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Carl B.
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Initially Posted - 11/08/2002 :  23:20:15  Show Profile
Looking for some ideas for a companionway Curtin or cover. Still want to sail this winter and need to keep the first & second mates out of the elements. Also enjoy sitting on boat when its raining and would like easy access and the elements out.

"OBLIVIOUS" C25 '82 #3098 SR/FK/Trad
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Bill Holcomb
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Response Posted - 11/09/2002 :  08:13:14  Show Profile
Hey Carl,

Welcome aboard. Check out the Tech Tips section (C25 part) and take a look at Snickerdoodle's clear plastic companionway cover. It snaps right on to the existing pop-top cover snaps and then rolls up for easy storage when not in use.

http://c25c250.best.vwh.net/restricted/sdhatcvr.jpg

Bill Holcomb - C25 Snickerdoodle #4839
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 11/09/2002 :  12:04:45  Show Profile
For shelter in the cockpit around the companionway and sailing in cold weather, not much beats a dodger, but they're expensive (I've been quoted about $1200). Some people have rigged much less expensive biminis (available at West, BoatUS, and Catalina Direct) so that they cover the companionway. A curtain can be rigged from the forward edge of the bimini down to the cabintop to increase the shelter sort of like a dodger, but that would be while at anchor, not under way. To keep the wind and spray off under sail, the dodger is the thing. Several are shown in the Tech Tips area--including one with handles on the outside for going forward around it--a good idea.

Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette-Honda "Passage" in SW CT
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Carl B.
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Response Posted - 11/09/2002 :  23:08:33  Show Profile
Thanks GUYS I seen those and was hoping for some other ideas

"OBLIVIOUS" C25 '82 #3098 SR/FK/Trad

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Douglas
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Response Posted - 11/11/2002 :  01:29:42  Show Profile  Visit Douglas's Homepage
Some times there are no realy good cheap alternatives. I wouldn't dream of owning a boat here in the Pacific Northwest without a dodger. Sitting still a boom tent works but once on the water out in the cold and wet ys just gota have a dodger. I also recomend realy good wet wether gear. Good boots and warm sox.

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jellyfish
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Response Posted - 11/11/2002 :  11:16:23  Show Profile
i have been thinking about having my canvas maker sew in some ribbing to extend the pop top cover into a dodger. any thoughts on this idea? seems to me you could fix it so that it would be sort of free standing supported by the pop top cover and leaned against the cabin?
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 11/12/2002 :  14:30:51  Show Profile
I think I can speak for the others when I say, "Huh?" <img src=icon_smile_question.gif border=0 align=middle>

Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette-Honda "Passage" in SW CT
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