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S2 92 A

Designer: Arthur Edmunds  ·  Builder: S2 Yachts  ·  First built: 1977
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About the S2 92 A

Built during S2 Yachts' productive decade from 1977 to 1987, this Arthur Edmunds-designed 30-footer represents solid value in the cruising sailboat market. With 520 hulls produced over its ten-year run, the S2 92 A earned a reputation as a capable coastal cruiser that balances performance with comfort. The fin keel and rudder-on-skeg configuration provides reliable handling characteristics, while the moderate displacement of 9,800 pounds and substantial ballast ratio create a reassuring feel in varied conditions. Her masthead sloop rig with 468 square feet of sail area delivers respectable performance for weekend sailing and extended coastal passages. At just under 30 feet overall with a 25-foot waterline, she offers surprising interior volume thanks to her 10.25-foot beam. The fiberglass construction has proven durable over the decades, and many examples remain actively sailed today. Her comfort ratio of 25.77 indicates a motion that's neither too quick nor too slow, making her well-suited for cruising couples or small families. This design targets sailors seeking an affordable entry into serious coastal cruising, with enough capability for occasional offshore passages while remaining manageable for weekend adventures.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 29.92 ft / 9.12 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 25.00 ft / 7.62 m
Beam 10.25 ft / 3.12 m
Max Draft 4.92 ft / 1.50 m
Displacement 9,800.00 lb / 4,445 kg
Ballast 4,000.00 lb / 1,814 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 468.00 ft² / 43.48 m²
Headroom 6.25 ft / 1.91 m
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Arthur Edmunds
Builder S2 Yachts
First Built 1977
Last Built 1987
Number Built 520
Related Sailboats Catalina 30 · Hunter 30 · Tartan 30 · Ericson 30
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 16.41
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 40.82
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 280
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 25.77
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 1.92
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.70 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 1.86
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 915.61 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 16.41
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 40.00 ft / 12.19 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 13.00 ft / 3.96 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 34.00 ft / 10.36 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 12.25 ft / 3.73 m
SA Fore 260.00 ft² / 24.15 m²
SA Main 208.25 ft² / 19.35 m²
SA Total (100%) 468.25 ft² / 43.50 m²
Est. Forestay Length 42.06 ft / 12.82 m
Mast Height (DWL) 43.50 ft / 13.26 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Yanmar
Engine Model 2GM
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 12
Water Capacity 37 gals / 140 L
How It Compares

vs. Catalina 30, Ericson 30, Hunter 30, Tartan 30

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Dimensions
LOA
S2 92 A ★
29.9 ft
Catalina 30
29.9 ft
Ericson 30
29.9 ft
Hunter 30
29.9 ft
Tartan 30
29.9 ft
LWL
S2 92 A ★
25.0 ft
Catalina 30
25.0 ft
Ericson 30
25.3 ft
Hunter 30
25.6 ft
Tartan 30
24.3 ft
Beam
S2 92 A ★
10.3 ft
Catalina 30
10.8 ft
Ericson 30
10.5 ft
Hunter 30
10.8 ft
Tartan 30
10.0 ft
Displacement
S2 92 A ★
9 lbs
Catalina 30
10 lbs
Ericson 30
9 lbs
Hunter 30
9 lbs
Tartan 30
8 lbs
Ballast
S2 92 A ★
4 lbs
Catalina 30
4 lbs
Ericson 30
4 lbs
Hunter 30
3 lbs
Tartan 30
3 lbs
Sail Area
S2 92 A ★
468 sq ft
Catalina 30
446 sq ft
Ericson 30
470 sq ft
Hunter 30
417 sq ft
Tartan 30
449 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
S2 92 A ★
—
Catalina 30
180 s/nm
Ericson 30
168 s/nm
Hunter 30
189 s/nm
Tartan 30
171 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
S2 92 A ★
16.4
Catalina 30
15.2
Ericson 30
17.4
Hunter 30
14.5
Tartan 30
17.0
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
S2 92 A ★
40.8 %
Catalina 30
41.2 %
Ericson 30
—
Hunter 30
39.4 %
Tartan 30
41.1 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
S2 92 A ★
25.8
Catalina 30
24.9
Ericson 30
22.7
Hunter 30
—
Tartan 30
24.3
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
S2 92 A ★
1.92
Catalina 30
2.00
Ericson 30
2.02
Hunter 30
—
Tartan 30
1.94
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
S2 92 A ★
280
Catalina 30
291
Ericson 30
—
Hunter 30
264
Tartan 30
273
Hull Speed
S2 92 A ★
6.7 kts
Catalina 30
6.7 kts
Ericson 30
6.7 kts
Hunter 30
—
Tartan 30
6.6 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
S2 92 A ★
1.9
Catalina 30
1.6
Ericson 30
2.2
Hunter 30
—
Tartan 30
2.0
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