[ReelMagic]

I replaced the hot water heater on my 2003 38 Open last year and learned quite a bit. Not sure where yours is located on the 35 but on the 38 it's on the outboard side of the starboard motor (Cummins 6CTA). Initially looked like the unit as a whole would come out once disconnected..... That was incorrect... Close but no cigar..... Needed to remove the outer shell exposing the tank which is an Aluminum cylinder (like a coke can). With the shell removed it came out easily.... Needed to remove the shell on the new one and re-installed the shell once back in the boat.... Not a hard job but time consuming with disassembly of the unit itself......BTW mine is 11 gal..... M2C