Apparently, unique is another way of saying UGLY.

On 2006-04-14 06:34:01 -0400, "Capt. Rob" said:

There are 46 examples of my boat. And my friend's Panda 34 is one of 5

built. THAT is unique. I'll bet there aren't many more than 200 Macs
out
there.


Keep trying, Maxi....but the truth is that the 35s5, 32s5 and 35s7
don't look like other sailboats. They have unique cabin trunks, unique
ports (perhaps even more so on the 35s7) and unusual stern sections.
Famous designer Philip Starck designed the interiors and they are also
like no other. I've had many compliment in the last few days while
getting her ready. One sharp sailor noted her looks as something
between a Swan 36 (The Baby Swan) and a Saga 43. Every sailor here
comments on how different the 35s5 looks and it was also noted in
reviews since her introduction. Newer hulls are more conventional.
That's not to say that everyone likes the looks of the 35s5. That would
make her dull...like a Catalina 28 or a Cape Dory 30 or a Express
30....boats that just followed very established design.
While there may be only 46 of your boat there are a TON of boats that
look like your boat. She follows every conventional line of her era for
that type of boat, while the Beneteau does not.
"Unique" is not in the eye of the beholder. There are too (thousand
upon thousands) many boats that simply look a lot like yours and very
few that look like mine. Add to that the fact that Beneteau built the
35s5 well above current standards...she's quite a package.
Frankly, I like the looks of your boat. It has classic sweet lines that
are timeless. But the lines are hardly unique or daring.


RB
35s5
NY