And I'd like to point out that Doug failed to name a single boat that
could match the 35s5's performance and appointments at anywhere near
the price.

Speed
Big cockpit
Births for taller folks
Headroom for tall folks
Draft under 6 feet
Aft Cabin
More speed
Swim platform
Well finished cabin (Subjective, but the 35s5 is better than most)

Let's get real. The features above are pretty basic these days, but
tough to match in a used boat. Then again, the 35s5 will still walk all
over plenty of new boats as well. Try and match the 35s5's features and
performance factors under 70K!!! Try it under 90K!!!

"The Sensational 35s5, unbeatable luxury performance for today..and
tomorrow"

Looks like Beneteau had it right as the First Series boats are still
doing it. I had a talk with Mark P. at Doyle about his First 36.7 and
how well loved the 35s5 is.


Robert B
Beneteau 35s5
NY

You're right Bob. That fine yacht is value priced and strikes a cord with
the mid-level yachtsman.

You did well.

Just remember that speed is gained by making things lighter. Fiberglass is
heavy. How much fiberglass is in that hull?

How you subtracted out the keel weight from the boat weight and compared
that figure to other boats?

Remember, there's no such thing as a free lunch.

Amen!

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
oups.com...
And I'd like to point out that Doug failed to name a single boat that
could match the 35s5's performance and appointments at anywhere near
the price.

Speed
Big cockpit
Births for taller folks
Headroom for tall folks
Draft under 6 feet
Aft Cabin
More speed
Swim platform
Well finished cabin (Subjective, but the 35s5 is better than most)

Let's get real. The features above are pretty basic these days, but
tough to match in a used boat. Then again, the 35s5 will still walk all
over plenty of new boats as well. Try and match the 35s5's features and
performance factors under 70K!!! Try it under 90K!!!

"The Sensational 35s5, unbeatable luxury performance for today..and
tomorrow"

Looks like Beneteau had it right as the First Series boats are still
doing it. I had a talk with Mark P. at Doyle about his First 36.7 and
how well loved the 35s5 is.


Robert B
Beneteau 35s5
NY

How you subtracted out the keel weight from the boat weight and
compared
that figure to other boats?


Remember, there's no such thing as a free lunch.


All true, Bob. And don't get me wrong...the boat has some bad points as
do most. I'm hoping she exceeds our expectations. Since we mainly plan
to do weekend trips and daysails, the boat should be more than we need.

RB

With such realistic expectations I think you will be delighted with your new
yacht. You are very practical.

Good job!

Congratulations!

Amen!

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
oups.com...
How you subtracted out the keel weight from the boat weight and
compared
that figure to other boats?


Remember, there's no such thing as a free lunch.


All true, Bob. And don't get me wrong...the boat has some bad points as
do most. I'm hoping she exceeds our expectations. Since we mainly plan
to do weekend trips and daysails, the boat should be more than we need.

RB

Nutsy,

I wouldn't beat the drum to loud about the Big Cockpit. It isn't big.

Boob, you must be the most insecure dweeb on the planet. You just keep
posting this dribble looking for someone to say you made the right
choice.

I wouldn't beat the drum to loud about the Big Cockpit. It isn't big.



It's bigger than the one on a new Catalina 34 or 36. It's WAY bigger
than the one on my old Pearson or C&C 32. It's bigger than the one on
my friend's Sweden 39. It's about as big as the one on my friend's
Tayana 48.

http://www.floridaboats.net/images/3.../slides/10.JPG

Oh, and the the starboard sail locker is the biggest you've EVER seen.
On European models it was a second cabin! Storage is beyond many
serious cruisers...except this boat can get out it's own way.

RB