I have been diagnosed with a disease and have to have limited sun exposure. Has anyone ever put a full camper enclosure on a Hunter 29.5?
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It's gonna get HOT!
D: I will tell you that it is going to get very hot if you do this. We have sun screen windows on our dodger. Even this cuts down on the breeze. If you have a full enclosure you may not be able to stand it. Can you wear long sleeved clothing that has UV protection and SPF sunscreen?
D: I will tell you that it is going to get very hot if you do this. We have sun screen windows on our dodger. Even this cuts down on the breeze. If you have a full enclosure you may not be able to stand it. Can you wear long sleeved clothing that has UV protection and SPF sunscreen?
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Don
same problem here
I am prone to skin cancer and am advised to stay out of the sun. I was very lucky that the 37.5 I bought came with a full camper enclosure. Although I'd like an opening between the dodger and bimini sometimes to see the sails, etc., the fixed "roof" basically forces me to stay in the shade - a good thing. The dodger/bimini is one full piece to the stern. It has plastic glass windows that zip in, bug screens that zip in, and sun shades that zip on and tie out to the lifelines. There are also two "windows" in the top with canvas flaps. I call them my sunroof. It's great. Go for it unless there are barriers with your model boat. I realize that's why you posted here. Not sure what Steve means about it being hot. The shade keeps it cool. Mine is dark blue which does seem to soak in the sun when it's hot. The newer model Hunters have light grey. I think that or beige some boat have would relect more of the heat. The added benefit is that in the fall/winter with all the plastic glass, it's like solarium. When it's freezing outside, I can be in the cockpit in short sleeve so long as the sun in shining.
I am prone to skin cancer and am advised to stay out of the sun. I was very lucky that the 37.5 I bought came with a full camper enclosure. Although I'd like an opening between the dodger and bimini sometimes to see the sails, etc., the fixed "roof" basically forces me to stay in the shade - a good thing. The dodger/bimini is one full piece to the stern. It has plastic glass windows that zip in, bug screens that zip in, and sun shades that zip on and tie out to the lifelines. There are also two "windows" in the top with canvas flaps. I call them my sunroof. It's great. Go for it unless there are barriers with your model boat. I realize that's why you posted here. Not sure what Steve means about it being hot. The shade keeps it cool. Mine is dark blue which does seem to soak in the sun when it's hot. The newer model Hunters have light grey. I think that or beige some boat have would relect more of the heat. The added benefit is that in the fall/winter with all the plastic glass, it's like solarium. When it's freezing outside, I can be in the cockpit in short sleeve so long as the sun in shining.
Camper Enclosure
Don: What I was assuming that the post was referring to is an enclosure that completely encloses the cockpit. This would include the dodger, bimini, side curtains (bimini to the gunwales) and rear enclosure. These are very common in our area. Many of the boaters (sail and power) are able to use their boats in any type of weather. The problem is that it creates a Hot House effect.
Don: What I was assuming that the post was referring to is an enclosure that completely encloses the cockpit. This would include the dodger, bimini, side curtains (bimini to the gunwales) and rear enclosure. These are very common in our area. Many of the boaters (sail and power) are able to use their boats in any type of weather. The problem is that it creates a Hot House effect.
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Bill Murray
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There is a 29.5 in Port Sanilac with a full enclosure - I will take pics next time I'm at the boat (just got back!) His setup is similar to mine - except I do not have the side panels made yet. check out the photo forum for the article "dodger-bimini-fly" or see link below. questions? my email is in the directory Bill Murray Good Faith H29.5
There is a 29.5 in Port Sanilac with a full enclosure - I will take pics next time I'm at the boat (just got back!) His setup is similar to mine - except I do not have the side panels made yet. check out the photo forum for the article "dodger-bimini-fly" or see link below. questions? my email is in the directory Bill Murray Good Faith H29.5
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Andy
Night sailing
I hope you find what you're looking for, but don't forget that you can sail at night! Count your lucky stars that you can still sail!
I hope you find what you're looking for, but don't forget that you can sail at night! Count your lucky stars that you can still sail!
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Mike
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Hey if you are still monitoring this thread, there is an article today (June 18) on Sailnet.com on this very subject
Hey if you are still monitoring this thread, there is an article today (June 18) on Sailnet.com on this very subject
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