S2 11.0 vs S2 9.2
How do the S2 11.0 and S2 9.2 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
S2 11.0 | S2 11.0 | S2 9.2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 36.0 ft10.97 m | 29.9 ft9.12 m |
| Waterline length | 28.3 ft8.61 m | 25.0 ft7.62 m |
| Beam | 11.9 ft3.63 m | 10.3 ft3.12 m |
| Draft | 5.5 ft1.68 m | 4.9 ft1.50 m |
| Displacement | 16,000 lb7,257 kg | 9,800 lb4,445 kg |
| Ballast | 6,000 lb2,722 kg | 4,000 lb1,814 kg |
| Sail area | 625 ft²58.1 m² | 468 ft²43.5 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 15.75 | 16.35 |
| Displacement / Length | 317 | 280 |
| Comfort ratio | 29.8 | 25.8 |
| Capsize screening | 1.89 | 1.92 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 7.1 | 6.7 |
S2 11.0 vs S2 9.2: the short version
- The S2 11.0 is the larger boat at 36.0 ft10.97 m LOA versus 29.9 ft9.12 m for the S2 9.2.
- The S2 11.0 is heavier, displacing about 63% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the S2 9.2 carries the more powerful rig (16.4 vs 15.7), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The S2 11.0 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the S2 11.0 rates better for offshore work (1.89 vs 1.92).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.