Finally i had my boat delived and went for a run in it in 30knot winds and for a boat of this size i found that it will keep up with a boat of 5.5 mts.
The dealership was as good as you would hope.
This boat has the same hull as the 4.45 haines hunter but the ride is far better and why i do not know but my son was with me and he owned a 4,45 haines and he could not believe the difference in ride.
The dealership is in Victoria and if you want a quality boat with first class service then you will not get any better.
Troy
ps i might add that it was blowing 30 knots but with south easterly we do have have protection from the cape