Dodger Quotation

[Iron E]

Originally Posted by Dave9111

Sailrite:


If you go with a Red color, beware that both brands have issues with sun fading on Reds.

Almost all Vibrant Red products are made with organic pigments and dyes that are subject to fading when subjected to UV light. Off-reds like Wine, Maroon, and Bordeaux are usually more color-fast.

It's funny that I've known this for many years and still didn't even think of "fabrics." Thanks for bringing it up.

[MikeHoncho]

Originally Posted by Randy Bogardus

I’ve done some sewing on my boat and am a long term hands-on type of guy. I got a quote for a Sunbrella and SS dodger and decided I could build a hard dodger for way less money which worked out to be the case….way less $$$ but way more time to execute. Even with basic sewing skills dodger canvas sewing is not easy to get right and tight. My hard dodger has some advantages and also some disadvantages but I am happy with the outcome.

Well, by not paying yourself going shop rates and not needing to get it done for a business deadline (IE - eating mistakes and slow downs) of course you could make one cheaper, regardless of it being hard or soft. I bet the canvas guy could build one cheaper also......