[C320-list] Dodger Questions

[Chris Burti]

Adam must be single...if you are married...get one.

--- Adam Weiner <esquirecatering at rcn.com> wrote:

> 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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Chris Burti
"Commitment"
Catalina 320, #867, 
Farmville, NC

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