Capt. Rob wrote:
ts a good thing to, because your boat won't actually point at 40
degrees; not with that wing keel, and you know it!


Owners of the 35s5 report making better than 6 knots at 35 degrees
COMMONLY.

Its those imaginary friends again.

Here's a hint: all of those reports are to the apparent wind, not the
true wind. You do understand the difference, don't you?

The 35s5 and several other First series boats have been noted
for excellent upwind ability, besting some pure racers when newer more
advanced sails were used.
Why not ask some owners and see what they have to say? It's easy to
just jump up an down and yell "No, no no!"
But you might be better served by the facts and actual experiences from
owners, as I have.

yada yada yada

lets see those polars, boobie! show us the polars!



RB
35s5...the more break winded boat
NY