I'm considering replacing my dodger on my Catalina 34. Does anyone have any general idea on what the cost should be?
Catalina 34 dodger
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This should give you some idea as to costs. Get 3 quotes from local canvas shops and go from there.
Recent Thread on Bimini/Dodge Price
Shop around, you should be able to find a local canvas shop to build you a custom, xlnt quality dodger for $3500 - 4000. Stainless steel frame with welded grab bar across the back, high quality isinglas windows with protective canvas covers, detachable side panels, synthetic edge liner(not leather), UV proof thread, custom fit and installation, etc.
If you have the shop just duplicate the old cover and use the same frame, it will reduce the cost considerable. But you still want the craftsman to fit and install it.... that'll make it easier to guarantee you get what you want.
If you have the shop just duplicate the old cover and use the same frame, it will reduce the cost considerable. But you still want the craftsman to fit and install it.... that'll make it easier to guarantee you get what you want.
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Joe has the cost about right............I would budget $5,000 minimum and depends on window glass material, window covers or not and if so padded or non padded window covers.
Joe has the cost about right............I would budget $5,000 minimum and depends on window glass material, window covers or not and if so padded or non padded window covers.
And with side handles. Do NOT get one without them.
For your C34, you should also join and ask on the C34 forum. Here's two earlier threads on dodgers:
Dodgers & Canvas 101 thanks to Maine Sail
sticker shock for dodger/bimini
Dodger Height 101 with Pictures and Links
Dodger Height with Flix
The budget cost I quoted above assumed NO NEW FRAME based on my experience 2 years ago for my Hunter 46
This was a thread a few weeks ago. Here is link that I thought outstanding...
Custom Cover Duplication From Your Original | CopyCovers
Send us your worn boat cover, bimini top, pool cover, or fabric item. CopyCovers reproduces it in Sunbrella® fabric from the original pattern and ships nationwide.
copycovers.com
They will make a direct copy of your dodger..
Rick
That's if the old dodger fit.This was a thread a few weeks ago. Here is link that I thought outstanding...
Custom Cover Duplication From Your Original | CopyCovers
Send us your worn boat cover, bimini top, pool cover, or fabric item. CopyCovers reproduces it in Sunbrella® fabric from the original pattern and ships nationwide.copycovers.com
They will make a direct copy of your dodger..
Rick
I would rather look at their work first and go from there. Im in Australia and lucky enough to know a good canvas man for nearly 20 years. He is by all means not the cheapest but his work is fantastic.