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Sailboat 1980 S2 9.2a at a Dock in Boston ready for live aboard! - $12,500 (East Boston)
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Currently located at Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina in the water, she has been serving as a comfortable winter liveaboard—and it shows. The slip is paid through May 1st, with potential availability for the summer season. The marina offers showers, laundry, parking, and unbeatable city views—making this an ideal “floating condo” in Boston.
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Design & Build Quality
S2 Yachts (now known as Tiara Yachts) built a reputation for superior craftsmanship, and this vessel is no exception.
• Oiled teak interior
• Varnished teak & holly sole
• Solid, tabbed cabinetry (no molded interior liners)
• Quiet, stiff hull construction
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Mechanical & Sailing
• Yanmar 2QM-15 diesel (runs strong, no leaks or oil burn)
• Engine hours estimated (no meter)
• 4,000 lb encapsulated lead keel
• Winterized and ready
Sail Inventory:
• Doyle Stack Pack mainsail
• Doyle 137% mitre-cut Dacron genoa
• North Sails 100% jib (lightly used)
• Harken-built North Sails roller furler
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Electronics & Systems
• Brand new Standard Horizon AIS radio
• Raymarine radar (fully functional)
• Autohelm autopilot
• Datamarine depth & speed
• Ritchie Globemaster compass (refurbished 2020)
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Interior & Comfort
• CNG stove
• Large icebox
• Pressurized water system
• 6-gallon water heater (installed, may need element hookup)
• New Raritan head (2019)
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Recent Upgrades
• New batteries (2019)
• New Dyneema halyards (2019)
• New bilge pump (2019)
• Stuffing box (2019)
• Portlight in head replaced (2020)
• Cutlass bearing (2021)
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Additional Features
• Oakum Bay dodger (may need new isinglass)
• Newer cockpit cushions
• Brightwork in excellent condition
• No interior leaks
• Includes fenders & dock lines
• US Coast Guard Documented
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This is a rare chance to own a clean, classic, and highly livable 30-footer in one of Boston’s best marina locations—perfect as a weekend escape, starter cruiser, or full-time waterfront living solution.
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