performance seems very sprightly, particularly off the wind. She's been retrofitted with a retractable bowsprit / asymmetric kite, and we had 7.5 kts with that up in around 12-15 kts of wind. In short if you're looking for a boat you can tow, race a bit, but also cruise in relative comfort they are well worth looking at. They seem to be very popular in the US, and the owners website is run from there - http://www.beneteau235.com - worth a look if you want to check out some pics - particularly of the clever interior layout.