The S2 55 is a 18.0ft fractional sloop designed by Don Wennersten and built in fiberglass by S2 Yachts (USA) between 1982 and 1983.
70 units have been built.
The S2 55 is an ultralight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
Main features
| Model | S2 55 | ||
| Length | 18 ft | ||
| Beam | 7.67 ft | ||
| Draft | 4 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 39.64 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 62.42 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 3.66 | ||
| Capsize | 3.64 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 16.25 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4 ft | ||
| Displacement | 600 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.40 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 176 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 58.50 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 117.50 sq.ft | ||
| I | 19.50 ft | ||
| J | 6 ft | ||
| P | 23.50 ft | ||
| E | 10 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | S2 Yachts (USA) | ||
| Designer | Don Wennersten | ||
| First built | 1982 | ||
| Last built | 1983 | ||
| Number built | 70 |