Conference unifix::sailing

1390.0. "S2 10.3 Info Needed" by CSOA1::GELO () Mon Nov 13 1989 20:08

        Does anyone have information on the S2 10.3 meter? It is the
    latest BOTW (Boat of the Week) in my quest for a bigger boat. I
    know S2 Yachts got out of the sailboat buisness, and just makes
    powerboats, but I really like the lines of the 10.3 and quality
    construction. 
    
        Has anyone competed against one? PHRF is supposed to be around
    120. Not the fastest thing that floats, but I'm not looking to be
    the Intergalitic Sailing Champion. Just club racing, and a few long
    distance races. Also looking to the 10.3 as a weekend cruiser.
    
        I've only seen 1 listed in brokerages. Is the 10.3 so great
    that nobody wants to sell one? Or did S2 not sell that many. Lots
    of people own the 9.1, and think it's a good all-around boat,
    but I'm wondering why I haven't seen any 10.3's around...either
    on the water or on the used boat market.

    I've competed against one.  It will sail to its rating.  120 is
    not slow.  Maybe not in the same league speedwise as the J33 and
    J35 but it's a lot more spacious than either of those.  It's a good
    boat.
    
    - gene

    I've chartered one.  It sailed well and I thought it was well designed
    - cabin, fittings, - a good cruising boat!