Hi all

A bit of a question

I notice that lots of boats don't have dodgers fitted and wonder why people choose not to fit them

I understand on a racer why you would not but what are the cons of having one to a cruiser

Pro's as far as i can see are

You can leave the sliding cabin hatch open when it is raining
If your tiller is long enough you can sit forward under it when it is raining
It keeps the wind off you in cold weather
It can deflect spray when beating

I cant really see too many cons though other than the initial cost, the replacement cost when the get oid and the plastic windows go opaque after a while and are difficult to see through

Maybe here in Tassie they are more relevant than in warmer climates but I am interested to hear peoples thoughts on this

Regards Don

How about we get some updated pics of everyone's pride and joy? Either sailing, parked up in an anchorage, on the dock/trailer, or even on the hard (it is winter after all) .
It can be either your own boat or the boat you sail on most regularly.
Post as little, or as much, detail as you like. I get a kick out of looking at all boats from dinghy's to cruisers, let alone gauging an idea of who has what. Lots of pics? Even better!
I'll kick it off...
Fusion is a Pogo 12.50, just celebrated her third birthday. This was taken heading offshore to the NW Fairways beacon off Caloundra. It was a close reach out to the mark, and we had the one ingredient needed to guarantee a happy Shaggy....wind. I'm the tubby one on the wheel.


Anybody got pics they're keen to share?