[C320-list] Dodger Replacement

[Dick Walker]

Jeff call me

Cheers



Dick Walker
740 Olive Ave.
Coronado ,CA 92118
619.435.8986



> On Feb 17, 2016, at 12:42, Jeff Hare <Catalina at thehares.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Don,
> 
> I recommend O'Sullivan Films.  They're in Winchester VA and I believe they
> manufacture their product locally.  I will not be using Strataglass on the
> dodger I'm fabricating.  I'd suggest you don't either, but of course, you
> make the decision.  :)
> 
> Especially since you are in a cooler climate, the O'Sea .040 (40 gauge) is
> really good stuff and you can get 10+ years out of it (like Strataglass).
> It's very clear and can still be rolled up.  If you're dodger design only
> has a roll up center panel, you could ask for .060 or .080 (60 or 80 gauge)
> for the side windows and those on either side of the center panel.  The
> .060/.080 materials are much stiffer and start approaching the clarity of
> window glass, Makrolon (polycarbonate) but you can't roll up this thickness.
> 
> Unlike Strataglass, O'Sea is sunscreen, bug spray and fuel resistant so it
> doesn't get cloudy if people bump into it with bugspray or sunscreen on.
> I'm sure nobody ever has sunscreen or bugspray on their hands on a boat,
> right?
> 
> While it's also scratch resistant but they'll all scratch if you slide
> things across dirty panels.  O'Sullivan also has a product called Regalite
> that's often seen on marine and automotive applications but isn't advertised
> as sunscreen/chemical resistant.
> 
> Be sure to have your dodger made using SolarFix thread or Tenara at a
> minimum, but not polyester V-92 UV under any circumstances.  It's expensive
> but very strong and guaranteed for the life of the dodger. Polyester will
> degrade long before the windows or fabric.
> 
> Other suggestions:  Maybe request that they sew some a couple small D-Rings
> on into the underside of the dodger in convenient locations so you can hang
> little lanterns or other little things.
> 
> Good luck!
> -Jeff Hare
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
> Of Don
> Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2016 8:38 AM
> To: C320-list at catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Dodger Replacement
> 
> Good Morning:  I am about to replace our dodger and am looking for advice on
> the clear plastic material used for the window areas.  What do you suggest
> as the best clear product that can be rolled up for ventilation?
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks
> 
> 
> 
> Don
> 
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