[C320-list] Dodger Questions

Wed Feb 8 13:04:41 PST 2006

I have 2 of these expensive low-profile Harken winch handles dedicated to
the secondaries under the dodger.  My dealer gave me one at commissioning as
the 8 inch long high-profile winch handle supplied from Catalina would rub
on the dodger's windshield unless effort was made to push the windshield
forward a little.   My hull  894 (2002) has a factory dodger that is raked
back a little more than the more recent 320's which may be able to
accommodate the higher profile winch handles.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Stanley Rogacevicz" <SROGACEV at holycross.edu>
To: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2006 12:50 PM
Subject: RE: [C320-list] Dodger Questions


>    One solution to the windshield scratch problem is the Harkin B8ASGLP
> Lock-in/Low-profile/Aluminum Winch Handle. I finally got one after
> scratching my vinyl windshield for years and it worked. It's only 8" but
> has the ball bearing door knob instead of a vertical handle for good
> grip.
> Stan
> (formerly) Christy Leigh
> c320 #656
> Wickford/Narragansett Bay RI
>
> >>> smoothsail at usxchange.net 02/08/06 1:18 PM >>>
> Steve:
> A word of caution.  Make certain that the dodger is build to give you
> complete winch turning motion for the cabin top winches.  I'm the
> second
> owner and inherited this situation with "Kindred Spirit".  It's dodger
> is
> not from the factory and has a lower profile.
> Karl Krueger (#282)
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> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Dodger Questions
>
>
> I agree with Chris. I like the three aft handholds and use them a lot
> but
> the side one for going forward would help. I would recommend the
> strataglass
> as it is much clearer. Also have the windows as large as possible. Mine
> has
> fairly wide strips of sunbrella around the windows and that reduces
> visibility, especially in the center. The other thing I wish it had is
> a way
> to totally remove the center window.
>
> One of my projects this year is to replace the plastic with
> strataglass. It
> will be a big job because the edges of the windows are covered with
> fabric
> and stitched. It looks nice but then the fasteners that hold on the
> sunbrella window covers (for sun protection when not at the boat) go
> through
> this strip of fabric so it all has to be removed.
>
> I find the dodger to be useful in the marina for hand holds while
> boarding
> or crossing the cockpit and to keep rain out of the hatch.
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: Chris Burti <cburti at yahoo.com>
>
> > Congratulations: this is one purchase that is unlikely
> > to induce buyer's remorse.
> >
> > Add the connector, but have a window with a sun cover
> > for visibility under weigh. Also point out that
> > inattention to the coverage will funnel rainwater into
> > the cockpit.
> >
> > I have three cutouts on the aft support edged in
> > leather, center and sidfes very nice. I would add two
> > external ss supports on the outside of each side
> > panel...much better than cutouts for passing the
> > dodger in a sea or boarding.
> >
> > Make certain that the cutouts for your control lines
> > attach with velcro on the bottom so that the dodger
> > can be removed w/o removing the lines.
> >
> > My side panels remove...much cooler at anchor.
> >
> > --- "Wash, Steve"
> > wrote:
> >
> > > 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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> > Chris Burti
> > "Commitment"
> > Catalina 320, #867,
> > Farmville, NC
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