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    Battery Move

    I originally posted this in another section but thought this one is more appropriate. I have a 1970 35 MKII. Currently the batteries were moved to the center of the boat over the keel where the dinette would be. I want to get that space back. I installed a porta potti with a 5 gallon holding...
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    Battery move

    I have a 1970 35 MKII. Currently the batteries were moved to the center of the boat over the keel where the dinette would be. I want to get that space back. I installed a porta potti with a 5 gallon holding tank enclosed. I then removed the holding tank under the dinette seating on port side at...
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    Ericson 35 MKll spinnaker setup

    Spinnaker setup Thanks for the replies. I have ordered my sheets and guys from Easom Rigging. Went with the Samson XLS Extra T Blend 3/8 by the riggers suggestion with Tylaska snap shackles. Damn those things are expensive. Also replacing the foreguy for a continuous 5/16 line. What length do...
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    Ericson 35 MKll spinnaker setup

    Spinnaker setup Thanks for the advice. I really appreciate it. This is my first big boat and am only used to the simple setup of a straight forward 30 footer. I have a learning curve and am looking forward to stretching my sailing abilities. I love my new boat. The spinnaker is a symetrical and...
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    Spinnaker setup on E35 MKll

    I thought maybe this would be better posted in racing. I am new to the Ericson 35 and love it by the way. I am trying to setup the sheets and guys for my boat to race short handed. Someone had mentioned that I should have two sets of sheets and guys for jybing. Has anyone done the setup this...
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    Ericson 35 MKll spinnaker setup

    I am new to the Ericson 35 and love it by the way. I am trying to setup the sheets and guys for my boat to race short handed. Someone had mentioned that I should have two sets of sheets and guys for jybing. Has anyone done the setup this way? Thanks, Scott E35MKll Ergo
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    Leaky port lights

    Thanks for the reply. I will have to look closer at exactly where the leaks are coming from and report back.
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    Leaky port lights

    I am the proud new owner af a 1970 Ericson 35 MKll. I have found after our latest storm here in the San Francisco Bay Area that I have some leaky windows. I was wondering if anyone has had success trying to rebed the original aluminum frame port lights? Thanks, Scott E35 MKll
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