking and maneuvering rather than inboard power. Given the boat's size, the meaningful buyer considerations are trailering gear and ground transport: the centerboard retracts to 2.16 feet, making shallow-water operation or trailer transport practical, so a serviceable trailer and board pivot are the upgrades that matter more than creature comforts.
What to Inspect
Period test sailors observed her accommodation design and domed cabin may not appeal to everybody. A buyer should board several examples to judge the cabin shape personally. Beyond that, verify the centerboard mechanism and trunk, the transom-hung rudder and tiller connection, and the outboard bracket, since these carry the boat's defining function.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The S2 7.0 was on the market for only three years, and with 140 built she is an uncommon used offering. When one appears, weigh these points:
- Confirm S2 7.0 identity versus Sovereign 23/24 sister molds
- Test the centerboard retraction and inspect the trunk for wear
- Check rudder/tiller and outboard mounting for honest condition
- Assess the domed cabin and layout against your own taste in person
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2 8.5 | 28' | $ 12,000 | 13 | 7 |
| Rydgeway Marine/Pegasus Yachts, Oulton Broad 700 | 23.33' | $ 3,993 | 9 | 4 |