All our dodger windows are removable, makes for good ventilation and easy winter storage
Use polycarbonate glass in the dodger, visibility is superior to standard material, only drawback is that they do not roll up
Grab rail is a must
Cover for the window to view the sail in the Bimini is opened and closed from the inside with the actual cover on the outside
Zipper on the connector to the dodger should zip from the outside to the center providing easy access from either side when boarding
Frame for the enclosure mounted on the stern rail minimizes additional holes in the fiberglass
Brace leading forward on the enclosure provides hand support when getting on an off as well as a brace to lean on when flaking the sail at the end of the boom
Side entrance windows of the enclosure are secured to the enclosure to
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Well it’s been in the idea stage for quite a while. The necessity of the canvas dodger and bimini needing to be replaced has primed the need to build a hard dodger and hard bimini from a Starboard type material called Seaboard. I am planning on spending extended time on Water Racket as I transition into part time retirement. We want a full enclosure as we’ll be spending more time in our cockpit than below. I designed and built these units with the input of Dan Wood at Canvas Creations in Annapolis. He wanted to replace his fiberglass hard dodgers with a more cost effective material and that’s where I came in. I’ve posted the initial mounting photos and Dan will be finishing the canvas work in the near future. I’ve designed and manufacture Keder Tracks from the Seaboard material and hot air welded it to the tops with
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The following is reprinted from Sailrite and consolidated some information that I thought useful to me and possibly to others:
Although we’re almost certain you’re out on the water enjoying the beautiful sunshine, we thought you might appreciate a guide to selecting the right window material. We frequently get asked the question: “What window material should I use for my project?” Whether you’re working on an enclosure, dodger, sunroom or windshield or adding a window to your bimini or sail, you’ll need to choose a window material.
There are several elements to consider when selecting a window material:
Sailrite offers a variety of window materials, and although several of the materials are interchangeable in application, each brand has a varying degree of each element that may help you make a more informed decision. For
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I need a new bimini and dodger. On the dodger I do not want the “wavy” flex ‘glass’… As that is my visibility to the bow…
I got some quotes which I found to be very high, has anyone gotten this done recently? What is a average ballpark number that I can expect to pay?
$2000 for the dodger with 60 gauge polycarbonate in forward 3 panels.
$1540 for binimi
$615 for matching main sail cover
$425 for zipper connector between bimibi and dodger
This is all using the existing frame layout.
Does that seem reasonable? Seems high to me…
Comments?
-Ken
c380 #176
Ken,
I’ve been making canvas for just over four years, including the frames. I’ve made three bimini’s, two dodgers, a full enclosure, several dinghy covers, and lots of other covers, bags, etc. I’ve spent a number of years studying(emulating) the best canvas makers in our
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