I am interested in this as well, though I want to be cautious. A friend had a dodger on a Tartan 42 with a similar entrance down below. The combination of the stainless steel bar and fabric made for a difficult crawl down below. Instead, I would want a zip-open flap the width of the entranceway, and no bar (or at least a swing away bar) to have unimpeded access to the cabin. Not to mention crawling around it and the bimini when getting on & off the boat. For that reason alone, I'd like it to easily fold forward and out of the way. That way I could cover it when its not needed and preserve it getting from UV damage.
Then there's the asthetics. I know, screw the asthetics when you're getting cold and wet, but it's still a consideration. Anyone have a solution that addresses all these concerns? Ours lives on a dock in Florida, and we do far more daysailing than cruising, though I'd love to be cruising more. Bruce Whitmore 1994 C&C 37/40+ "Astralis" Madeira Beach, FL (847) 404-5092
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