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S2

S2 is one of the most widely registered boat brands in the U.S., with 10,608 hulls on file spanning 1930 to 2026. Federal records show 16 recalls and 176 USCG-reported accidents involving S2 hulls. Popular models include the Pursuit, Express, S2.

Known for:recreationalsmodels like the Pursuitstrong resale presence
Known Recalls
16
USCG Accidents
176
Registered Vessels
10,608
Active Years
1930–2026
MIC Code
SSU

Popular S2 Models

Pursuit(9)Express(8)S2(4)3100(3)Cruiser(3)Tiara(3)3100 Open(3)2870(2)Center Console(2)Cc(2)Continental(2)7.9(2)

Vessel counts from USCG registry data. Enter a HIN to check history on a specific model.

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S2 HINs start with SSU. Enter any 12-character HIN for a free decode, or upgrade to a Title Report ($19) to check federal and commercial databases for stolen records, liens, salvage history, and more.

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S2 Fleet Safety Overview

Based on 176 USCG-reported incidents involving S2 vessels from 2009 through 2023. These figures reflect all reported accidents for this make across the U.S. fleet and do not indicate the history of any individual vessel.

33operator inattention
22improper lookout
17machinery failure
8navigation rules violation
7weather

S2 Recalls (16)

070007SApr 2007
"OS 285, LS 235"

FUEL SYSTEM

51 units affected
070006TFeb 2007
3370 OS

ELECTRICAL

198 units affected
060019SApr 2006
TIARA 3200 OPEN (2004)

VENTILATION

86 units affected
040112TSep 2004
TIARA 3600

SEAT ASSEMBLY

72 units affected
030102TJul 2003
1665 AND 2865 DENALI (2003)

STEERING CYLINDER

37 units affected
030053TMay 2003
PURSUIT 3800/TIARA 3800 0PEN

ELECTRICAL

161 units affected
020133TJul 2002
3000 EXPRESS 2600 DENALI

VENTILATION

116 units affected
020126TJul 2002
4000 & 5000 EXPRESS

TABLE LIFTING MECHANISM

8 units affected
01R0480SApr 2002
3000 OFFSHORE

ELECTRICAL - BATTERY LOCA

30 units affected
020048TMar 2002
3400 EXPRESS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

178 units affected
000238TNov 2000
3000 EXPRESS 3070 OFFSHORE (2000)

ELECTRICAL GROUND WIRE

168 units affected
000106SJun 2000
2260 DENALI & 2460 DENALI (2000)

LABEL BLOWER WARNING

39 units affected
000023SFeb 2000
VARIOUS

FUEL TANK LEAKS

473 units affected
990111TJul 1999
TIARA 3100 OPEN (1999)

ELECTRICAL: CIRCUIT BRKRS

13 units affected
980041TMar 1998
28 FT WALKAROUND 28 FT OFFSHORE

ELECTRICAL AC GROUND

185 units affected

Showing 15 of 16 recalls. Run a HIN check to see recalls specific to your vessel.

How to Identify a S2 HIN

Every S2 boat manufactured or imported into the U.S. after 1972 has a 12-character Hull Identification Number (HIN) stamped on the transom. S2 HINs begin with the manufacturer code SSU.

SSUXXXXXXXXX
MIC codeSerialMonthYear

About S2

S2 is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC code SSU. Vessels on file span model years 1930 through 2026. HullScore tracks 10,608 S2 vessels in our database, along with 16 manufacturer recalls and 176 USCG-reported boating accidents.

The most commonly registered S2 models include the Pursuit, Express, S2, 3100, Cruiser. The fleet is primarily composed of recreationals and cabin motorboats.

Before purchasing a used S2, we recommend running a boat history report. A HullScore Boat History Report ($19) checks federal and commercial databases for stolen vessel records, maritime liens, salvage history, accidents, casualties, recalls, and USCG documentation status.