[C320-list] Dodger Questions

[Mark Calisti]

One thing to look out for with your dodger is an out of control genoa sheet 
when tacking in high winds. Twice the force of the sheet snapping against 
the dodger put cracks in the glass. We are now much more diligent pulling in 
the slack of the windward sheet during the tacking maneuver.

Mark Calisti
Wayward #749


>From: "Adam Weiner" <esquirecatering at rcn.com>
>Reply-To: C320-List <C320-List at catalina320.com>
>To: "'C320-List'" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
>Subject: RE: [C320-list] Dodger Questions
>Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 18:28:55 -0800
>
>When I bought my boat (used) five years ago the dealer said that before
>spending money on a dodger, try sailing without one first.  Five plus
>years later I don't have a dodger and I sail in a windy, cold place.
>Try your boat without a dodger first.  No need to have one immediately.
>
>Adam
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com
>[mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Wash, Steve
>Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 2:43 PM
>To: 'C320-List at catalina320.com'
>Subject: [C320-list] Dodger Questions
>
>
>Hello,
>
>We are new 320 owners (#1029)and are considering adding a dodger before
>the spring launch.
>
>We have been told that we should get a 'California-style' dodger.  This
>seems to mean that it has windows that roll up (and allow more breeze to
>pass through on hot days).
>
>Here are the things that we have been asked about that the list advice
>is
>sought:  (In the questions below the 'they' are the canvas people that
>made the bimini that was on the boat when we bought it.  The workmanship
>is excellent and they have an excellent reputation in the area).
>
>They recommend using 'Strataglass' instead of clear vinyl ... it is
>supposed to be much better and more durable.
>
>They have asked where to put handholds.  There are 3 choices:
>
>1. None
>
>2. Handholds cut in the aft support
>
>3. 'Side handholds'
>
>They recommend #3 because they believe the side ones are helpful when
>boarding. We can't exactly picture where these will be.  We can't just
>go over and take a look because we are 5 hours away from her at the
>moment.
>
>Are dodger sides typically removable?  It seems that sometimes you want
>the cockpit wide open ...
>
>Finally, what is the opinion about adding a 'connector' between the
>dodger and the bimini?
>
>We will be sailing on an inland lake in the Midwest (Late April to
>mid-October).
>
>Thanks you for your thoughts ...
>
>Regards,
>
>Steve & Phillis
>
>PS - if there are any pictures on the 320 site that show dodgers I'd
>appreciate the link to them.
>
>
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