S2 7.9 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Graham & Schlageter·1981·~545 hulls·S2 Yachts
S2 7.9 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · lifting
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
25.92' · 7.9 m
Disp.
4,250 lbs · 1,928 kg
First year
1981

The S2 7.9 stands as one of the most successful "crossover" designs of the 1980s, bridging the gap between a hardcore midget ocean racer and a familyfriendly trailerable cruiser. Introduced in 1981 and designed by the naval architecture firm Graham & Schlageter, the 7.9 was the flagship of Leon Slikkers’ "Grand Slam" series. It was conceived specifically to compete under the Midget Ocean Racing Club (MORC) rule while maintaining the build quality and aesthetic appeal for which S2 Yachts was known. Unlike many of its contemporary competitors that sacrificed structural integrity for weight savings, the 7.9 utilized a sophisticated balsacored laminate and highquality resins, resulting in a hull that was both stiff and remarkably durable. Its most defining characteristic is its versatility; with a retractable daggerboardstyle keel and a fractional rig, it can be easily ramplaunched, yet it possesses the ballasttodisplacement ratio necessary for serious offshore work.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 11,000
Ask, not sold · 11 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
11 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

6 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used S2 7.9 cost?+
The median asking price for a used S2 7.9 over the past 12 months is $11,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many S2 7.9 sailboats are for sale?+
5 S2 7.9 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 11 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are S2 7.9 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the S2 7.9 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Do S2 7.9 listings get price reductions?+
About 33% of S2 7.9 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 40.0% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.