SO 35 canvas and A/C

[2953]

Can anyone advise if Jeanneau can provide dodger, connector, and bimini replacement for 04 SO 35? I have been unable to find web source that confirms or denies availability.  Also, can anyone advise on installation of A/C on 35?

[vasko]

I have Sun Liberty 34 (similar size)

- all canvasses I use local suppliers - and so far very happy
- A/C - 8000BTU - Dometic - I installed it under one if the seats in the galley and for in sea water charing the thruhull with the toilet (use a non return valve for the A/C as else you will need to bleed it often) - out - discharging in the same pipe with the kitchen sink - I use the A/C only in the galley - but my suggestion is to put a proper piping to the cabins also

[zaphod]

I cant speak to the A/C, but as far as the canvas goes your best bet is to find a local company. That way they can custom fit it to your existing framework, or modify it any way you want.

[Don Reaves]

I had a 9000 BTU Westerbeke A/C added to my 2004 SO 35. The main unit fits nicely under the seat just forward of the galley, with ducts under the table in the main cabin and under the hanging locker in the V-berth. The ductwork takes up quite a bit of locker space, since they are quite large and easily damaged. You can still use the left-over room in the lockers, but only for light items.

9000 BTU is quite enough, but we have found it useful to use fans to move the cool air around the boat. Even on very warm days (it’s been 101F here on the Great Lakes) the reduction in humidity is enough to make it comfortable even when the cabin doesn’t cool below 80F.