PDQ 36: Jeff's PDQ may not point or tack as well as my 35s5 or Donal's
33.7, but for flat out speed it's unmatched my the monohulls here. We
should take note that Joe reports his 43 foot motorsailor is faster
with a hull speed (he claims!) of 13 knots.

Beneteau First 33.7: It's hard to know if Donal's 33.7 is faster than
my 35s5, but with her slightly longer LWL and deep draft I feel that
she may be a hair faster with both boats on an optimum reach.

Beneteau First 35s5: I've topped 10 knots and I can confirm Donal's
reports on these boats having truly exciting speed potential. My
Pearson 30 and C&C 32 were fun, responsive boats, but the 35s5 is like
a starship compared to my old shuttle crafts.

Express 30: It may be dated and ugly, but the Express 30 is fast enough
to keep pace with many larger boats. She's really only a hair slower
than the Beneteau's above and is stellar in a round the cans format. If
not for her lines and interior, she'd be a legend. Oh well.

Kirie Elite 32: Yup, while Katie probably turtles about, the Elite is
actually a pretty quick boat.

And THAT'S IT. The rest of you have tired, dilapidated nautical
footnotes that can't get out of their own way. Crippled Sea Cucumbers
laugh as they pass you. You find yourself saying things like, "She
really does well in a blow," and "She'd surprise you."
Yeah, okay.


RB
35s5
NY