S2 8.5 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Arthur Edmunds·1980 – 1983·~103 hulls·S2 Yachts
S2 8.5 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
28' · 8.53 m
Displ.
7,600 lbs · 3,447 kg
First year
1980

The S2 8.5 represents a pivotal moment in the late 1970s when S2 Yachts sought to perfect the "pocket cruiser" formula. Designed by naval architect Arthur Edmunds, this 28foot masthead sloop was engineered to offer the stability and interior volume of a 30footer while remaining manageable for a singlehanded sailor or a young family. Unlike the more performanceoriented Grand Slam series that followed, the 8.5 was unapologetically a coastal cruiser, prioritizing structural integrity and a high level of interior finish that mirrored the builder’s burgeoning Tiara powerboat line. Produced primarily between 1978 and 1983, the boat was built in the same climatecontrolled Michigan facility that set industry standards for fiberglass curing and quality control, ensuring that many of these hulls remain structurally sound decades after their launch.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 11,000
Ask, not sold · 7 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
7 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-14.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

9 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

S2 8.5 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 7 listings

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

7 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 11,00072100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Com-Pac 27/229.58'$ 18,500219
Hunter 28.528.42'$ 12,750205
Moody 2727.67'$ 14,633209
S2 11.0 A36'$ 32,800154
Cobra Yachts 85028.5'$ 10,062146
Sabre 28-228.42'$ 14,000124
S2 9.2 A29.92'$ 9,999116
Moody 33 S33'$ 24,169114
Morgan 3231.92'$ 24,931102
S2 8.5You are here$ 11,00072
S2 9.2 C29.92'$ 14,45060

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used S2 8.5 cost?+
The median asking price for a used S2 8.5 over the past 12 months is $11,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many S2 8.5 sailboats are for sale?+
2 S2 8.5 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 7 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are S2 8.5 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the S2 8.5 has decreased by 14.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are S2 8.5 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used S2 8.5 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a S2 8.5?+
Comparable models include Com-Pac 27/2, Hunter 28.5, Moody 27. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.