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

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
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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

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

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
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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

"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
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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

"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

"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