But Beneteau
continues to pitch themselves as a step up boat since they are from
"Europe" and have to charge more.

Once again, Sloco exposes himself!
Beneteau is presently one of the lowest cost boats on the market as
they were when the 35s5 was built. But the 35s5 was not priced like the
cruising models. Like Doug, you're guessing because you have no idea
how well built the 35s5 is. BTW, Beneteau also has a high end line of
boats called the Flagship series. They are also built to a higher
standard than your boat.

RB
35s5
NY