Good Sailing!!! I've finally bought my sailboat. After pining for a boat for nearly 20 years, I put the pieces together last weekend and bought a beautiful First 235. Admittedly, It is not as big as the boat I had originally envisioned when I first subscribed to Sail magazine in 1984 (and have been a faithful subscriber since), but things change and I have found it best to change with them. I have been keeping up with most the articles specific to the 235 for the last 4 months and had decided this was the model for us (wife and 2 yr old included) based on its trailerability, fixed keel, accomodations, and Beneteau's outstanding reputation for quality. Based on what I found in a tour of my new boat, I will not be disappointed in that quality. She has been lovingly cared for and is the cleanest 12 year old I have had the pleasure of being aboard. To say I cannot wait until spring, is a massive understatement. Now to the question: I have been reading up on this model but am interested in anything other owners may have to say about this model regarding problems, accolades -- anything. Please feel free to e-mail me at Waltersofbayport@yahoo.com or just respond to this thread. See you on the water, I'll be the guy in the little boat with a grin visible for miles.