Dodger for my 310

mfarinas · Feb 23, 2013

I have a 310 in Dunedin, FL. This is a short distance from JSI. I just left a message for Sandra, or you can contact me at 786-863-1588.

rpwillia · Feb 24, 2013

I have been considering a new dodger

2-3 years ago I contacted JSI about a new dodger and they acted like I had a 3rd eye. Be interesting to hear about how this turns out.

mfarinas · Feb 25, 2013

Thank you Ron. I just heard a phone message (Monday at 8:00 pm ET) from Sandra. My phone was on vibrate and was not aware of it. So I left a message for her in her cell. I can meet with the JSI reps Thursday or Friday of this week, or any time next week. Hope they can make a dodger for your 310. We have a dodger on our 310, but have not used it this year. It did come in handy a couple of years ago when the winters here in Dunedin were considered to be the worse winters in about 80 years.

rpwillia · Feb 26, 2013

My problem

deke said:
Hi Ray, I hope to have a design and quote soon. I will forward same to you at that time. Ron

Ron, One issue I had was I want to lower my dodger about 2 inches so I can see without having to get on my tippy toes. Seemed like a lot to ask at the time.

JK_Boston_Catalina310 · Feb 27, 2013

rpwillia said:
Ron, One issue I had was I want to lower my dodger about 2 inches so I can see without having to get on my tippy toes. Seemed like a lot to ask at the time.

Man, some days I really curse Catalina for the height of their dodger. It's exactly at eye level for me.

Tom J · Feb 27, 2013

JK_Boston_Catalina310 said:
Man, some days I really curse Catalina for the height of their dodger. It's exactly at eye level for me.

I'm okay as long as I wear sneakers.

rpwillia · Feb 27, 2013

My thoughts

I have some of those fittings that you put into the canvas. I may just cut the stupid thing down to where I want it, install those things and then I have something to give to a canvas guy to make it the way I want. Other problem is I want to change a few other things with my dodger like a window in the front that just zips out instead of rolls up.

Long Story · Mar 1, 2013

I ended up with a little step platform that I stand on to see over the bar. Yes it should have been about 3"-4" lower. More what I have heard called an East Coast Style. I believe overall the boat would have better lines with a lower dodger. It would have to "Ramp up" to allow the helms person to stay out of the Werther and see, but you could also added a window to the filler section. One other things we did was to sew little "Wings" (sorry no photo, maybe in the spring) to keep the cockpit dryer. If you look the filler section is much more narrow at the front edge then the dodger is. So we sewed triangles of material so that the filler is now the width of the dodger in front, and taper to the width of the Bimini at the rear. Amazed how much rain this keeps from rolling into the cockpit, and keeps the seats dryer now.

Bob James · Mar 1, 2013

I loved my original dodger from JSI that came with the boat when new. After 11 seasons I need new canvas. Thought it would be a good idea to buy it through JSI since they had the dimensions, etc. Bad idea! They did not have dimensions and asked me to ship the old dodger canvas to them so they could make sure "it would fit". New dodger received and as I installed it I found that many of the fastener posts installed on my boat were exactly where the new canvas had seams and zippers. I opted not to move fasteners on the boat and the install looks like crap (to me). Others don't notice unless I point it out. Bottom line I would strongly recommend going to a local canvas shop! Emphasis on strongly.

Tom J · Mar 1, 2013

Long Story said:
I ended up with a little step platform that I stand on to see over the bar. Yes it should have been about 3"-4" lower. More what I have heard called an East Coast Style. I believe overall the boat would have better lines with a lower dodger. It would have to "Ramp up" to allow the helms person to stay out of the Werther and see, but you could also added a window to the filler section. One other things we did was to sew little "Wings" (sorry no photo, maybe in the spring) to keep the cockpit dryer. If you look the filler section is much more narrow at the front edge then the dodger is. So we sewed triangles of material so that the filler is now the width of the dodger in front, and taper to the width of the Bimini at the rear. Amazed how much rain this keeps from rolling into the cockpit, and keeps the seats dryer now.

Great idea. The rain pours onto the cockpit seats in mini waterfalls at the forward edge of the filler piece, just as you describe. I'll mention your 'wings' to the admiral, she's pretty handy with a sewing machine.

Long Story · Jun 5, 2013

Have any photos by any chance??? (Did you go with the couple inches lower?) Maybe I will get a chance to see it first hand, as I have a trip across the lake planed for early August and will be in Charlevoix for a night or two...

Stu Jackson · Jun 5, 2013

Your height may have an effect on your choice. Our PO was very short, so is our dodger. I love it.

http://c34.org/bbs/index.php/topic,7161.msg48499.html#msg48499

stewy · Jun 18, 2013

If I bought a C310 without a dodger and bimini what would I expect to pay ball park for the complete enclosure including sides and rear?

Long Story · Jun 18, 2013

About 5 Boat Bucks

B(reak) O(out) A(another) T(thousand)

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