Dodger

mphalv · Oct 22, 2008

I consider a dodger absolutely essential. Sailing is much more fun if one
is not taking waves over the deck! We had our dodger made by Diana Webb of
the Vega Association of Great Britain a few years ago and have been very happy
with it. I don\'t recall the exact cost, but it was actually less than a
local guy had quoted us. We liked the idea that she custom built it for the
Vega. I don\'t know whether she is still making them or not. Steve Birch would
be able to tell you.

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V1826 Double Fantasy
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stevebirch2002 · Oct 22, 2008

Hi All

Diana Webb still makes the Dodger (Sprayhood in UK language!) to order.

Email me offgroup for pricing etc (steve@...)

Each is handmade by Diana and she is a real craftswoman. Only for Series I & II Vegas. Im afraid she cxannot make them for teh Vegas with the wide coamings.

Cheers

Steve B

j.hunter9999 · Oct 22, 2008

I do consider a dodger ALMOST essential for offshore cruising. Given a limited budget, I
can think of several other more important items (such as a self-steering gear, or a decent
stove, or a wind generator, or possibly a heater...if I were cruising someplace a bit cooler).
However, a properly designed dodger can be a real lifesaver. I'm not sure how Diana's are
made...but if they come past the companionway far enough, it will keep you out of the sun
for several hours a day. In addition, on those particular days when the spray is coming
over the bow, the dodger will help to keep you dry. Keep in mind that on light wind days,
you'll probably want to go without it to avoid the (slightly) additional drag.

I wouldn't be too concerned about the visibility issue. Its not so much of a problem that
you cant overcome it. In addition, in bluewater, you'll be looking around anyway. Coming
in to an anchorage (or mooring), you can always drop it before hand.

Also, I've ordered stuff from Steve. Even if he is not involved with the sale of a dodger, he
won't steer you wrong.

Best of luck.

Hunter

hheiduck · Oct 22, 2008

Hi all,
Got mine from Diana about 4 years ago (could be 5 years). Put it up soon after and it's been up ever since, year round, and it has suffered nothing, it is like new today.
It is much sturdier than the original and the "glass" is still completely clear with NO maintenance whatsoever.
It really is a great product, as is everything I've ordered from Steve, or in the case of the dodger, from Diana.

Cheers,
Hans Heiduck
V-1874, "Flicka"

hheiduck · Oct 22, 2008

I don't know what Diana gets for a new dodger, or if she still makes them even, but though I'm not sure what I paid 4 or 5 years ago, I am sure it was maybe half that much or less.
As noted in my last e-mail, it has held up perfectly since then and has been up year round.

Good luck in your search,

Hans Heiduck
V-1874, "Flicka"

vega1860 · Oct 23, 2008

Having sailed across the deep blue without one, we consider a dodger
essential and put it ahead of self steering gear in terms of
priorities. As with everything else, you get what you pay for, good
bad or ugly. We had specific ideas about what we wanted and were
willing to pay for it. Ours cost about $2000 installed and we think
it was worth every penny.

Diana's spray hoods are excellent and made to fit the Vega so if you
don't want to go through the trouble and expense of having one custom
designed and built to order I think that is the way to go. Howard
Barbour recently showed me the one he got from Diana for "Shiva". He
is quite pleased with it.

Fair Winds,

Chuck Rose
SV Lealea, V1860

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j.hunter9999 · Feb 22, 2011

Has anyone ordered a Sailrite dodger kit for a series II Vega (the one with the fixed boom)? Or ordered a dodger from someone else? What measurements did you have to provide? Were you able to get something with hand holds on top (to hold on to when going forward with the dodger up)? Do you have a design and measurements to share? I reached out to Diana Webb and she may be a bit busy right now.

Thanks,

Jack
Bella - V2620

j.hunter9999 · Feb 27, 2011

Just wanted to take one more shot at this before I order a kit and commit myself to hours of agony.

Thanks,
Jack

TJBurkett · Feb 28, 2011

Jack,

I've done a lot of canvas work on my series I but I decided against doing the dodger myself when I started looking into what it entailed. I had a local company called ALMO Canvas (Baltimore, MD) make a dodger using the old frame for just over 1K$. It doesn't have handholds for going forward which I have thought about adding. Other then that I couldn't be happier-it looks great and works great. I've had it on through two full seasons and it's still in great shape. They came out to the boat and measured so I didn't have to do anything besides write the check.

Tom

tiempo2010 · Feb 28, 2011

But writing the check is sometimes the hardest part!

j.hunter9999 · Feb 28, 2011

I recently received a quote from Island Nautical Canvas that I'm going to take advantage of. I'll give them a call tomorrow. Will let you know what I end up doing. Thanks for the helpful advice!

Jack
Bella - V2620

TJBurkett · Mar 1, 2011

Oh it's never easy-but sometimes it is easier then having to look at a %$#-uped job that will have to be repeated anyway.

pjacobs55 · Jan 29, 2014

Does anyone have the name and phone of the English lady that makes the nice dodger? Nicholas H. Walsh Admiralty and maritime law; Commercial law Nicholas H. Walsh P.A.120 Exchange StreetP.O. Box 7206Portland Maine 04112-7206Phone: 207/772-2191Fax: 207/774-3940 This email is from a law firm and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If you suspect you received it in error, please delete the email and contact us.

drmegsdad · Jan 29, 2014

I too need a new dodger made for my series one Vega, I assume they are the same. Maybe we could get a multi-dodger discount....Sent from my iPad

newboldnoyes · Jan 29, 2014

New dodger for me too, in down east Maine, Yacht Penelope. If we can't get to the nice English seamstress perhaps among us all we can find a good New English seamstress ... & a more rugged design than the one that came with these yachts. from myphone nn

zarzeckistephan · Jan 29, 2014

I will need one as well for Cotillon V3364Stephan Zarzecki+32498111362Sent from my iPadLe 29 janv. 2014 à 15:52, "Nico Walsh" <nwalsh@...> a écrit :

stevebirch2002 · Jan 29, 2014

Hi All

Diana Webb is still making the dodgers, if you send
me an email at steve@... I can forward the
details to Diana

Cheers

Steve Birch
From: Newbold Noyes
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 7:09 PM
To: AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [AlbinVega] Dodger
New dodger for me too, in down east Maine, Yacht Penelope. If we
can't get to the nice English seamstress perhaps among us all we can find a good
New English seamstress ... & a more rugged design than the one that came
with these yachts.
from myphone nn
On Jan 29, 2014, at 1:02 PM, Scott McMahon scott.mcmahon17@...
wrote:

stevebirch2002 · Jan 29, 2014

Diana Webb - 0044 (0)208 642
9521

Cheers

Steve B
From: Hans Sand big
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 4:35 PM
To: AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [AlbinVega] Dodger
I too need a new dodger made for my series one Vega, I assume they are the
same. Maybe we could get a multi-dodger discount....Sent from my
iPad
On Jan 29, 2014, at 9:52 AM, "Nico Walsh" nwalsh@... wrote:

stevebirch2002 · Jan 29, 2014

I know Diana can only do Series I and Series II
Vegas. The coachroof of the Seies III is completely different.

From: stephan zarzecki Gmail
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 7:48 PM
To: AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com
Cc: Albin Vega Groups
Subject: Re: [AlbinVega] Dodger
 

I will need one as well for Cotillon V3364Stephan Zarzecki
+32498111362
Sent from my iPad
Le 29 janv. 2014 à 15:52, "Nico Walsh" <nwalsh@...> a écrit :