Jeremy; your question is a good one, and it is a good idea to get the information about what the former owners had for a dodger; the other 29 owners on this list will give you some excellent ideas; however, I suggest that you take a deeper look at the differing types of dodgers before spending hard earned bucks on a your dodger. This inquiry starts with some questions; 1. what type of sailing are you planning; racing, cruising, day sailing, etc; each of these affects the type and design of a dodger...for example, racers will want a smaller dodger for visibility and access to cabin top winches and gear; cruisers, will want maximum coverage for both rain and sun, so they will want larger dodgers; 2. What area of the country are you sailing? Northern climates usually have smaller and more closed in dodgers to ward off cold spray from waves and wind, while in warmer climates, it is common to forego the dodger altogether and go with a large bimini; 3. What's in your wallet; a good canvas dodger can get pricey, and there are lots of extras, like leather edges, hand holds and fittings and provisions for solar panels; and on the other end there are kits available where you can make your own; We had a 29 II model and we had a dodger custom made to allow the hatch to be open even in rains, (light rains-not squalls), it worked well for us, but we didn't race and it was worth the expense for us...So, some things to think about...and let us know what you decide upon! Richard s/v Bushmark4; 1985 C&C 37 CB; Ohio River, Mile 596; Richard N. Bush Law Offices 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462 502-584-7255 -----Original Message----- From: Jeremy Dinsel via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Jeremy Dinsel <jeremy.din...@gmail.com> Sent: Wed, May 13, 2020 7:46 pm Subject: Stus-List C&C 29s with a Dodger
I’m looking to add a dodger to my C&C 29 (the original model). It used to have one, but one of the previous owners removed it before I ever saw it. I’m wondering if any of the C&C 29 owners on this list wouldn’t mind sending me a photo of their dodger along with any statements of affirmation that adding such a costly item to the boat is worth it. My friend, and fellow C&C owner Lee has already advised me that I’m not likely to get the return on investment when I eventually sell the boat, but it might make the boat easier to sell when the time comes. I think I’m okay with this because I think the dodger will help with keeping some of the cold pacific northwest winds off me when I’m relaxing in full foulies in the cockpit, staring at the sun with eyes closed (or the clouds blocking the sun). Best regards and thanks in advance! Jeremy DinselS/V Whisper, 1977 C&C 29 _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
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