1976 S2 6.8 METER SAILBOAT
With tandem axle trailer
Hull #: SSU22022M76C
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Manufacturer | S2 Yachts, Inc., Holland, MI |
|---|---|
| Model | 6.8 Meter |
| Yr. Built | 1976 |
| LOA | 22' 4" |
| LWL | 18' 3" |
| Beam | 8' |
| Draft | 2' (Centerboard up)4' 6", (Centerboard down) |
| Displacement | 2,900 or 3,050 lbs., (depending on which brochure you believe) |
| Ballast | 1,100 lbs. (lead) |
| Centerboard | Approx. 100 lbs. (Cast Iron) |
| Sail Area | 210 sq. ft. |
| Headroom | 4' 3" |
| Drinking Water Capacity | 15 gal. |
| Aux. power | 6 - 9.9 hp. outboard (recommended) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3-6 gal. (You choose the tank) |
Here's another boat just like it:
That's what this one could look like!
This particular 6.8 is the keel/centerboard model, which has a fixed shoal draft keel which houses a centerboard that lowers out of the bottom of the keel. There is a bronze and stainless worm-gear winch mounted just above the galley countertop that allows the centerboard to be raised and lowered. The pictures show the centerboard in the down position.
Okay, here's this project boat itself:
And that's all for now...
Here are some pictures of what the interior could look like:

Louisiana Jones Act Counter