[C38] Need vote for dodger design

[Max Soto]

Daniel, I pulled the mainsheet and vang as tight as possible with the full
batten sail up in no wind conditions, and I have a clearance of two inches.
With this sail, I wont be having any problems. Hopefully, I  wont with a
new sail in the near future.
The lowest part of the boom, on the clew side, was 66". ups! thank god you
mentioned it. I'm going to replace the boom with a Sparcraft boom that a
friend gave me, so, I'll better measure that boom before I screw up!

Regards,
Max

2012/1/9 Daniel Seigenthaler <danseig at gmail.com>

> One more caution note.   Make sure you do not accidentally raise the
> dodger height to the point where you need to spend additional money to
> recut the mainsail and raise the clew.  In certain upwind conditions, my
> boom kisses the forward part of the dodger.  I suspect the new full batten
> main has a slightly longer leach than the original specs.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jan 9, 2012, at 10:07 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?
>
> 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..
>
> -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?
>
> -Tom, The connector piece is going to be made as soon as the dodger is
> intalled.
>
> -Steve S, with your dodger, can you turn a 10" winch handle completely on
> the primaries without hitting the dodger?
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Max Soto
>
>
> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> Larry Malmberg
>> Team Hassle
>>
>>
>>
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>> *From:* listserve-bounces at catalina38.org [mailto:
>> listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] *On Behalf Of *Steven Ribble
>> *Sent:* Monday, January 09, 2012 8:22 AM
>> *To:* Catalina 38 Listserve
>>
>> *Subject:* [C38] Need vote for dodger design
>>
>> 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
>>
>> On Fri, Jan 6, 2012 at 4:55 PM, Max Soto <maxsoto at gmail.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > 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 ???
>> >
>> > Regards,
>> > Max Soto
>> > Estancia - C38 #198
>> > Puntarenas, Costa Rica
>> >
>> > Sent from my iPod
>> >
>> >
>> >
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>> >
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C38 #198 ESTANCIA
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