Hi SandS

Please clarify what you mean in construction of the dodger, the standard would be S/S frame, Boat hooding rather than canvas and the best clear or tinted clear you can afford, I have used on my dodger. Personally I am very impressed with the dodger I have had built for my yacht, it has taken a pounding on one trip up the coast, Sydney to Newcastle, 35 to 45 knots on the nose, and took several waves face and one real doozie that knocked me off my feet and I was standing behind the dodger, washed me out onto the sugar scoop, thank god for life lines. are you trying to re invent the wheel or do you have something more specific in mind to suit your yacht...?

Hi Sands I have a two tonner that I am considering a fixed dodger for, and mid boom traveller. It will make or break the looks of the boat and the design is taking a lot of consideration

pacemaker2 said...

Hi Sands I have a two tonner that I am considering a fixed dodger for, and mid boom traveller. It will make or break the looks of the boat and the design is taking a lot of consideration

yes it is a difficult design job , as a lot of the traditional type do look horrible.

I,m thinking i may build a curved ply proto type first .

Agree!!

I think the sunbrella and stainless frame is good.

SandS said...

thanks for the pic , I do like the grab handles! great Idea, never seen a dodger with those before.

Air Brake!

Ramona said...

SandS said...

thanks for the pic , I do like the grab handles! great Idea, never seen a dodger with those before.

Air Brake!

DOWN wind secret weapon >?

p.s. didnt mean anything direspectful whiteout.
to each their own.
as per my picture i like em-low.

Jedibrad said...

Ugly but functional


50mm aluminium section, checker plate on top

on the list to change one day

nice cat ,what is it? as far as the dodger goes i recon it can be saved! may be consider moveing the two back legs, foward at the bottom so that they come square off the sloping part of the boat that the small winches are mounted on next to your legs ,
as this would better reflect the other angles on the boat !

Thanks SandS we love her!
The dodger is canvas over stainless, it is rather low but gives the helm
a good view forward without relying on looking thru plastic windows.
Means you have to duck or loose teeth when going below lol.



This picture was in Melbourne, it took some time to get JUST right.

nice cat ,what is it? as far as the dodger goes i recon it can be saved! may be consider moveing the two back legs, foward at the bottom so that they come square off the sloping part of the boat that the small winches are mounted on next to your legs ,
as this would better reflect the other angles on the boat !

Ta, Beach Marine PC11, I agree with the angles thing. I'll rebuild it out of lighter materials one day. I'll also do the davits/net lounge modelled off hangtime

I always have a bit of a giggle when i see people on sleek boats baking in the sun all day and getting soggy in the rain