It looks like they are suggesting you attach one of the frames to the coaming(top or side). I'd say that's a view from the top looking down-wooden shoe?
East Coast? West Coast? I thought all dodgers were from L.A. or Canada
It looks like they are suggesting you attach one of the frames to the coaming(top or side). I'd say that's a view from the top looking down-wooden shoe?
East Coast? West Coast? I thought all dodgers were from L.A. or Canada
Clever, mon! it's an overhead view!
I think the west coast or california style refers to a dodger that is cantilevered off the end of the cabin without a strut down to the coaming. ?
Making getting in and out easier, I suppose. Or cranking on the winch with the handle. What about side curtains, though???
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www.geminicanvas.com/cuttingedge1.htm
Here is a guy talking about a hard windscreen concept all in pipe and rag like it is an invention of his. Damn sure it is. I wonder if I could approach him to do the folding pram part for 338's hard windscreen? His is a clever way of keeping the profile low and still allowing access below - using a unique hinge on the rear struts. Well, I think so, anyway.
A guy on another forum relates an experience with a Wavestopper "hard top" dodger. He took big green water over the bow that came along the top of the cabin and went right THRU the dodger onto his wife's back just as she coming up the steps. The zippers were pulled apart by the weight of the water on the removable windows. They managed to zip them back in again and continue on their merry way. Wave Cropper, maybe.
Last edited by ebb; 09-14-2006 at 05:02 PM.
Originally from Brooklyn (those Dodgers), so it is EC. Mine came from Island Nautical and has been a blessing.
On the 'must have' list before I depart of the 'long trip' are a good bimini and Dodger.
I have looked at a couple of prducts made to order, and while the quality is good, it is obvious that the prople making them thouth rather highly of thier efforts...
I have looked at the 'kits from Sailrite, and am thinking of buying their bimini instructions. I already have a Sailrite Aprentence sewing machene that my First Mate has fixed, and has going nicely.
I really like some of the work I have seen here on others boats, especally Frank's bimini that attaches to his dodger (like so much of Frank's work).
I wonder if anyone has some insite, drawings, dimentions or pictures that they have not yet shared with the forum?
The dodger & bimini (sunshade) Frank had made for A-50.
I have a framed dodger that I have added to 50. Also got a screen that zips to either the framed bimini, or the loose sunshade and goes to the coamings and around the backstay at the motor well, effectively creating a screened room out of the cockpit areas for overnights.
What did you do with the one that Frank had fitted? Do you still have it? IF so might you be interested in selling it?Originally Posted by Howard
Ariel Dodger on ebay (without frame)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-P...ayphotohosting
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I dunno-that doesn't LOOK like an Ariel. May be another one of those 'buyer beware' type auctions. I have too many experiences of that nature to draw upon and would be willing to provide support to anyone considering taking a bite out of this one. Nothing against the seller what so ever!
But, if you could get the frame hoops I bet you could get it to fit an Ariel. I'd offer $400 for everything
Thanks for the hunt, CPete. You're a trouper.
Hey! I demand photos! And I'm truely shocked that I'm the first here to do so
It's a little confusing because Howard had an Island Nautical dodger on A-355. He sold that boat and bought Frank's A-50.
Pics of A-355 here
http://pearsonariel.org/discussion/s...ead.php?t=1436
You have to install the snaps yourself to the boat on these dodgers, so that may have change how it fits.
The auction is a bit curious, and I would be a bit leery too. Obviously, they didn't build the dodger on spec. Maybe the buyer backed out, or it didn't fit. I would certainly want to get a plausible explanation
"..didn't fit..."
I think the ad says there is no frame either, just the soft stuff.
"9 oz Sunbrella" - hmm, IIRC, that is 3 ozs lighter than any Sunbrella I have ever worked with/bought...
Kurt - Ariel #422 Katie Marie
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As one "matures" the joys of sailing include a desire for a wee bit more comfort. Thus, the addition of a dodger to Maika'i. Originally on Lady J, it is classified as an "off shore" dodger, and boasts hand rails for the crew as well as significant bracing. Photo #1 shows the dodger framing in process. The next photos show the completed dodger – first with the window covers and then with the covers removed. (The covers extend the life of the Mylar windows.) To contend with the occasional "warm" summer day on the central SF Bay, the middle window zips out of the dodger
The one headache, was working around the Gahauer rope clutches. As is visible in the photos, it meant "holes" in the dodger so that the clutch levers can be operated through 180 degrees. Original coach roof hardware placement did not anticipate a dodger . . . There is one significant benefit from having the openings for the clutches – they now can be operated by the crew from on deck when working forward of the dodger.
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