Custom Built Dodger?

[Cruzin]

Thanks go to Frank as he sent me the photos. Can we post the other photos that show the construction of the dodger and directions?
Thank you Frank for your information!
Dale

[Onehandsailor]

Dale I saw the construction photos but my fire wall virus protection prevented me from saving them, if you can send them to my as a mail attachment
and I can save them, and I will post them.

Thank you, and Frank.

Gil

[frank]

I put my email address (in code) back a few posts. Email me and I will forward you what I have. WAY too complicated for this ole guy to post pics here!!

[Onehandsailor]

Construction photos

[frank]

I'll try and explain this step by step

1-determine location and size of frame. A dodger typically goes from the
front of the sliding hatch in the closed position to just aft of the
companionway.
   You can go further aft but this allows for easier in/out and will still
keep rain out. Make sure the frame is lower than the boom with the main
hoisted.
   The frame spread and shape will determine much of the final "look"

2-with the final frame design in place...tape it into shape (picture#041)
Use a magic marker to mark center of both for and aft frames. Mark center of
the
   sliding hatch in closed position as well.

3- take a "pattern paper" and align at the marked center on top of the
frames. Tape it to keep "centered". Run it down the side and cut the bottom
to the desired shape onto the combings. Mark where you want fasteners etc.
Use
the magic marker to trace the top center of the frames. This will give you a
    "half" pattern

4- Take another "pattern paper" and tape on the front beginning at center of
forward top frame and down to center forward of the closed sliding hatch.
    Now...wrap this sideways cutting out the desired shape...allowing for
any lines led aft or hand rails etc.  Again....trace the top center of the
frames.

5-..you now have 2 "half patterns" each is simply folded over to complete
the opposite side. The top is typically sunbrella and is one solid peace
that
    goes from combings on one sied, up and over the top frames and down to
the combings on the other. The forward patter has the windows in it.
    Both have "zippered flaps" that go over both fore and at frames.

6-zippers can be attached on top-aft so as to support a sunshade later
(works great!!)

7-Final (1st) install once complete...attach the points forward on either
side of the companionway. Do NOT go down sides. Use cord at aft end (see
pictures)
   to tighten the sunbrella...making sure things are centered. Once both
sides are secure aft...attach remaining points down the sides pulling to
"snug" the fit.

Confused?