I've always had a policy to never criticize another man's dodger, but there's nothing to criticize here! A proper hard dodger may be a distant second when it comes to reasons for building boats from metal, for many owners, but I put it almost even with hull strength myself. I understand not wanting to complicate the sleek beauty of a pure sailing craft, but up here, north of 50 lat in Canada, if you don't have wind protection you won't wont long have eyes to see her beauty with. She's shaping up to be all-latitude, custom draught, straight-upwind magic-machine! I love it!
@captainscarlegs3621
Ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment. The dodger was essential and I love it, No sticking my head to a face full of salt spray. Sun shade and I am planning to soon have roll down sides and one across the back for strong downwind conditions
@mikaeelshabazz5376
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you’ve got some protection from the elements now. It was BRUTAL watching you sail before in adverse weather conditions
@captainscarlegs3621
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Yes it will make a big difference to comfort and keeping a better watch.
@jamesb.funkiii5647
2 жыл бұрын
Great job! The look is perfect. I built cloth dodgers for 34 years, that dodger is one of the best I’ve seen. You should be very proud.
@claverton
4 ай бұрын
Pretty fantastic result for $500! This will make a huge difference to your comfort.
@davidwoods304
Жыл бұрын
Well done, be so much more comfortable.
@captainscarlegs3621
Жыл бұрын
Huge difference in comfort. Stops the spray and good sun shade.
@Sailspirit99
2 жыл бұрын
One of the nicest dodgers I’ve seen. Great design, well done
@rovertasmania7033
2 жыл бұрын
That is fantastic dodger, really suits the lines of the boat... in fact I actually like it with the dodger better than without. Well done.
@Rottingboards
2 жыл бұрын
I love the new dodger! Great job making it from scratch.
@roidigitalggroup1721
7 ай бұрын
Love your channel's content your awesome
@captainscarlegs3621
7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
@skousend
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Bring on the dancing girls!
@drjasper100
2 жыл бұрын
Very very good 👍
@danielavero265
2 жыл бұрын
Great job !! Makes the boat look more Ocean ready.
@Dlawler
2 жыл бұрын
I was concerned when I seen the words hard dodger. But I think you've nailed the perfect mix of function and form
@tishburris1748
9 ай бұрын
The dodger looks great!
@richardsue1
Жыл бұрын
Dogs out a smile on my face 👍
@richardsue1
Жыл бұрын
Put
@mmac4047
2 жыл бұрын
If you add red and white led light strips under the dodger and hide the wire down the posts, if you ever build and another or modify it put 3/4 dams to direct water that is forced thru the sheet holes backout the sides, and if you put same on roof and direct the water down you can fill fresh water from rains in to tanks. I like hand holds on corners where I’m turning in to or out of smaller spaces. The windows end up stronger if you run a t bar down the center like a nascar or race car. Put snaps on your window hard ware so you can snap a shade on the window and save the acrylic over time and the temp under the cover. Looks like you have room for a Jeep windshield wiper. Good work, enjoy.
@davidnelson3411
2 жыл бұрын
That dodger looks really great.
@markfarnell183
2 жыл бұрын
nice work. It looks like it was always meant to be there
@torbenbohansen7643
2 жыл бұрын
A craftsman, by the grace of God.
@interestedlen8823
2 жыл бұрын
Bloody lovely job! Your dodger looks completely pro - could have come with the boat, really stylish.
@captainscarlegs3621
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@tishburris1748
9 ай бұрын
Nothing works better than a dodger.
@fernet6620
2 жыл бұрын
You have a beautiful boat!
@captainscarlegs3621
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you . I'm very happy with it.
@gregmorgan8900
Жыл бұрын
Great trade skills, well done on a fine looking dodger. Good to see your OH & S safety thongs were worn through out the build.
@captainscarlegs3621
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. safety thongs
@pardus8panthera5
Жыл бұрын
Good work. Respect that you are doing so many jobs that ordinary people would call up a tradesman for. Good Luck & fair winds.
@julesmoto9022
2 жыл бұрын
Mate that is an awesome job and a credit to you. It's got fantastic lines and I'm a pretty critical guy when it comes to aesthetics
@captainscarlegs3621
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Once it's built there is no turning back unless you cut it off. I'm happy with it. Took a little getting used to with the change
@M3rVsT4H
2 жыл бұрын
I like the lines and angles you went with, compliments the boat nicely.
@Not_Sure_
2 жыл бұрын
That looks really good.
@captainscarlegs3621
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@Cptnbond
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent work skills with the aluminum and the design of the dodger. I think it just looks right for the boat. Cheers.
@wyattfamily8997
2 жыл бұрын
The slope of the front section of the dodger saves it from being ugly and in fact adds to the sleek siloette from my perspective. Well done, the change is all "gain" in both presentation and practicality.
