Ringmaster wrote:
Nope, and Beneteau did not promote her as such.

That's correct. The only thing Beneteau promoted about that series of
boats was the wacky Jules Verne, Capt. Nemo interior


Beneteau's promo pack, which I can send you via PDF, focuses 50% on the
boat's performance and shows most pics of the boat racing. Sloco is
wrong again, folks.

The designer's
paycheck is why they charged a premium.

You sure it wasn't the fact that Beneteau refused to allow crappy US
craftsman build the interior components and did it there, to be shipped
here? Are you sure it's not because of the fact that she has a high
quality steering system beyond the Express 35? Are you sure it's not
because the ports of the 35s5 are actually watertight and don't pop out
Express style??? Could it be because the 35s5 has a place for two tall
adults to sleep? Swim platform? Larger icebox? Proper sized wheel? No
wood used in chainplate connection? Better ventilation? More powerful
engine?

And that's a fact. The
reviewers at the time questioned why anybody would pay a premium for a
"Ferarri" interior design instead of build quality.

Sloco is lying. He can't show a single review backing him because there
aren't any. But please, Sloco...here's your chance. Tell us where the
reviews are.

Boat of the Year, Germany.
Boat of the Year, Paris boat show
Reviewed in French in Cruising World where they called the boat a major
advance; article entitled "The Valiant 35s5"

Sloco has been unable to provide a SINGLE link to a review of the 35s5
supporting his claims. Sloco can't seem to explain why the Express 35,
priced lower than the 35s5, still never caught on, while the 35s5 sold
over 430 hulls!

And Bob Perry has the following to say about the Stark interiors...

"The Beneteau interiors that were designed by Starck were greeted with
comments about radically modern style. I find these interiors novel and
modern but strangely comfortable with their blend of aluminum details
and curved, dark mahogany panels. In some ways, these interiors seem
MORE traditional than do the "apple crate" all teak interiors that
bombarded us in the last decade."

Slam! Sloco is the easiest fish here because he just makes stuff up!!!

RB
35s5
NY