Dodger Needed - 1978 H33

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okiman

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Oct 1, 2005
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Hunter Cherubini 33_77-83 Okinawa, Japan
This is my second attempt to reach someone who has had a dodger made for their H33 Cherubini. I have a 1978 H33C and need a dodger made. I live overseas so having someone come to the boat isn't possible and where I live, no one local makes dodgers. Has anyone had a dodger made for their H33 and if so, where did you get it from? I need someone who has the pattern and can make me one and mail it to me. Any assistance will be appreciated.
 
Jun 2, 2004
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Hunter 33_77-83 Montevallo Al
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You may be able to get some advice from David Underwood who frequents this site. Look him up in the owner directory. Link is to an elegant dodger project Underwood did himself. 78 H33 should be the same in the dodger portions of the boat.
 
Jun 4, 2004
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Hunter 33_77-83 SubBaseNLon Groton, CT
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I doubt the small canvas shops keep the patterns, I know the guy that did mine doesn't. No room to store the bulky patterns. I don't recall finding mail order sources for dodgers either, very bulky, very boat specific. But here's a idea. The HOW Chandlery does custom Bimini's. Get a small one made up to your specs. Add heavy duty zippers to the forward and side edges. Make up plastic "windows" to zip on, snaps to hold the bottom edges down and you have a California style dodger with fully removable glass. Would require some sewing and canvas (plastic) work on your part, but might be doable. I think Don Casey's book on canvas repair includes making dodgers. You might want to consider a complete do-it-yourself job. I've seen how my canvas guy does it, it's more art than science, and a lot of labor. A final thought might be asking if anyone has an old dodger for an H-33 for sail. You wouldn't know the condition or size, but it would give you a frame, the canvas could be replaced at a later time. My old dodger just sold through a local consignment shop. Just some thoughts. Dale Baker, formerly resident of Fussa Shi, Tokyo Prefecture
 
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Daryl

Here's the answer!

Island Nautical has the pattern for almost every production boat and can have a dodger in your hands in about three weeks. Nobody beats their prices
 
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