@brianparravicino163
2 жыл бұрын
That's a darn fine looking dodger, well done captain.
@captainscarlegs3621
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@rayeaglenz
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, you did a brilliant job of crafting that, well done, look forward to more videos 👍😊
@Maddie-Girl
2 жыл бұрын
Nice job would of be much nicer if welder had a tig welder anyways you made it work cheers ,,
@petereldred5794
Жыл бұрын
Good job, need a new adventure to test it
@jbuckley2546
2 жыл бұрын
I'm like you, I often think that a dodger spoils the lines of a yacht but that's a peach and really suits the boat. EDIT Can't wait for the dancing girls episode.
@captainscarlegs3621
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I better hurry with the dancing girls before the solar goes on
@christopherlynch4347
2 жыл бұрын
Looks really solid, aesthetics are still good.
@emilioplentz
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations ! Job well done !
@captainscarlegs3621
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Antipodean33
2 жыл бұрын
hehehe faring, what a job, building my kayak and boat out of ply glass epoxy, when I got to the faring stage I said to everyone who mentioned my faring work "mate this isn't a show boat, this is having the work boat finish" I admire those dudes who can fare it to a gel coat looking finish, I just haven't the patience for that
@captainscarlegs3621
2 жыл бұрын
I agree. When I built my last boat yes I had more patience for bog and sanding. Now it's more about getting it going. I can come back to it some time down the track if it needs repainting.
@bishopkinlyside8477
2 жыл бұрын
Hi mate the dodger looks good it was so much easier to sail now Especially in bad weather we won’t be getting pepper sprayed I love the videos Cliff from Logan city Queensland Australia
@captainscarlegs3621
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Cliff. Glad you enjoyed. I'll try to keep more coming. Right now the hydrolic keel is being repaired.
@dingobeaver6919
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to here you took future potential weigh load capabilities into account, one just never knows :). Looks great job such a fine looking boat
@analyser32
2 жыл бұрын
Great job mate.
@waynemacdonald757
2 жыл бұрын
looks amazing
@triggertk
2 жыл бұрын
looking gooood!
@diegodevops4151
2 жыл бұрын
Great Job. Love the boat. This is my first video from your channel.
@raymiller315
2 жыл бұрын
Theres an amazing amount of work put in there, well done! Definitely hard to balance form and function, but those aft supports look really good. Might want to consider a gas strut vang next, in case you ever accidentally erased the topping lift too much!
@captainscarlegs3621
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Yes the aft supports are made to balance the look of the structure
@fromshit7547
2 жыл бұрын
Figi can pickup half dozen dancing gals 👍😊😁🏝️
@2dogsnight
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful lines on this boat.....and new dodger 💙!!
@Jakfilm
2 жыл бұрын
I think that looks pretty great; well done.
@MichaelFalveyTywardreath
2 жыл бұрын
Watched your video Blue, all the way through.........That's a lovely design and enhances the boat's lines. Also thats going to make long offshore hauls a real joy, there's something really fascinating in a man's heart about being in the great outdoors and snug at the same time with something you've crafted yourself.
@captainscarlegs3621
2 жыл бұрын
Very kind of you and it will make long sails much more comfortable. Thanks
@booy1910
2 жыл бұрын
Respect, beautiful dodger .
@georgepeat5269iearth
2 жыл бұрын
Top notch from a greenhorn perspective, practical lines, looking forward to a sailing video with the new look out where she belongs. Thank you for getting online again. From -30 Saskatchewan, Canada.
@ladyrita3667
2 жыл бұрын
Massive work , perfectly done! Its beautiful!!
@jumpleadsx2
2 жыл бұрын
Good work. Looks and function.
@zerofox7347
2 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic job! I love it.
@awbskymac8149
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent job And very good documentary video Certainly will be strong enough - well done - will make sailing a drier experience and increase the inside area - looks great too
@latitudeash
2 жыл бұрын
You would get more view if you do put dancing girls on top. 🤣😂🤣. I liked it better before, but it’s the best look to get shelter on this boat. Good job
@TheShavrotin
Жыл бұрын
teşekkürler.
@theosphilusthistler712
2 жыл бұрын
Least dodgy dodger ever. I think of all the KZitem sailing channels this is my fave vessel. And if you had 6 dancing girls on top of that hard top you'd be the same as every other sailing channel.
@captainscarlegs3621
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks and maybe the six dancing girl dream might come true one day or not.
@marcoadelporto
2 жыл бұрын
Wowwwww......what a spectacular job you have done! Great!!!! Lot of hours dedicated there!!! Proud of you Captain.
