S2 7.9 Meter Class Association

Marc, The standard 7.9, all years, has a fractional rig with both halyards fractional. Some people have modified their boats to carry a masthead spinnaker. I have a 7.9 FK , of which there were about 15 made, and it has a fixed keel and a masthead rig. It is a rare boat and not class legal. These bo...

I hope you haven't bought the masthead chute yet. I have a fixed keel boat with a masthead rig. The masthead chute is not great. The aspect ratio is too high and the thing is not very stable in higher winds. It also doesn't seem to be a huge advantage over the standard boats in light air. I would co...

SYCMCSA,
I am considering a change myself. The fixed keel and keel stepped masta make traveling a much bigger deal. But the boat seems to be a PHRF killer. We are planning to hit some bigger regattas next season (if I keep the boat) and I'll gat a better idea of how competitive it is.

sycmcsa,
Did you end up getting the boat? I just looked throught he message board and saw your post from August. I have a 7.9 FK and am looking for others with them.