The April 2009 issue of "Sailing Dinghy Magazine" - a U.K. magazine dedicated to Dinghy sailing - has a fantastic article on the 505 in this issue.  

It assesses the "Top 10 U.K. Dinghy designs of all time" and rates them. 

It's conclusion is:- "The 505 is the best dinghy of all time - Head and Shoulders above the rest".

It's a great article - with the permission of the Publishers I'll see if it's possible to post on our website.

"Pip" Pearson.