Welcome aboard Heart of Gold, our 1990 Beneteau First Series 35s5 sailing out of North Minneford Yacht Club on City Island, NY.
Above & below left is are ad stock photos and to the right is the boat as we found her in Florida (then called Windward First).
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Overview
The First 35s5 is 35.5 feet LOA and is an exceptionally quick boat. While many are raced, they are also very capable cruisers that will generally get you "there" faster than a typical cruising boat. For sailing on the Long Island Sound, the 35s5 (and other First Series boats) represent an excellent melding of performance and comfort. Light air ability is very good, a key requirement in these waters. Down below you'll find a unique cabin of very HQ fit and finish. Few boats can match her combo of style, speed and comfort!
Wheel versions were fitted with Whitlock Rack and Pinion steering, quite superior to cable based systems. Room behind the wheel is poor, but in practice it works fine. When sailing it's best to stand on the aft cockpit section which is quite roomy, though in most cases the driver is either to port or starboard enjoying the large wheel. The 35s5 sails like a big dinghy, fast and ultra responsive, quite different from Oceanus models, Catalina or many other cruiser/racer designs. Fit and finish is excellent for a production boat. Finding a clean 35s5 that hasn't been raced hard and abused is worth the effort. Few boats can do what she does for under 100K.The First 35s5 is 35.5 feet LOA and is an exceptionally quick boat. While many are raced, they are also very capable cruisers that will generally get you "there" faster than a typical cruising boat. For sailing on the Long Island Sound, the 35s5 (and other First Series boats) represent an excellent melding of performance and comfort. Light air ability is very good, a key requirement in these waters. Down below you'll find a unique cabin of very HQ fit and finish. Few boats can match her combo of style, speed and comfort!
Below is the Stark Designed interior in the typical white and mahogany theme. To the right and below that you can see our interior, which is in the less common teak version.
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