It will be interesting to compare the performance of this 38s5 to my
friend's 445, just acquired this past fall. I think the 38 will be
probably
be faster.

I agree for the most part. Beneteau's quality was really quite good
with the 32s5, 35s5 and 38s5. I've been told that the 345 was also a
really well made boat, though less showy than the Starck designs below.
I'm already thinking of a 45f5 as a next boat!

RB
35s5
NY