Gary wrote:
I have to say that comparing the Nordica and the Beneteau is really
apples and oranges.

Yes it is. The Beneteau is a much better advertised brand

... The Beneteau is certainly faster but gives up
stability and durability.

Oh, I dunno, it depends on how you define those terms. The Ben 35s5 is
bigger, so even with a lower LPOS it's less likely to get rolled. OTOH
in weather serious enough for that to be an issue, it's likely to have
some problems.

... In fact with a capsize factor of 2.1, it is
not recommended to take it offshore.

Not on the short list, no.


... I hate to think what the angle of
vanishing stability is.

If it carries a CE Offshore Cat B then it's over 120 (IIRC) and is rated
for offshore sailing.

.... That being said some pretty rediculous boats
have made amazing passages but in the 35s5 you'd better be ready for a
fast but wild and uncomfortable ride.

Uncomfortable yes, especially as the sea state picks up.

... I'd rather sail the Nordica
(anywhere)unless I was whipping around the beercans.

I am biased because I own a Truant 33, also a heavy comfy boat.


I'm somewhat biased the other way, having learned to sail in racing
class dinghies then "graduating" to keelboats that felt sluggish... I
prefer a boat with some git-up-n-go. But IMHO the Bendytoy is likely to
suffer a number of problems if sailed hard for a prolonged period, not
least of which is that the crew will have a hard time keeping fed &
rested enough to sail the boat as it needs to be.

Do you have a web site for the Truant 33? Not familiar with it.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King