[C38] Need vote for dodger design

Mon Jan 9 20:27:58 EST 2012

Thank Phil, Altought the rigid vang should take care of that, I'll check it
out.
Regards, Max

2012/1/9 Phil Gay <eyriepg at comcast.net>

> Another thing to consider is the boom height when the main is reefed.
> This is especially important when you don’t get the clew reef line tight.*
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> *From:* listserve-bounces at catalina38.org [mailto:
> listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] *On Behalf Of *Max Soto
> *Sent:* Monday, January 09, 2012 4:39 PM
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> *Subject:* Re: [C38] Need vote for dodger design****
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> 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.****
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> 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!****
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> 2012/1/9 Daniel Seigenthaler <danseig at gmail.com>****
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> 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.
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> On Jan 9, 2012, at 10:07 AM, Max Soto <maxsoto at gmail.com> wrote:****
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> ok, I guess option C is the winner.****
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> 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.****
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> 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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> 2012/1/9 Larry Malmberg <Larrypi at roadrunner.com>****
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> 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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> listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] *On Behalf Of *Steven Ribble
> *Sent:* Monday, January 09, 2012 8:22 AM
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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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