This the first time I have ever seriously perused a list of many PHRF
ratings and Robs boat really isnt that fast compared to some, even if
you consider size it isnt exceptional.

That's 100% correct, but it's very fast considering the interior it
has. A C&C 34 R is faster than my boat...and has an awful interior.
It's certainly not going to be a nice family boat. Very few boats have
such nice interiors and roomy cockpits couple with such speed.
Certainlly nothing from Catalina, Pearson, J-Boat, Tartan or Sabre can
compare. On the other hand C&C released the 34XL in the late 80's and
it's a bit faster and also has a nice cabin and deck layout. Other than
that, the 35s5 was pretty much alone in the market when new. Most boats
failed to match her until the late 90's and the current 1st series is
still pretty much alone at the price point.
On the other hand, your S2 is slower than quite a few boats with better
comfort below and superior deck layouts. PHRF of 191 is laughable. I'll
rate 128 here and deep keel versions rate 114. My boat is as fast as a
Swan 36 and that's fast enough. Your boat is a bit faster than an Oday
27...and that's no fun at all.
BTW, the C&C was my #1 choice, but we couldn't find a good one and not
many are around. It has all of the same features of the 35s5 and is
even faster, but it's deep draft would have been a problem. A few
centerboards were built...very rare.
Man...are you ever in a glass house!


RB
35s5
NY