Dave I can take a few pics for you. My dodger is fairly functional although I think it could have been extended back a few inches to increase the shade. I would like to have a bimini but the length of the boom is really going to limit the height and usefulness. To me a decent bimini needs to stand on the pushpit to not crowd access around the binnacle. The PO had a complete enclosure built but I have the aft hoops in the garage as they restrict movement significantly. It is sunny today and I was going down to check things anyway, so will send from my iPhone if you can give me a number to text them to.
Ciao From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of davepulaski via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 1:28 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: davepulaski Subject: Stus-List Dodger for 34+ 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
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