The Canvas Store

Dodgers and Awnings,  Sailing Biminis!

Standard Dodgers
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Sail with one and you will never sail without one again. Guaranteed! At least that's what most of our customers tell us. Dodgers are a most welcome addition to your boat, extending your season by many weeks on each end. Keep your crew and cabin dry in heavy weather, while providing fresh air and ventilation below.

 

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 Beneteau 361 in Brass with Oyster Trim                                          
Island Packet 31 in Jockey Red with White Trim

And, we offer them in a variety of styles, and options to suit the most discriminating sailors. All Glen Raven Sunbrella® colors and others as well. Our standard Dodger, the most popular style of Dodger, is available a with 7/8" stainless frame, in place of the standard 3/4" frame. Welded rear bow handrails are available on 7/8" frames. Clear vinyl side ports can be made with circle or triangular shapes.

Removable Side Curtains:
Although seen more often, and, more popular in southern waters, Dodgers with removable side curtains create a greater feeling of openness, because of the increased window area, and, when the curtains are off. Easily removed and installed, they are secured to the main sections using heavy duty zippers. Sun blockstrips protect the clear vinyl from burning over the frame area.

 

Fixed Bracing:
Fixed Forward, or, Aft, Bracing provides for a more rigid Dodger, while allowing the same openness as with removable side curtains when the wings are secured forward. When the wings are secured aft, they afford the same measure of teather protection as with the standard Dodger. The additional stiffness provided makes the use of the rear bow for support a secure matter. Fixed bracing is recommended for Dodger/ Bimini combinations allowing easier access to and from the cockpit.

 

Dodger Awnings:
Our optional Dodger Awning attachment adds additional shade, plus weather protection for the helmsman in inclement weather. Although not intended as an aft enclosure, the awning extension is easily rigged, or secured down, by one person in less than a minute under adverse wind conditions. We've tested them successfully in gale force winds. You can even sail with it using a cabin top traveler system. It comes complete with line, telescoping awning pole and stowage bag.


The Canvas Store
11 Mill Dam Rd  /  Huntington , NY 11743
Phone: (631) 549-0970 /  Fax: (631) 549-0977 / Email: info@thecanvasstore.com