M5 vs M7

[Barnyard76]

Hello. Looking at changing from an M5 235C to an M7 235C mostly to modernise and get a bit extra cruise speed.
I understand the M7 will get along a bit quicker but was wondering if it has a higher Yellow Arc / Rough air speed. I have also been told the M5 wing is nicer in Roll. And from what I can gather, the M7 can be a bit more of a challenge on landing. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Cheers
Barn

[UtahMaule]

If your engine/prop combo are the same the M-7 will be slower. To go faster with the longer wing you'll need to burn more gas (like 260 hp).

They fly different, but if you're comfortable in your 5 you could jump in a 7. At least I did. Then you can learn the differences.

[akloon]

I went from M5 to M7 about 5 years ago to make it out of my home lake easier. 10 knots in stall makes a big difference coming off the water. However, if I didn't have to come out of this lake, I would have stayed with the M5. Much snappier in roll and almost 10 knots faster in cruise.

[gear]

This won't be a fair comparison, but I have an M5-235 on floats and fly a nose wheel MXT7-180 in the winter. M5 is faster but not a fair comparison - more HP, but dragging the floats with it. M5 every bit as responsive a M7, even with floats.

garth

[TomD]

M5-235 on floats and fly a nose wheel MXT7-180 in the winter

Now why didn't I think of this. No more wheels to floats, to wheels.

[Barnyard76]

Thanks folks. Appreciate the info.
Cheers Barn