"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
oups.com...
tsk, tsk, tsk, backing down already, Bob. You don't even own
the boat yet and your making excuses for it. I really hope you're
not too disappointed with her.


Me too.


RB

Why would you be? Let's see: 35s5, predecessor to the 36s7, relatively
fast, weatherly, not bad downwind, a bit tender, decent interior, if a bit
smallish, attractive, Beneteau quality and construction, which is better
than either Hunter or Catalina despite what others here seem to believe.
Sounds like a winner to me, albeit not the boat I'd care to own. As you
probably can't afford a J120, this is a decent alternative.

Max

Why would you be? Let's see: 35s5, predecessor to the 36s7,
relatively
fast, weatherly, not bad downwind, a bit tender, decent interior, if a
bit
smallish, attractive, Beneteau quality and construction, which is
better
than either Hunter or Catalina despite what others here seem to
believe.
Sounds like a winner to me, albeit not the boat I'd care to own. As
you
probably can't afford a J120, this is a decent alternative.


J120 is a bit much for us as we do plan to buy a liveaboard next. The
C&C 99 was another frontrunner, but smaller below. The First series fit
and finish is better than a new 36s7, but the 35s5 faulters downwind
without careful attention. Most folk prefer the helm of the 35s5
upwind. The 35s5 was Beneteau's most expensive boat per foot, probably
too much so at the time when you could buy other good boats for less.
The designer interior, pricey steering system and rig were culprits.
Many were raced hard. We found two good ones near us, but the interiors
had taken a beating. Then we found a creampuff in Florida which
surveyed out like a new boat. She'll be in NY (with a little luck) the
day before Thanksgiving!

Robert B
35s5...a heck of a boat!
NY

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message oups.com...
| | had taken a beating. Then we found a creampuff in Florida which
| surveyed out like a new boat. She'll be in NY (with a little luck) the
| day before Thanksgiving!
|
| Robert B
| 35s5...a heck of a boat!
| NY
|


How much are you gonna spend trucking that thing to New York?

Ever consider a professional delivery Captain? I might be available.
Just think. Would you rather have some alcoholic truck driver in charge
or a sober, experienced professional sea captain?

CN

"Capt. Neal®" wrote:

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
oups.com...
| | had taken a beating. Then we found a creampuff in Florida which
| surveyed out like a new boat. She'll be in NY (with a little luck) the
| day before Thanksgiving!
|
| Robert B
| 35s5...a heck of a boat!
| NY
|


How much are you gonna spend trucking that thing to New York?

Ever consider a professional delivery Captain? I might be available.
Just think. Would you rather have some alcoholic truck driver in charge
or a sober, experienced professional sea captain?

BWahahahaaaa! Now where's that post of you during the hurricane drinking
all the beer and rum you could drink? You wouldn't lie now, would you?

LP

"Lady Pilot" wrote in message news:9Vacf.4322$4l5.2662@dukeread05...
|
| "Capt. Neal®" wrote:
|
| "Capt. Rob" wrote in message
| oups.com...
| | | had taken a beating. Then we found a creampuff in Florida which
| | surveyed out like a new boat. She'll be in NY (with a little luck) the
| | day before Thanksgiving!
| |
| | Robert B
| | 35s5...a heck of a boat!
| | NY
| |
|
|
| How much are you gonna spend trucking that thing to New York?
|
| Ever consider a professional delivery Captain? I might be available.
| Just think. Would you rather have some alcoholic truck driver in charge
| or a sober, experienced professional sea captain?
|
| BWahahahaaaa! Now where's that post of you during the hurricane drinking
| all the beer and rum you could drink? You wouldn't lie now, would you?
|
| LP
|

Shows what you know about sailing - about as much as Booby.

The rum consumption was while I was tied up to the mangroves
or anchored for the night en-route and returning. Every real sailor
has a snort of rum from time to time. And, besides when it comes to
drinking you consume more in a week than I do in a month.

CN

"Capt. Neal®" wrote:

"Lady Pilot" wrote:
|
| "Capt. Neal®" wrote:
|
| "Capt. Rob" wrote in message
| oups.com...
| | | had taken a beating. Then we found a creampuff in Florida which
| | surveyed out like a new boat. She'll be in NY (with a little luck)
the
| | day before Thanksgiving!
| |
| | Robert B
| | 35s5...a heck of a boat!
| | NY
| |
|
|
| How much are you gonna spend trucking that thing to New York?
|
| Ever consider a professional delivery Captain? I might be available.
| Just think. Would you rather have some alcoholic truck driver in
charge
| or a sober, experienced professional sea captain?
|
| BWahahahaaaa! Now where's that post of you during the hurricane
drinking
| all the beer and rum you could drink? You wouldn't lie now, would you?
|
| LP
|

Shows what you know about sailing - about as much as Booby.

The rum consumption was while I was tied up to the mangroves
or anchored for the night en-route and returning. Every real sailor
has a snort of rum from time to time. And, besides when it comes to
drinking you consume more in a week than I do in a month.

CN

Hahahaaa. You wrote it on Usenet, it must be true! So in other words your
a sissy sailor and I can drink a few beers once or twice a week and drink
you under the table?

Bwhahahahahaaaaa! I guess you weren't the manly man I once thought you
were.

LP

"Maxprop" wrote in
RB

Why would you be?

Have you seen it, Max? Looks like a Mac26X's big sister.

Scotty

Why would you be?



Have you seen it, Max? Looks like a Mac26X's big sister.



The Mac26X
http://www.pibamarine.com/bateaux/572_1.jpg

The 35s5
http://www.somersetsails.com/sails/Beneteau__35S5.jpg

Those look alike to you Scotty? Be serious for 0000.2782 seconds!

Robert B
35s5...a damn slick looking sailboat...and it sails slick too!
NY

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
ps.com...
Why would you be?



Have you seen it, Max? Looks like a Mac26X's big sister.



The Mac26X
http://www.pibamarine.com/bateaux/572_1.jpg

The 35s5
http://www.somersetsails.com/sails/Beneteau__35S5.jpg

Those look alike to you Scotty? Be serious for 0000.2782 seconds!

Now way they look the same Bob... one has a black mainsail! :-)


Robert B
35s5...a damn slick looking sailboat...and it sails on an oil slick too!

That LIS is certainly polluted Bob! I agree!

CM

"Swab Rob" wrote

Those look alike to you Scotty? Be serious for 0000.2782
seconds!

Robert B
35s5...a damn sick looking sailboat...and it sails sick too!
NY


Very similar. I hope for your sake that this is all a troll, and
you're really getting that C&C 110.

SBV