Get the Vindo and the 35s5 offshore in 12 fters with 40 knots of wind
and get back to me.
The Vindo will be faster,..infact it might be a pleasent ride on the
Vindo.. while the ride 35s5 will be "Horrid" .


We bought the 35s5 for protected waters, but also keep in mind that a
35s5 won quite a few offshore races including a solo Atlantic crossing
race two years ago. I bet the 35s5 is a handful in heavy offshore
conditions, but we didn't expect anything like that. She was bought
for local daysailing and cruising with our toddler. A full keel boat
would have been a sound choice. In fact a couple at our club bought a
IP 35 and after just one season aboard with their two kids, they ended
up buying a Jeaneau to replace her. That says something since the new
IP is a quick full keel boat that surprised me when I sailed her.
I love full keel boats, Joe. But they are not a top pick for all
sailing grounds.


RB
35s5
NY