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S2-27 renovation with carpet headliner removed
A S2-27 owner on Reddit's sailing forum has posted photos of his interior carpet removal and faring of the interior fiberglass. ?I can't imagine how much lung clogging work this was, but the results
By BJS · #663 ·
Re: Racing the S2 27 - need more speed!
some how your email was dropped send me it again. nucdad1@...
By Nolan Edwards · #662 ·
Re: Racing the S2 27 - need more speed!
Hi Nolan, Thanks for the tips! Yes please send me the guide. My email is fultonjoe@... Joe
By Joe Snyder · #661 ·
Re: Racing the S2 27 - need more speed!
Joe, sounds like you like to race. as far as pointing as high as others the only question is a 155 genny. you have to power up quick. with a 155 you have plenty of power with 5000# but may quickly
By Nolan Edwards · #660 ·
Re: Racing the S2 27 - need more speed!
Hi George, Thanks for the tips. I also have the cabin top traveler, so I know what you mean about being able to adjust it while racing. I also noticed a common theme in your reply was beer. Now I have
By Joe Snyder · #659 ·
Re: Racing the S2 27 - need more speed!
With my 150% I set the jib car on the track just aft of where the cabin top ends.? I move it slightly forward in lighter air and back in heavier air.? Downwind for me is the weakest point of sail
By George Drye · #658 ·
Racing the S2 27 - need more speed!
Hello all, I club race my boat. I just got a new headsail, it is a poly laminate/mylar sail, so more high tech than Dacron. My main is still an older Dacron sail. I still got beat pretty badly last
By Joe Snyder · #657 ·
Re: Yanmar 1GM10 Starting Problem
I didn¡¯t know this was a known problem. Mine does this but I just have gotten used to it. Not a big confidence booster but my Yanmar always fires up after a couple of clicks. Thanks for the heads
By FWPHOTO · #656 ·
Re: Yanmar 1GM10 Starting Problem
Thanks so much, Brian. ?Excellent write -up! ? Suffice it to say, I have really been frustrated by this starting problem. I think that I'll give your solution a try. ? ? ? Dave S. s/v Clio 1987
By uswa174 · #655 ·
Re: Yanmar 1GM10 Starting Problem
Never once had this problem with my 1GM10 Doug Sent from my iPod
By Doug Hoffman · #654 ·
Re: Yanmar 1GM10 Starting Problem
Hi Dave, The Yanmar wiring issue is frustrating isn't it? I can't think of a worse way to drive off family members than the dreaded "click of death" from the starting system. My 2GM20F has the same
By BJS · #653 ·
Yanmar 1GM10 Starting Problem
Hi Folks, ? I think that most S2 27 boats came with a Yanmar 1GM10. ? How many of you have the dreaded Yanmar "starting problem," that is, you turn the key, hit the button, and just get a click?
By uswa174 · #652 ·
Re: calling all owners
I own #11. '85 racing model. Absolutely LOVE it. Needs a sail inventory upgrade, but she does just fine. I love the performance and comfort. They seemed to get these features spot on! In case you
By Matthew Crigger · #651 ·
For Sale
I wrote: Love the boat, not for sale! Oops. Just looked at a local 10.3 and both wife and I are interested in it. So my 27 *is* for sale. Asking $9,000. If interested please contact me directly at
By Doug Hoffman · #650 ·
Re: calling all owners
I would like to see some pictures of the bow sprit.
By Nolan Edwards · #649 ·
Re: calling all owners
I have Hull #86, the last one built. I sail it in Massachusetts Bay and she has proven to be a sturdy vessel and quick for her size. I am the third owner - I bought it completely redone from an older
By abouttimembts · #648 ·
Re: calling all owners [1 Attachment]
1985, hull #16 sailing on Ky Lake out of Paris Landing in west Tennessee. Bought her in 1990 and she's still going strong. I'm slowing down a little bit though.? Some friends took this picture a
By George Drye · #647 ·
Re: calling all owners
Oops. ?It appears that Doug's photo remained attached to my message. ? Sorry about that. ~~~~~~~~~~_)~~~~~~~~~ ? Dave S. s/v Clio 1987 S2 27, hull #80
By uswa174 · #646 ·
Re: calling all owners
1987 S2 27, hull #80, fin keel, Model "B" interior. ? Sailing ground: southeastern Lake Michigan (attached photo; Chicago is off on the horizon, about 35 miles away). ? Dave S. s/v Clio
By uswa174 · #645 ·
Re: calling all owners
1985 S2 27 Hull #3, bought it one year ago from original owner. Has never touched salt water. Diesel inboard, Harken roller furling for jib, Harken main traveler on cabin top, not rigged for a
By Doug Hoffman · #644 ·