Capt. Rob wrote:
It is, after all, 3000 pounds lighter and has about the same
sail area. In 20 knots I can go upwind at over 8 knots, at 45 degrees
to the true wind. Footing off a bit and she'll do 10 knots

Best see my polars. Your boat's upwind is my boats reach!
Live with it and let us know when you get a proper sailboat instead of
a barge.

Are you claiming you can only reach at 8 knots? Why don't you show
those polars and we'll explain them to you.

I haven't seen the polar for the 35s5, but here it is for the 407,
certainly a faster boat by farr. You'll note that upwind it doesn't
see 8 knots until its at 55 true. Overall, it would almost keep up
with my boat, but only if they flew the chute. The light air
performance, I admit, is impressive.

http://www.1stsailing.com/Boats/BoaI...hnicalData.jpg