Hi, When we bought our C&C 29-2 4 years ago, the dodger being in great condition was a big plus. It didn't affect the price much but increased the value of the boat. I never think about investing in my boat as something that will give me any return on my investment. I think about the improvements as providing me with the luxuries, creature comforts, and safety to maximize my enjoyment of the boat while I own it. It's a plus if they will help me sell it down the line, but I never expect to get any return on them. It may maintain the value at the current rate for that boat is about all I expect.
As far as a dodger goes, sailing any place where there's cold water and the possibility of cold weather (we're on Lake Superior), I consider it a must have unless all plan to do is race your boat. I use my C&C for cruising/fun so it's a must have. The dodger also allows us to extend our season a lot longer giving us cover in early/late season. Be prepared to repair and or have a sailmaker look at it every few years and it will last you a long time. My dodger also has handholds build into the side for moving forward which is an awesome feature. Pics on google photos below: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNtIngd45Lk9Wf5yx608sF6UFqq-W6r1X3taSnDcG_OPsAqRS1IfsnGp6oUfwXmmQ?key=cEhMUUlyajNNTXlOeWNQWmxRNXNzY28zUDRzT0Fn Gene Fodor Hawk, C&C 29-2
_______________________________________________ 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
