[C38] Need vote for dodger design

[Steve Smolinske]

Max I'm not sure I have t sailed with the dodger in some time. It is now off but I'll see what I can find out   Do t forget the grab rails that's the. Est part of our dodger

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On Jan 9, 2012, at 10:04 AM, "Max Soto" <maxsoto at gmail.com> wrote:

> ok, I guess option C is the winner.
> I based that design on Steve S. dodger looks.. Iverson design, what could go wrong?
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> Last weekend I was cutting and installing the frames, and noticed some potential problems, like none of the  winch handles on the cabin top won't make a full revolution,  so I installed the frames on the cabin side instead of the top for more room. I gain 2" on each side and still looks ok. Then, with the aft frame on position, installed 63" above the cockpit floor (+1" diameter tube=64" total), that the primary winch handle also, won't make a full revolution (as Mark noted a month ago). So my options are removable side panels or a very short side panels.. I don't now if in warm days, it will help to remove as much as possible from the dodger. Never been on a boat with one installed! The front window will have a zipper so I can open it.
> The other concern is the change in direction on the lowest part of the front window, right below the traveller. I have to redirect it forward to the hatch cover. Some people are using some kind of rail or strut for a tighter fit. When I checked Les's dodger on Jace, the dodger was a perfect fit without anything holding it down, but it was made by a professional, so I'll try to do it like it, and if I don't like the result, I install something to hold it in place like the options I have seen in some of your dodgers..
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> -Larry, by removable windows, you meant the ones on the sides or the full dodger, so it will end like a bimini over the companionway?
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> -Tom, The connector piece is going to be made as soon as the dodger is intalled.
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> -Steve S, with your dodger, can you turn a 10" winch handle completely on the primaries without hitting the dodger?
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> Regards,
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> Max Soto
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> 2012/1/9 Larry Malmberg <Larrypi at roadrunner.com>
> Max, they all look good to me, we have our dodger windows zippered so they can easily be removed, you might want to consider that.
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> Larry Malmberg
> Team Hassle
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> Subject: [C38] Need vote for dodger design
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> Hi Max!  Yes, I like Option C as well...I like that the window panel echos the lines of the stern above the waterline.  I also like the rounded look, again it is similar to the 
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> On Fri, Jan 6, 2012 at 4:55 PM, Max Soto <maxsoto at gmail.com> wrote:
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> > Hi everybody, Estancia is back on the water after six months on the dry, after a peeling, new epoxy bottom and steering system overhaul, etc.
> > I finally have all the materials, rails, etc, so  Next week I'll start with the dodger project.
> >  thanks to everyone that send dodger pics and gave advice.
> > The desings on the attached drawing are the finalists. According to contemporary designs and the curves on the C38, I'm leaning a little bit towards option C. With no removable side curtains and more shaded area to protect from the sun.
> > What's your vote??? Any thoughts?? Opinion ???
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> > Regards,
> > Max Soto
> > Estancia - C38 #198
> > Puntarenas, Costa Rica
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