Capt. Rob wrote:
Joe wrote:
Capt.Mooron wrote:
That has to be the smallest 35 footer I have ever seen.


I thought the same, it looks like a small boat for a 35 ftr.



She's certainly no Catalina 36. And a Oceanus of the same size feels
like a whale by comparison. But she has a lot more room than the J34c
or Tartan 34 we looked at. In person and on deck she's actually pretty
roomy and deck and cockpit space is friendly compared to many others.
Also keep in mind that the pic with Arthur on deck is deceptive. Arthur
is taller than me!


I was talking about seeing it in person not the pictures. Just looked
small for a 35+ ftr. I know it's not, but still without the big 35s5
sticker on the side you might guess it's a 30 ftr. I think it's all the
length added with the stern steps making the hull look small. I'm still
trying to figure out what he was measuring yesterday. He was measuring
off the wings on the keel aft at weird angles. Also I thought the prop
shaft was awful light weight. He has a 3 blade fixed prop. Rudder
looked kinda small for a 35+ft too.

Joe


http://www.comunidaddebarcos.com/fotos/ACF8029.jpg

RB
35s5
NY

Can't say that I'd mistake her for a 30 footer, nor has anyone else. I
think she looks 33-34 feet because of the platform and sleek hullform.
No one has ever mentioned a problem with the light weight rudder as far
as I know. The prop shaft is small to save weight. No record of any
problems there either.
I have an idea that the guy is planning to fare those wings. Several
folks have done it with impressive race wins, most recently a 35s5 won
the Quadrosolo of the Atlantic in 2005.





RB
35s5
NY

Capt. Rob wrote:
Can't say that I'd mistake her for a 30 footer, nor has anyone else. I
think she looks 33-34 feet because of the platform and sleek hullform.

yeah sleek small looking hull, thats it..still looks sall for a 35 ftr.


No one has ever mentioned a problem with the light weight rudder as far
as I know.

May be OK for the boat

The prop shaft is small to save weight. No record of any
problems there either.

Shouldent unless it's fouled, and bevt, not any chance of running it
aground.

I have an idea that the guy is planning to fare those wings.

Your right he was at it tonight

Several
folks have done it with impressive race wins, most recently a 35s5 won
the Quadrosolo of the Atlantic in 2005.



You should race Rob. Once or twice anyway

Joe



RB
35s5
NY

You should race Rob. Once or twice anyway


Joe, I did race on J24s for a short while. I didn't love it. I do
respect it (in spite of my trolls here) for it's impressive teaching
value.
If I planned to get into racing I'd buy a boat I could race one design.
Most of my friends race PHRF and there's a lot of griping about
ratings, gear and so on. A few years ago we had a 35s5 near here that
raced and did very well, but the owner had a serious crew and far more
experience than I have time to acquire for now.
I'm just having fun.



RB
35s5
NY