Compared to a Nordic 30, the First 35s5 is more spacious and faster in
all kinds of air. It will literally run circles around the Nordic. You
may be interested to know that the IOR influenced 35s5 is capable of
surfing faster than 13 knots! It will go upwind better of course. It
has a FAR nicer interior as well. Wanna go slow and cramped? Get the
Nordic!

Compared to Jeff's fat cat, the First 35s5 is simply a real sailboat.
It heels, goes fast, turns on a dime and tears upwind like a real
sailboat should. If you love sailboats, a fat cat is of little interest
as it's essentially barely better than a motorhome.

Compared to Doug's Trawler, the First 35s5 is a sailboat and requires
one tank of diesel per season. The 35s5 is powered by the wind. Doug's
trawler is powered by engines, diesel fuel and idiocy.

Compared to a Coronado 27, the First 35s5 is far better put together.
It's FAR faster, more comfortable and just more fun than Neal's boat
could ever be.

Compared to Bob Crantz' boat, the First 35s5 is a real boat.

Compared to Scotty Potty's Siedlemann 30, the First 35s5 sails better
in every way, is FAR better build and is a blast to sail. Scotty's boat
crawls by comparison.

Compared to Loco's Express 30, the First 35s5 is faster PERIOD. It
handles better, is more roomy and modern. It's twice the boat.

Compared to Katy's Kirie Elite, the First 35s5 is faster and better
build. Below deck the 35s5 blows the Kirie away.

Compared to John's Catalina 28, the First 35s5 is a speedy beast that
sails like a boat should. The sad cramped interior of the 28
is....well, sad and cramped.

Compared to Donal's First series...Uh oh!!! If he has the deep fin he
may be a bit faster! The 35s5 is a bit roomier with a nicer interior,
but both are awesome dual purpose boats!


Robert B
First 35s5....the nicer boat!
NY