Joel,
FWIW, after the recent discussion started by Bruce Whitmore (IIRC) about a hard dodger for his 37/40, I contacted Hard to Top (www.hardtotop.com <http://www.hardtotop.com> ) about a hard dodger for my 38. The quote for a 90” x 46” hard dodger with height and shape specific to my boat, with track on 3 sides for canvas panels, a stainless frame, and shipping from Florida to North Carolina was just over $1000. The hard top is poly carbonate. My quote included an aluminum edge around the hard top. Delivery in 2 to 3 weeks. And the dodger is warranted for 10 years. I was really surprised at how low the price was. In looking at the website, it appears that he company builds a lot more bimini tops than dodgers. Have you considered that option? Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joel Aronson via CnC-List Sent: Friday, March 16, 2018 11:48 AM To: cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Joel Aronson <joel.aron...@gmail.com> Subject: Stus-List Materials for a hard bimini? I'm going to try to build a hard bimini. The plan is to trace the shape of the frame onto pieces of 2x6, cut them to shape and then screw a piece of cheap plywood to the 2x6s to have the right shape. I'm looking for something flexible that will give the underside a nice smooth finish than can be expoyed to fiberglass and painted. The rest will be glass mat, foam core, epoxy, more mat etc. I know I could just add more epoxy and sand it, but I rather avoid all that labor. Any suggestions on materials for the finished underside? Joel 301 541 8551
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