[C320-list] Dodger

[Jack Brennan]

Hi Fishbust:

I had a local canvas maker do a full-cockpit Bimini with dodger for about $4,500. I re-used the SS tubes and fittings as well as the zippers on the Bimini. He came out, talked to me about what I wanted and measured everything properly. 

Mail order and DIY, you might be able to do something similiar for 2K.

But with custom, you get extras such as a window in the Bimini to look up the mast and slots for the halyards to run through the dodger. The Sunbrella and stitching are also much better quality than what you get in most mail-order biminis and dodgers. 

Jack Brennan
Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320 
Tierra Verde, Fl.







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From: Fishbust
Sent: Sunday, February 7, 2021 9:04 AM
To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Dodger

So what is expensive? How much is an iverson and how much do locals get? There are so many catalinas out there, it seems to me a cookie cutter situation for any experienced canvas guy. 

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> Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2021 19:38:26 -0500
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> Don't know anything about them... the crazy threatening legal statement
> that pops up on their website is definitely a turn off.  I think a dodger
> isn?t rocket science.   Do research on a local canvas maker and get it done
> by them.   That's the route we went and couldn?t be happier.
> 
> FWIW
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> Troy Dunn
> Hull #514
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> Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2021 14:45:02 -1000
> From: RONALD HODEL <ronandgail2 at me.com>
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> We did an iverson dodger and Bimini with full window and screen enclosures. It was expensive but it added another room to the boat. Jason Iverson is not only a master craftsman but an artist as well. We absolutely love our setup. 
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> Ron Hodel 
> Lokomaikai 1070
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>> On Feb 5, 2021, at 2:38 PM, Troy Dunn <troutwarrior at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Don't know anything about them... the crazy threatening legal statement
>> that pops up on their website is definitely a turn off.  I think a dodger
>> isn?t rocket science.   Do research on a local canvas maker and get it done
>> by them.   That's the route we went and couldn?t be happier.
>> 
>> FWIW
>> 
>> Troy Dunn
>> Hull #514
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> Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2021 17:04:45 -0800
> From: Joe Luciano <jnluciano at comcast.net>
> To: "C320-List at catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
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> Have to agree with Ron on this one.  I have an Iverson as well.  When talking about a local canvas maker vs. them, it?s like a night and day difference.  The dodger itself enhances what you can see when you look forward from the helm. Superior design.  Very high quality.  People wait 6 months for them to come to your boat and start the process?? The local guys can?t even come close.
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> Joe Luciano
> Second Wind
> #1044 
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>> On Feb 5, 2021, at 4:45 PM, RONALD HODEL <ronandgail2 at me.com> wrote:
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>> We did an iverson dodger and Bimini with full window and screen enclosures. It was expensive but it added another room to the boat. Jason Iverson is not only a master craftsman but an artist as well. We absolutely love our setup. 
>> 
>> Ron Hodel 
>> Lokomaikai 1070
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>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>> On Feb 5, 2021, at 2:38 PM, Troy Dunn <troutwarrior at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?Don't know anything about them... the crazy threatening legal statement
>>> that pops up on their website is definitely a turn off.  I think a dodger
>>> isn?t rocket science.   Do research on a local canvas maker and get it done
>>> by them.   That's the route we went and couldn?t be happier.
>>> 
>>> FWIW
>>> 
>>> Troy Dunn
>>> Hull #514
> 
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