Hi All, I would like to install a Dodger on my 30 foot sailboat but I seem to have a dilemma....the traveler on this boat is located in the cockpit right outside of the companionway and I am not sure if this set up will allow me to add a dodger. I really think the location of the traveler is in the best place and would prefer not to move it to put in the dodger. Does anyone have a suggestion on how to work around this situation? Or am I going to have to forgo the dodger installation? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Jackie
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dodger
Hi there. we have a legend with a dodger, it came with it. it comes back to about 4 inches forward of the traveler/boom end. altho it doesnt provide shade at the wheel, it sure helps with exposure. im going to attach a photo so you can see it. we always discuss a bimini, but the boom comes back so far it would e hard to have one more than about 2 fee wide that would cover the wheel area.
Hi there. we have a legend with a dodger, it came with it. it comes back to about 4 inches forward of the traveler/boom end. altho it doesnt provide shade at the wheel, it sure helps with exposure. im going to attach a photo so you can see it. we always discuss a bimini, but the boom comes back so far it would e hard to have one more than about 2 fee wide that would cover the wheel area.
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deryk
moving the traveler
Hello, I have a Watkins 27 and my boat came with end of boom traveler setup... I wanted to install a bimini and eventually a dodger so I knew I had to move it. I went to harkens website (sorry dont have it on me Im at work) and picked up a medium sized kit and a 5 foot long track for about $400. I looked at the angle of the cabin top and how high i would need to raise it for sliding hatch to clear under it and went to west marine and got a piece of teak about 2x4x36 inches long. I decided 7 inches long would be long enough to get 3 long SS screws to hold the track in place, laid the track ontop of the wood on top of the cabin top and measured how much space was between the wood and the track and cut 2 7" long wedges that would fit in that gap, flipped the wedges under the rectangular 7 inch teak block and now the track sat flush on the teak. I needed 7" bolts to do the job of going through the track, teak, cabintop into a teak backing plate for inside the cabin... measured and eyeballed it a dozen times then started drilling then caulked it. I think its a much nicer setup, very strong with 6 SS bolts holding it down, and now I have my bimini up and in a few months will add my dodger. Good Luck deryk
Hello, I have a Watkins 27 and my boat came with end of boom traveler setup... I wanted to install a bimini and eventually a dodger so I knew I had to move it. I went to harkens website (sorry dont have it on me Im at work) and picked up a medium sized kit and a 5 foot long track for about $400. I looked at the angle of the cabin top and how high i would need to raise it for sliding hatch to clear under it and went to west marine and got a piece of teak about 2x4x36 inches long. I decided 7 inches long would be long enough to get 3 long SS screws to hold the track in place, laid the track ontop of the wood on top of the cabin top and measured how much space was between the wood and the track and cut 2 7" long wedges that would fit in that gap, flipped the wedges under the rectangular 7 inch teak block and now the track sat flush on the teak. I needed 7" bolts to do the job of going through the track, teak, cabintop into a teak backing plate for inside the cabin... measured and eyeballed it a dozen times then started drilling then caulked it. I think its a much nicer setup, very strong with 6 SS bolts holding it down, and now I have my bimini up and in a few months will add my dodger. Good Luck deryk
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Sanders LaMont
it's possible
We have the same traveler setup on our 37c, and had a shop (in San Diego) make a dodger for us. He had us both stand at the wheel to get the line-of-site and heights correct, then made a small dodger that allows just enough clearance for the mainsheet to move without rubbing. It works fine. I have seen set-ups that do this, and add a bimini with a zip-in-piece to close off the hole when not using the mainsail. I think the Island Packets all have a similar setup. FYI, the rigger told me the traveler in the cockpit was a much more efficient and safer set-up than moving it to the roof, though I know a lot of people have done that. Oh yeah, having the dodger custom made cost a lot of money, but in the long run has been worth it. The water and air off he California Pacific coast can get really cold. There's a photo in the photo forum archive that shows the dodger. Good luck, Sanders
We have the same traveler setup on our 37c, and had a shop (in San Diego) make a dodger for us. He had us both stand at the wheel to get the line-of-site and heights correct, then made a small dodger that allows just enough clearance for the mainsheet to move without rubbing. It works fine. I have seen set-ups that do this, and add a bimini with a zip-in-piece to close off the hole when not using the mainsail. I think the Island Packets all have a similar setup. FYI, the rigger told me the traveler in the cockpit was a much more efficient and safer set-up than moving it to the roof, though I know a lot of people have done that. Oh yeah, having the dodger custom made cost a lot of money, but in the long run has been worth it. The water and air off he California Pacific coast can get really cold. There's a photo in the photo forum archive that shows the dodger. Good luck, Sanders
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Sanders LaMont
herte's the link
cut and paste this for a good view of the dodger http://www.sailboatowners.com/album/display.tpl?fno=0&id=73204865157&bts=T
cut and paste this for a good view of the dodger http://www.sailboatowners.com/album/display.tpl?fno=0&id=73204865157&bts=T
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jackie
Thank you for the responses
Thank you very much for the replies and photos! This forum is a lifesaver for me. I have done some checking into moving the traveler but it seems that leaving it where it is will be the best for us. I am also in San Diego (north county) and got a bid for $1,500 for just the dodger. I am hoping I can get the entire set up for under $2,500 but I will have to have the canvas shop quote it.
Thank you very much for the replies and photos! This forum is a lifesaver for me. I have done some checking into moving the traveler but it seems that leaving it where it is will be the best for us. I am also in San Diego (north county) and got a bid for $1,500 for just the dodger. I am hoping I can get the entire set up for under $2,500 but I will have to have the canvas shop quote it.
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