S2 7.9 Meter Class Association

Tim: Thank you. Even though I don't have one if the class boats. This forum has been a valuable source of information for me. Glad you are all here sharing information about these great boats. Hoping to have some success with new sails next summer, and hoping the boat will serve my cruising needs fo...

Hello. I currently own hull #426, it's one of the few fin keel mast head boats around. Looking for any advice on sails the class members could recommend. 155% genoa, and main sail. From reading the website it appears you all run a 105% jib as well. Any other thoughts? Does anyone have recommendation...

I own hull # 426. A mast head fin keel version of the boat. Boat is currently in Branford, Ct

I know I am not one of the chosen class boats, but so far a solid fun boat. Hoping to complete more upgrades and purchase sails and compete in local phrf races.

Marc

Tim:

Thanks for the welcome. And the correction on the Hull #.

Marc

Hello all: Just wanted to Say hello to everyone here. I am the New owner of a 7.9, it is the FK version of the boat. But just wanted to say how valuable in researching the boat this website has been. I believe the boat I purchased is a 1985 Hull # 485 (Hull # SSV794265485). The boat with be kept in ...

Taylodp:

I was wondering if you and your friemd had any time this summer to compare the Fin keel boat to the daggerboard version, if so what was the result?

-Marc

Any Connecticut 7.9's out there? I am very interested in these boats and would like to take a look at one in person.

Thanks in advance for anyone that may be able to show me around the 7.9.

Hi all: I am considering the S2 7.9 as a futrue boat. It will likely be used weekly as a race boat, but will also get weekend use as a cruiser. Can anyone tell me if they have installed a Head and holding tank, rather than use the Porta-Potti type? Is there room and access to install this type of he...