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35 TE weight and distribution

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Chuck Waygood
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35 TE weight and distribution

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Does anyone know the dry weight of a 35 TE flybridge? As to weight balance, A-List has a larger Norcold refrigerator at the aft of the cabin AND a stainless staircase instead of a ladder that adds considerable weight to the back end (not to mention the hardtop), so I would like to know others experience with the level of the stern in relation to the exhaust outlets. Are they above water at rest? Partially submerged? What about stern wave at various speeds? I show a light almost vertical spray immediately adjacent to the stern, maybe 6-8 inches in, at 16-17 knots that disappears at 20. Caused by weight distribution? I have noted in other posts that many owners have added forward bilge pumps in TE's, suggesting a bow down issue at rest. Were your exhaust outlets out of water? I am looking for the norm or best balance after removing 300 pounds of lead mistakenly added at commissioning to "compensate" for the weight of the staircase added by the original owner of my Albin. Thanks for any info you share.&
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"exhaust outlets" plural, do you have a twin or single? My single floats withthe bottom of exhaust outlet 1/2" above the water.
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Re: 35 TE weight and distribution

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My 2003 Albin Brochure lists the 35 TE single engine at 16,000 lbs and 18,000 lbs with twins. Here is a picture of my (twin engine) boat just prior to sea trials. It was empty of presonal effects, dishes, linnens and had a half tank of fuel, AC but no gen set. Pretty well loaded for a cruise it still sits with an air gap in the top of the tab pockets.
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I looked over the transom of Sonny IV when we fired up for the sea trial. Twins, about half fuel, no water, no generator (yet!), minimal gear and my 215lbs at the rear. Both exhausts were well clear of the water.
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Former owner - Sonny III, 1997 28TE with "The BEAST"
Chuck Waygood
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Re: 35 TE weight and distribution

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Thanks guys. Guess that hardtop, 8 KW generator and 300 lb hardbody dinghy on davits weighs her down a little, even with the lead finally out. But it cruises beautifully at 20 knots. Cheers...
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