It appears the C&C 35 is better in light air than the 35s5 and worse in
stronger winds.

Is it possible that Swabbie's 35s5 is no better than his previous boat in
light air?

The only performance difference is in 10+ knots of wind?

Didn't he buy the boat for light air performance?

What did he gain for $64,500 when he could have the same performance (light
air) in his previous boat for only $17,000 invested?

Sounds strange to me. Good work Jeff.

Amen!



"Jeff" wrote in message
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Sorry Bob, you're mis-reading this. The Americap rating for the 35s5
implies that you boat is such a dog in light air it needs and
additional handicap. In other words, your true light air rating is
over 150.

You may be happy with its light air performance, but that just means
you don't actually know enough to understand how slow it is. I've
heard Mac 26X owners are happy with their boats light air performance
also. When the Pearsons and O'Days pass you in light air, you'll
remember this. Now I'm thinking that my PDQ could probably blow you
away even in light air.

I found it curious that J24 had an enormous light air handicap, but
I've never been impressed with them, compared to other J's.



Capt. Rob wrote:
Glad you posted this. I just started an interesting thread on the 35s5
and will post the link to it and the responses in a little while.
Suffice to say I'm even more happy with our choice today....especially
after hearing how well the 35s5 does in light to moderate air. It's
heavy air that can cause trouble for the wing version. You're so busy
trolling, you missed the actual point to attack!

And we sailed the 35s5 in ultra light air, 3-8 knots....just perfect!
Mylar rocks!


RB
35s5...the best light air boat here!
NY