My 36XL dose not have a dodger installed so if I get caught in the rain, I get wet. That's OK with me since I am a fair weather inshore sailor/racer anyway.
OTOH, for local deliveries or short distance cruising in the Carolina sounds in the summer, I often use my bimini. It just fits under the boom but is short of the traveler just forward of the binnacle so I can sail off the wind with it (although I usually don't). It is open all around so there is not much rain protection. However, if you are motoring in the summer in the southeast, especially singlehanding, I consider it a safety issue to be able to get under it and out of the direct sun. Even if I had a functioning auto-pilot, I would install the bimini. On a windless summer day making 7 knots under power is barely enough to avoid sunstroke--especially if you have no shade. Charlie Nelson cenel...@aol.com -----Original Message----- From: William Walker via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> To: cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: wwadjourn <wwadjo...@aol.com> Sent: Wed, Oct 14, 2015 5:08 pm Subject: Re: Stus-List Dodger for 34+ Ditto on clear side panels and add hand holds to rear and sides. Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Wednesday, October 14, 2015 Dave Godwin via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: Dave the OP, (lot of Dave/Davids in this post…), Although not a 34+ owner, if you haven’t already thought about it, you may wish to specify that the side panels be made using clear material like the front of the dodger. This is how my dodger setup is and when the panels (removable…) are in the visibility is pretty good. I’m not fond of the “dark cave” effect of many dodgers. Best Dave Godwin 1982 C&C 37 - Ronin Reedville - Chesapeake Bay Ronin’s Overdue Refit On Oct 14, 2015, at 2:08 PM, David Knecht via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: I will try to remember to take some pictures of mine this weekend. I put it on when cruising and most of the time leave the frame up and the canvas off. Even when I put on the canvas, I have never added the side panels, so I view them as dispensable. The empty frame has the advantage of another thing to hold onto in the cockpit. It has the disadvantage of something to hit your head on, especially when coming up from below with your head down. The bimini that came with mine (both were purchased by the PO) is pretty useless. It does not come back far enough to cover the helm seat, so in rain it just runs onto your head and neck. There is no frame for the bimini- it zips to the dodger and a bar in the back attaches to the backstay. I would avoid that approach. Dave Dr. David Knecht Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology Core Microscopy Facility Director University of Connecticut 91 N. Eagleville Rd. Storrs, CT 06269 860-486-2200 On Oct 14, 2015, at 4:28 AM, davepulaski via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: 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 _______________________________________________ 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
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