The swim platform on the 35s5 was not designed for the purpose of
lifesaving. It was designed to allow Beneteau to sell a 32 foot boat
for the
price of a 35 foot boat.

Actually, without the platform she measures 34.8 feet. Just like most
other boats these days. I wonder how they still got such a huge cabin
into a 34.8 foot boat? It's close to the old Catalina 34 in length if
not actually longer and I'm talking about the Cat without a platform.
Same headroom as the cruising catalina, but with bigger bunks and head.
And of course the cabin is much bigger than my C&C 32.
Swim platforms are awesome, especially if you swim, have a dinghy or
like to get your toes wet! They also SAVE LIVES!

RB
35s5
NY