On Mon, 9 Feb 2004 18:11:56 -0600, "Rick & Linda Bernard" wrote:

Any comments or suggestions on replacing a bimini-dodger with a fiberglass
hardtop? I am in the initial planning stages and looking for input.

Thanks


Maybe it's just me, but.....
The last time I sailed, it was on a Catalina 36 with a full dodger....
top, front, sides..all except the back. Folks, I got seasick for the
first time sailing...actually motoring. The "station wagon effect"
allowed the exhaust to flood the cockpit. I went forward on the
deck several times, and that calmed my stomach.

Is this common? Or is it a dodger design problem? Any advice
how to minimize the effect? Short of motoring in reverse?
Thanks,
Norm