Dodger Height with Flix

[Stu Jackson]

Thanks for the topic.  As a result, I took these flix yesterday.  I'm 5'-10" and rapidly shrinking!   

Our dodger is lower and also doesn't have a large curve on the top. 

I enjoy NOT having to look through plastic all day long.   

[Stu Jackson]

sitting then standing, bridge optional

[Kevin Henderson]

I've been following this thread for awhile now.  I have noted in previous posts about using a small stool to stand on in the cockpit to see over the Dodger.  I've been taking particular notice of the comments on important features the Dodger should have as well.  I'm lucky to report that my Dodger does have handles and I'm happy to attest to the fact that I would be lost (overboard ) without them.  Then Ron made a comment about ensuring that the front is the same height as the rear.  This is exactly the problem I am faced with.
Is there a (inexpensive) way to modify the height of the Dodger to even out the front and back heights?  And is it possible without changing the canvas fit or having to re drill new base plates for the support?  Curious to hear if anyone out there has been able to make a change without breaking the bank. 

[Stu Jackson]

Kevin, just look carefully at your dodger.  If you lower it, two things will happen:  the frames need to be shortened AND the canvas at the bottom of the dodger will have to be trimmed, including the front (maybe) and the sides which means the glass, too, although you may have enough fabric on the sides so the glass doesn't have to be cut.

If it was my boat, I'd simply ask my canvas - person (mine's a great lady  ).

[Ron Hill]

Kevin : Stu has a point. 
I'd guess that any good canvas shop could easily straighten your dodger out at a minimal cost.   

[Phil Spicer]

Have you thought about tipping the dodger back until the front & back are where you want them? Then add fabric over the existing fabric and add new fastners. New fabric starting just below the windows wouldn't look like a patch job. No change to the frame, but you may need to trim a little from the section you zip in between the bimini and dodger. Trying for a solution with cutting the frame.

[Stu Jackson]

DODGER FLAWS

I saw this the other day on a Sabre 32.

Can you spot the at least three (or four) flaws?

Compare it to the dodger on the boat in the background for starters.

[KWKloeber]

In need to clean my glasses.    "flaws" or just "differences"?

k

[Stu Jackson]

Two of what I would call "flaws" - safety items.

[Roc]

No hand holds is the first thing I noticed.

[KWKloeber]

Is that not a personal decision weighed based on what one feels are one's needs?  Y'know...... YBYC?

Maybe the owner never take sails in anything but calm conditions? 
Should everyone have jacklines -- just in case they MIGHT be needed? 
How about a harness and lanyard and cockpit strong points installed?

k