The S2 8.0 B represents a pivotal era in American production boat building, emerging from Leon Slikkers’ vision to apply powerboat manufacturing precision to the sailing world. Introduced in the mid-1970s as part of S2 Yachts' "meter series," the 8.0 B was designed to be a robust, high-volume pocket cruiser that prioritized build quality over raw racing speed. While many 26-footers of the era were cramped "weekenders," the 8.0 B was engineered with a 9-foot, 2-inch beam—exceptionally wide for its length—providing immense interior volume and a stable platform for coastal cruising. The "B" designation typically identifies the aft-cockpit configuration equipped with an inboard diesel engine, distinguishing it from the "A" model (often outboard-powered) and the eccentric "C" model.
S2 8.0 B Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- S2
- Model
- 8.0 B
- Builder
- S2 Yachts
- Designer
- Arthur Edmunds
- Number Built
- 426
- Production Year(s)
- 1976 - 1983
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