My latest revision to my dodger was to make the front window zip out & able to be completely removed--this eliminates the hassle of rolling it up.
Bob Bob Boyer S/V Rainy Days / Annapolis MD 1983 C&C Landfall 38 - Hull #230 email: dainyr...@icloud.com blog: dainyrays.blogspot.com "There is nothing--absolutely nothing--half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats." --Kenneth Grahame > On Oct 14, 2015, at 4:55 PM, Syerdave--- via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > https://picasaweb.google.com/113820107769936378062/Windstar2#6021225444699983090 > > Am fairly happy with this dodger profile on my 33ii. Make sure you set the > height so that any helmsmen can see over or under the frame. The Handrails > on the side are very useful. The bimini design is good, with the exception > that you cannot see the masthead from the helm. It keeps the rain and sun > off. Strangely, the PO had put a window in the connector piece, between the > dodger and bimini, which cannot be used under sail due to the cockpit > traveller. Also, when the traveller is off to one side, and the sheets are > eased, they foul the side of the dodger. I have "running dodger stays" > where I slack the one side when the situation occurs. > > We like to sail with the dodger window open - better to see. Make sure you > canvas maker facilitates being able to fasten the window to the top of the > dodger, rather than loosely rolled up in the opening, blocking view. I have > a short winch handle that allows me to use the cabin top winches. > > 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 >
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