Ditto on clear side panels and add hand holds to rear and sides.
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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
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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
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