Our 35s5 in St. Petersburg after haulout. Bottom was perfect and I mean
not a mark anywhere. Glass is shiny with very little oxidation. In the
surveyor's own words...she looks like she's a few years old! Shortly
after this we had a good time sailing her back. The position of the
wheel, which I had originally judged to be a problem...wasn't. For
those of you who are not at the end of their sailing lives, I urge you
to find a boat with a steering system like the 35s5 or better.

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Robert B
Beneteau First 35s5
NY