I had Dan Wood at Canvas Creations jn Annapolis make a custom dodger for my 37+. The real selling point for me was the hardtop made from Starboard and the hard "glass" which facilitated some creative engineering around the myriad of lines running aft and the port and stbd window hatches. He worked with me to even engineer an awning which folds under the hardtop and then extends further aft of the dodger by about 12 inches (We could have made the dodger longer but head room was an issue.) The Starboard also allowed for a brow which extended forward of the windshield. Since the shape of the dodger wasn't dependent on the shape of the frame (such as in the case of a fabric dodger) we could ensure that the winch handles weren't going to interfere. The whole project was an exercise in compromise.
Pictures available upon request and availability. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Oct 14, 2015 4:25 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 > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > >
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