A superior helm is necessary because it's tough to control that thing
downwind.


When I sailed the 35s5 downwind in 20 knots (In St. Pt, FL) I had no
problems at all. In fact she was very easy to handle. I think part of
the problem is that I actually sailed the boat and you haven't. Also,
no one anywhere said that the boat is tough to handle downwind. What
they did say is that she's not a top notch speed demon dead downwind.
Then again, compared to most full keel beasts like yours, which have
zero performance, any light racer will be hard for you to deal with.
Get some sailing lessons and get back to us.
May we say ANY shots of your boat under sail, Joe?

RB
35s5
NY