Which side of your wife is her non-working side? Sorry, that was off topic.
On Wed, Oct 14, 2015 at 1:55 PM, David via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Whatever basic dodge design you use I have one recommendation that I will > implement in my Dodger 2.0. Try to have the dodger to deck joint as > tight/water-resistant as possible. When it is snotty outside its nice to > keep those aggressive seas on the working side of the dodger and not > hydraulically scoping out your wife on the non-working side > > David F. Risch > 1981 40-2 > (401) 419-4650 (cell) > > > ------------------------------ > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2015 10:39:34 -0700 > Subject: Re: Stus-List Dodger for 34+ > From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > CC: dblair...@gmail.com > > 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 > > _______________________________________________ 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 > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 > > > Bill
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