Sloco is so dumb about sails and boats...he might have even looked at
the popular 36.7's rig which also has a hoist that looks a bit
short...as the headboard or top batten would interfere with the
backstay, especially if a bit more roach is added.

http://www.northsails.dk/nspublish/u...y_First367.jpg

Sloco would do better here if he wouldn't jump to conclusions. Look at
this pic and note the top batten's proximity to the backstay. Doyle had
a look at these pics and they said exactly right.

http://www.somersetsails.com/sails/Beneteau__35S5.jpg

Like I said...sloco sure knows boats. Then again....my good friend
who's sailed for many years also questioned the hoist of my old 35s5's
main because it looks about 5-6 inches short. They all look that way.


RB
35s5
NY