"Capt" Rob wrote:
Face it, the 35s5 is a offshore capable boat, proven to be so. The C&C
is a racing toy...nice, but crippled by certain design points.


Based on your vast racing & offshore experienced?

BTW the 35s5 that was in our marina is gone, sold to
Florida. The owner has a new Jeanneau now, which he and his
wife both like a lot better (although they haven't had it
for more than a few months).

DSK