There's a couple of ways to make them last longer. One is to protect them
from the sun the same way you protect sails. Put a tarp or somthing over
everything. The other is to get a frame with rear and side grab rails. Most
of the dodger wear I see is where hands are constantly holding.

M.

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
We've set about getting the C&C 32 a new dodger. None of my other boats
had
dodgers, so I know little about them. I see many owners leaving their
dodgers
up all season. Is this a safe practice? How long will they last? Is it
better
to put it away for weeks at a time....how many people here leave theirs up
all
season?


Thanks,

RB