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by Jerryd
Fri Jan 08, 2010 12:16 pm
Forum: Other S2 7.9 messages
Topic: Special 7.9
Replies: 15
Views: 13190

Re: Special 7.9

I've been doing some more research and found that the boat was made along with Little Feat and Ariba,Ariba. Its original name was Miss Grace. It was built of the same construction as the other 2. I guess it has some possibilities as a PHRF racer. I wonder how it would perform against some of its con...
by Jerryd
Wed Jan 06, 2010 1:44 pm
Forum: Other S2 7.9 messages
Topic: Special 7.9
Replies: 15
Views: 13190

Re: Special 7.9

Hi Tom, Thanks for the reply. That helps a lot. When you say the FSKE keel model is masthead. Do you mean masthead jib versus a standard fractional rig? Is there nothing such as a Tall Rig in this model? Sorry if that's a dumb question, but I know nothing about the 7.9 or S2's in general! By the way...
by Jerryd
Mon Jan 04, 2010 8:15 pm
Forum: Other S2 7.9 messages
Topic: Special 7.9
Replies: 15
Views: 13190

Re: Special 7.9

Yes, that's exactly what this one looks like. I thought someone here might know more about it. Especially from a performance standpoint. It seem to be a very unique model with little information on the Internet about it.

Jerry
by Jerryd
Mon Jan 04, 2010 1:07 pm
Forum: Other S2 7.9 messages
Topic: Special 7.9
Replies: 15
Views: 13190

Special 7.9

Hi Folks,

There's a guy here in town who is a well respected national racer who has a 7.9 for sale.

Its supposedly a Tall Rig, fixed keel boat, with an epoxy hull. Does that make sense and if so, how did they perform?

Thanks
Jerry