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H260 Dodger
My understanding of the purpose of a dodger is to keep crew dry and out of the wind. The H26/260 has no side decks so installation of real dodger is not possible. However, the closest thing to a dodger I've seen on the H26/260 is the pop-top canvas sold on the chandlery. Designed as a camper canvas some people sail with it up. This seems to work as a partial dodger even though it adds to the freeboard.
My understanding of the purpose of a dodger is to keep crew dry and out of the wind. The H26/260 has no side decks so installation of real dodger is not possible. However, the closest thing to a dodger I've seen on the H26/260 is the pop-top canvas sold on the chandlery. Designed as a camper canvas some people sail with it up. This seems to work as a partial dodger even though it adds to the freeboard.
Pop top
I have the pop top and I use it only to convert my H260 from a sailboat to a floating camper. I never sail with it up. It severely decreases visibility, and creates a lot of windage when raised. Besides that, it's ugly as sin.
With that said, I created a second part to the pop top to cover the companionway and use those two combined when 'hanging out.' Combined they offer great protection against weather and skeeters, increased headroom in the cabin and create a feeling of spaciousness.
I have the pop top and I use it only to convert my H260 from a sailboat to a floating camper. I never sail with it up. It severely decreases visibility, and creates a lot of windage when raised. Besides that, it's ugly as sin.
With that said, I created a second part to the pop top to cover the companionway and use those two combined when 'hanging out.' Combined they offer great protection against weather and skeeters, increased headroom in the cabin and create a feeling of spaciousness.- Status