Portable shade cover for
Dodger and
center cockpit.
From Home Depot ,,,under $50
6ea. 10' lengths of 1/2 PVC pipe, when joined in pairs = 20'
Make 3 arches over main boom from Main
Mast to Mizzen
mast.
Attached at the life lines.
Covered in a tarp.
Tarp comes down to top of
lifelines.
Tarp grommets tied to life lines for additional
security ,,holds well in strong
wind.
Creates sun and
weather protection for
Dodger.
Tall enough to walk around the
deck under it.
Aft Corners clip to allow easy ingress and egress to
cockpit when in a Marina.
6 minutes for 2 people to put up or take down.
PVC Pipes stored in 4" ABS pipe lashed to the toe rail when not in use.
Someday will upgrade tarp to some UV stable
fabric of some sort. Not gonna be
cheap. but will look classier than a tarp.
Going on two years ...has paid for itself in added life to Full Dodger.
Blocks Sun, rain, and bird poop.