"Capt. Rob" wrote
.... most of my posts about the 35s5 have been about it's
proven performance. In fact nearly 1/3 of the 35s5's race record shows
wins or very good finishes

Porsche used to advertise the same thing back in the '60s. SCCA not only placed
Porsche in "E" production class but allowed aftermarket exhaust manifolds and
bigger cabriolet engines in light speedsters. MGBs and Healeys were in "D" and
MGAs in "F" eliminating competition.

Or if you are a camera buff you might know that most contest winning 35mm shots
were taken with Nikons. Because they are best? No, because of Nikon
Professional Service - if you were a working pro Nikon would loan you any gear
you needed to get that prize winning shot for free. Hence most pro's used
Nikon.

Need I mention that Harleys won every race in the Sportster-Only class or that
BMW always wins the Battle of the Legends or ....

What I can't figure is why anybody would race a sail boat bigger than about 12
feet. Anybody with any sense would start the motor, or get a bigger motor, if
they wanna go faster.