[C320-list] Dodger Questions

[Chris Burti]

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" <wash at advantageelectronics.com>
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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