Here is a different approach, ie. DIY hard dodger. It is very intriguing to me as the stitches begin to dissolve on our dodger though I would prefer to use an FRP panel over Starboard...
http://www.bwsailing.com/bw/cruising-news/roger-dodger/ btw @ James Delaney, the picture of that outboard powered jet ski at the mooring is excellent! On Wed, Oct 14, 2015 at 11:47 AM William Hall via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Which side of your wife is her non-working side? > > Sorry, that was off topic. > > On Wed, Oct 14, 2015 at 1:55 PM, David via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com > > wrote: > >> Whatever basic dodge design you use I have one recommendation that I will >> implement in my Dodger 2.0. Try to have the dodger to deck joint as >> tight/water-resistant as possible. When it is snotty outside its nice to >> keep those aggressive seas on the working side of the dodger and not >> hydraulically scoping out your wife on the non-working side >> >> David F. Risch >> 1981 40-2 >> (401) 419-4650 (cell) >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2015 10:39:34 -0700 >> Subject: Re: Stus-List Dodger for 34+ >> From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> CC: dblair...@gmail.com >> >> Dave I can take a few pics for you. My dodger is fairly functional >> although I think it could have been extended back a few inches to increase >> the shade. I would like to have a bimini but the length of the boom is >> really going to limit the height and usefulness. To me a decent bimini >> needs to stand on the pushpit to not crowd access around the binnacle. The >> PO had a complete enclosure built but I have the aft hoops in the garage as >> they restrict movement significantly. It is sunny today and I was going >> down to check things anyway, so will send from my iPhone if you can give me >> a number to text them to. >> >> >> >> Ciao >> >> >> >> *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of >> *davepulaski >> via CnC-List >> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 14, 2015 1:28 AM >> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> *Cc:* davepulaski >> *Subject:* Stus-List Dodger for 34+ >> >> >> >> So I'm having discussions with a canvas maker about fabricating a dodger >> for my '90 34+, and I'd like to solicit some input from other 34+ owners >> who have a dodger, and I'd really love to see some pictures! >> >> >> >> This will be a from-scratch build, as the boat never had a dodger. >> >> >> >> Obviously I want it to be good looking and not detract too much from the >> lines of the boat, but there are some functional challenges I can see with >> putting a dodger on a 34+. >> >> >> >> First, clearance for the big self-tailers on the corners of the cabin >> top. Th canvas maker I'm speaking with expressed concern that the dodger >> side panels and/or frame may interfer with full rotation of the winch >> handle. >> >> >> >> Second: how high above the companionway hatch is your dodger, and how >> much does it create awkward access in and out of the companionway? This >> is difficult for me to visualize, but I can see it being an issue because >> the bridgedeck is so very long on these boats. I don't want the dodger any >> taller than absolutely necessary for aesthetic and visibility reasons. >> >> >> >> Third, and this is the core purpose of me getting a dodger, how far back >> does your dodger extend over the forward end of the cockpit? This is my >> #1 reason for getting a dodger because The Admiral needs a cozy, SHADY >> spot where she can sit facing backwards up against the cabin top bulkhead >> and read a book while I toil away sailing the boat. If the dodger stops >> at the aft end of the cabin top, it won't provide any shade to the cockpit >> thus defeating the whole purpose. Do you guys get any usable shade in the >> front of the cockpit from your dodgers? A bimini is out of the question; >> not only do I absolutely hate biminis, but my travelers is in the cockpit >> in front of the pedestal making a bimini pretty much impractical. >> >> >> >> I really want this done right... any input will be much appreciated! >> >> >> >> -Dave >> >> _______________________________________________ Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including >> unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >> bottom of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> > > Bill > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > >
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