I were going to replace my dodger, I would use this method for a hard dodger that emulates a canvas version but with better transparency: https://www.bwsailing.com/roger-dodger/
On Fri, May 15, 2020, 5:47 AM Richard Bush via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > 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 Dinsel > S/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 > > _______________________________________________ > > 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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