Back when I was buying the 35s5 I posted some pics of her hull and
mentioned that the surevyor and I had discussed her IOR influenced
hull shape.
Doug, of course, chimed in claiming this was not so and even ignored
the pics. Naturally since then anyone I've spoken to about that era of
boats and the 35s5 was aware of the IOR elements.
Once again I prove that the King of Keels is not only a powerboater,
but a royal ass know-it all who should learn to keep his mouth shut.

http://www.sailingmagazine.net/perry_beneteau35s5.html

Maybe Doug knows more about desihn than Perry, but I doubt it. At this
point I question anything that Doug says and assume from the git-go
that he's wrong or echoing old text.

And also...it's nice to see that Perry calls the 35s5....

"Of course, Beneteau led the way and its First 35s5 is an excellent
example of the breed."

and...

"Philippe Stark did the interior layout and décor touches. I liked his
work. The boats had a definite contemporary look to them with their
metal trim details but with veneers and solid trim finished in a dark
stained mahogany I always felt they had a comfortable feel."

And Perry makes it clear that the 35s5 is anything but ordinary
looking....

"These boats were distinctly different in appearance from the Tartans,
Ericsons and the Sabre lines. You either liked this look or you
preferred the more conventional look. "

Have a nice day!



RB
35s5
NY