Capt. Rob wrote:
That being said some pretty rediculous boats
have made amazing passages but in the 35s5 you'd better be ready for a
fast but wild and uncomfortable ride.


Comfort is a relative thing. We find the 35s5 very comfortable and a
lot more fun to sail than our friend's passage making Tayana 48 or
Pearson Wanderer. And as you may have read, capsize factors are far
from the only determining factor in seaworthiness. In Europe the 35s5
is considered a very offshore capable vessel and is used as such. I've
spoken to plenty of owners who've made fast fun passages with
them...again all relative. I like comfy too, but where we sail most
comfy sailboats use a lot of fuel.

Robert B
35s5
NY

I not talking about comfort in terms of a nice interior, I'm talking
about ride. Interiors can be changed, the ride can't. I have to laugh
at the term "offshore capable". What does that mean? It floats? Open
60's are "offshore capable" but one would hardly cruise in one.

In the world of sailing, a lot of boats are offshore capable but a
select few are reknown as great cruisers. I don't think the Beneteaus
make that grade. They are built to a price point like Hunters and
Catalinas etc. While they can be successfully cruised and competitively
raced, there are boats more appropriate for both activities.

I like the 35s5. It is a bit plain but it is fast and has a great SA/D
but I would prefer the blue water in something a little less lively. You
really can't out run most storms no matter what folks say. And once you
encounter one, light fast boats are still light, fast and full of spew.

Gaz