Is the 35s5 a Rocket
 

Well, perhaps not...compared to a 36.7 which is a faster boat....


But the 36.7 also has no real swim platform, a cabin that can't compare
at all and fit and finish also trailing. We looked the 36.7 and there
was no doubt that as a family boat the 35s5 simply did more and was
still very fast.

James, don't let the ratings fool you. We've beaten 36.7's boat for
boat on several occasions. Upwind it's neck and neck, downwind the 36.7
is a faster boat for sure. But the margins are small enough that on any
given day we'll take a 36.7 to windward well enough to hold a win.
They're both great boats if you like to sail fast.

So, if the 36.7 is a rocket, then the 35s5 must be a "slightly slower"
rocket! I'll take that small loss in speed and keep our swim platform
for Thomas, the nicer cabin by far and a savings of about 35K. From
what I now know, I simply don't fully trust the latest boats from
Beneteau.


Robert B
First 35s5....the better, faster boat..with a cruising interior!
NY

Is the 35s5 a Rocket
 

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.

Scotty

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
oups.com...
Well, perhaps not...compared to a 36.7 which is a faster
boat....


But the 36.7 also has no real swim platform, a cabin that can't
compare
at all and fit and finish also trailing. We looked the 36.7 and
there
was no doubt that as a family boat the 35s5 simply did more and
was
still very fast.

James, don't let the ratings fool you. We've beaten 36.7's
boat for
boat on several occasions. Upwind it's neck and neck, downwind
the 36.7
is a faster boat for sure. But the margins are small enough
that on any
given day we'll take a 36.7 to windward well enough to hold a
win.
They're both great boats if you like to sail fast.

So, if the 36.7 is a rocket, then the 35s5 must be a "slightly
slower"
rocket! I'll take that small loss in speed and keep our swim
platform
for Thomas, the nicer cabin by far and a savings of about 35K.
From
what I now know, I simply don't fully trust the latest boats
from
Beneteau.


Robert B
First 35s5....the better, faster boat..with a cruising
interior!
NY

Is the 35s5 a Rocket
 

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

Is the 35s5 a Rocket
 

"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

Is the 35s5 a Rocket
 

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

Is the 35s5 a Rocket
 

"Maxprop" wrote in
RB

Why would you be?

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

Scotty

Is the 35s5 a Rocket
 

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

Is the 35s5 a Rocket
 

"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

Is the 35s5 a Rocket
 

"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

Is the 35s5 a Rocket
 

"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

Is the 35s5 a Rocket
 

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


well there you have it folks! A First 35s5 looks like a Mac26X!
Guess we know why Scotty like his boat now!

RB
Vindo 40
NY

Is the 35s5 a Rocket
 

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
oups.com...
Very similar. I hope for your sake that this is all a troll,
and
you're really getting that C&C 110.



Guess we know why Scotty like his boat now!

Maybe some of the 'folks' here don't know. Why don't you splain
it to em?

Scotty, a happy sailor

Is the 35s5 a Rocket
 

"Scotty" wrote in message
...

"Maxprop" wrote in
RB

Why would you be?

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

. . . eye of the beholder, and all that. There are a few around here, and
while I don't think they are the prettiest boats Chantiers Beneteau ever
built, they are far from unattractive. At least IMO. There's a 26X on the
lake where we sail, and we refer to it as "the sailtruck."

Max

Is the 35s5 a Rocket
 

"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

Is the 35s5 a Rocket
 

"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

Is the 35s5 a Rocket
 

"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