Capt. Rob wrote:
Overall, it would almost keep up
with my boat, but only if they flew the chute. The light air
performance, I admit, is impressive.


And here on the LIS light air is what it's all about. We sailed the
35s5 in less than 8 knots and made better than 4. Owners of the 35s5
love the light air ability and just about all aspects of it's
performance. Your boat might hit some big numbers off the wind, but
it's still a sea-truck for old folks. Most people who actually like to
sail wouldn't think of owning one anymore than they'd own a trawler.

Most of the owners of my sisterships do extensive cruising, up and
down the East Coast, the Bahamas, Bermuda, Caribbean, South America.
I've met more than half, and don't know any that haven't done at least
one extended cruise. Rather impressive given that fewer than 100 were
built. They don't stay in one corner of a pond where there's no wind.

Most people who own bendy-toys are terrified of going further from
their slip than the shore power cable will reach. They challenge
others to a race, but then claim they're "too busy" to actually travel
anywhere to race. They brag about having A/C but the boat is so
poorly ventilated that A/C is needed for survival. They claim the
head is large, but don't mention there isn't a shower.

And you call 4 knots in an 8 knots breeze fast? I can probably do
that! Now if you could do 6 or 7 knots in an 8 knot breeze, I'd be
impressed!








RB
35s5...a better boat than yours