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S2 8.5 Sailboat - $13,750 (Sparrows Point)
2320 Gross Avenue
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A May 2026 survey found “no elevated moisture readings on deck – rare for a cored vessel of this age and indicating continuous maintenance.” In addition, “the general maintenance of the vessel’s interior is high. Indeed, she presents as a much newer vessel.”
All electronics were replaced at the end of 2021 and all mast lights, sending units, and VHF antenna (w/ RG8 wiring) were replaced Spring of 2026.
Additional work completed this Spring includes:
• Engine Oil/filter/fluids/anodes and thermostat changed
• Replaced cutlass bearing, prop shaft, shaft coupling and repacked stuffing box
• Replaced engine mounts, over-drilled and filled mounting holes with epoxy
• Hull waxed and bottom painted with CPP ablative
• Two new deep cycle batteries
Engine: Yanmar 2QM15 15HP two-cylinder diesel; Martec folding prop; original two-blade prop; Yanmar fuel filter/water separator; Groco water filter; winterizing system with Marlon shut off valve
Tanks: Fuel - 18 gal. Water - 37 gal.
Electrical: 12-volt ship service with two batteries and master selector switch; 110-volt shore power with 30-amp power cord and various adapters; Built in 15amp battery charger and volt meters for each battery; (4) 110-volt receptacles; (2) oscillating fans in main cabin; Aqua Signal anchor/navigation light; Aqua Signal steaming light; (2) spreader lights;
Galley: Deep S/S sink with pressure water; Origo 2 burner alcohol stove with cutting board cover; large icebox
Electronics: Raymarine i50/i60 Sail Pack wind, depth, speed; Raymarine EV-100 auto pilot, ICOM M330 VHF w/ GPS, West Marine handheld VHF; Clarion M508 marine digital receiver with Bluetooth; Garmin chart plotter; Weathermate hand-held anemometer
Winches: (2) 30ST two speed Lewmar self-tailing primaries; (1) Lewmar 16ST single speed self-tailing halyard; (1) Lewmar #8 single speed halyard; (3) winch handles with holders
Sails & Rigging: Kenyon Spars with internal halyards/reefing; Harken roller reefing; Harken lazy jacks; Forespar whisker pole; National Main with 3 reef points and partial battens; Advent 140% Radial Roller genoa; Boom Vang
Accommodations: Sleeps Five; Sliding door to head and head sink/shower; Hanging locker behind head; Folding door to main cabin with two settees that convert to single berths; Drop down folding table; Galley counter and sink across width of boat below companionway; Large starboard quarter berth; Engine access from quarter berth and cockpit locker
Head: Headmate with Raritan Electro Scan waste treatment system (2021); pressure water head sink and shower
Safety Equipment: (2) Fire extinguishers; (6) Life jackets; (2) Throwable PFDs; Danforth 13s and Danforth 20H2 anchors with rode and chain; single lifelines; Lifesling; Guzzler bilge pump mounted in cockpit wall; fog bell; air horn; flares; emergency tiller
Other Equipment: WindTrack 15 wind indicator (2026); Hild dodger; S/S swim ladder with teak steps; (2) boat hooks; (2) fenders; Weems& Plath brass clock and barometer; Teak cockpit table; Edson pedestal wheel steering with Ritchie Helmsman compass (2022); pedestal guard with cup and handheld vhf holders; cockpit lifeline cushions; S/S cup holders for lifelines; dock lines and extra sheets; Many spare parts including a replacement engine instrument panel
This boat has been continuously maintained and lightly used (day sailed) for the past 10 years. She is a comfortable bay cruiser with a good turn of speed for club racing. A copy of the 2026 survey and complete equipment list is available for those viewing the boat. See her at Young’s Boat Yard in Sparrows Point, MD.