On Tue, 10 Feb 2004 09:00:49 GMT, Peter HK wrote:
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Any comments or suggestions on replacing a bimini-dodger with a
fiberglass
hardtop? I am in the initial planning stages and looking for input.


If you sail in moderate temps and latitudes a hard doger is an excellent
way to add 15' to your boat. It is the best thing i did to my boat, Make
it strong enough to walk on so you can reef while standing on it. I put
the solar panels there.
in cooler climates it turns into a greenhouse and extends the sailing
season months! Rainy days and nightime passages are very pleasant. I look
around at others in their raingear sopping wet and i am siting inside
sipping tea watching my chart plotter laptop and wondering why,,,unless it
makes you feel like your roughing it?

As to the 'wagon effect' just sail it.
Rick