@kennytopfer3456
2 жыл бұрын
looks great mate. very nice boat.
@santiagoiritxity
Жыл бұрын
great video!
@captainscarlegs3621
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@RandyWHorton
2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful, looks great 👍🏻
@captainscarlegs3621
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@Sail2Learn
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!!! 🙂
@arvindmaharaj5615
2 жыл бұрын
Love your vids. Great work on that dodger by Sanjeev and you. If you know him, say hello to RSYC Commodore (Spencer Ah Sam) - he knows my brother (Praveen Maharaj) who lives in Suva! Stay safe & good wishes from Perth, WA. Arvind
@davesaunders3569
2 жыл бұрын
You've done a great job here, took your time and did it properly. Sometimes these things look awful but this I think adds to the look of the boat. Nice!
@wanderlust101
2 жыл бұрын
I like it... looks good
@philgray1023
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent work. I reckon it looks pretty good, so as long as you are happy that is the main thing. We can fully enclose our cockpit and even in Queensland summer we leave it closed up. It keeps the cockpit very clean. Of course it is a bit toasty until you open it up. Your costs were pretty reasonable. A bloke near us had only the canvas dodger replaced on his Top Hat. It cost (wait for it) A$4600. Just for the canvas and clears and it was tiny. On the tube bending, I made a jig using pine and by putting a hole saw on my bench drill. Just drilled about 20 holes, cut them in half and screwed them to a hardwood sleeper. Then used ratchet straps on each end of the tube to bend it down. Worked pretty well. 4 hours to build and did the job in 4 minutes.
@captainscarlegs3621
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. That canvas wouldn't cost much in material. I guess the sailmaker cost ads up.yes the side roll downs will be change the whole boat and give a good outside area
@glynwillmoth7617
2 жыл бұрын
I think it looks fantastic and adds so much more to your yacht well done.
@rickreid8149
2 жыл бұрын
nice one and doesn't look like a dog house the way some end up
@captainscarlegs3621
2 жыл бұрын
I like that term dog house. Thanks.
@davidwarnes5158
2 жыл бұрын
A great design. Awesome for the solar ,
@roadboat9216
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, I love it. You did an incredible first class job. You could turn a 360 and that dodger would still be fine. I made the comment in your last video sailing to Fiji. I made a comment about no dodger/bimini. Well you sure took care of that! Wonderful. It will change your life underway.
@captainscarlegs3621
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks I did make it big and it has changed the boat. Unfortunately I injured myself. So will have to wait a bit before going out to try it out properly
@roadboat9216
2 жыл бұрын
@@captainscarlegs3621 OH, so sorry. Heal well.
@gunghoadventures871
2 жыл бұрын
Wise choice
@karlmoderna
2 жыл бұрын
Have always raised my curiosity how boatyards are keen to design and sell boats that are like cars without the roof. Sort of, you buy a Mercedes and then spend countless time putting up a shelter from sun and rain. Does anyone has an explanation? Anyway super great job I think this one fits perfectly the style of the boat
@discord2000
2 жыл бұрын
So good, beats breathing in all that fibreglass dust, eh? Bit of kero in a squirty bottle helps for cutting ally with tungsten blades.
@captainscarlegs3621
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly. The fibre dust and all the bog would probably be more work. Thanks for the tip on cutting. Will try that.
@cnc75adventures49
2 жыл бұрын
Looks good and very secure 👍👍
@matthewginn3732
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting
@jslade60
Жыл бұрын
It would have made a much smoother appearance if you would have used Bondo on those rough spots and cracks. That's the way they build yachts believe it or not. Most of the fancy yachts you see have at least one inch of Bondo all over them, shaping them but they turn out nice!
@chappy6817
2 жыл бұрын
Money well spent mate.
@LGWinberg
2 жыл бұрын
Really nice work! 👍
@davefoster7770
2 жыл бұрын
Looks awesome. Price doesn't seem too gougy. Look forward to your next vid.
@peterostrom8371
2 жыл бұрын
Looks great!
@sailingcitrinesunset4065
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video! Practical use has to take priority over looks and it still looks great.
@qb6025
2 жыл бұрын
Painting it different color than white would preserve the look, I think.
@captainscarlegs3621
2 жыл бұрын
Yes I agree. I liked the grey colour it was but the sun is heating it up till you can't touch it. Really makes the inside hot. I have put insulation inside the aft section that had none but not the sides of the cockpit. Not sure what to do there yet.
@ratandmonkey2982
2 жыл бұрын
very impressive !
@bencampbell2407
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome job mate, looks and suits her so well! Somehow a solid big dodger gives you a sense of extra security .merry Christmas!
@captainscarlegs3621
2 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas and yes it will feel safer in the cockpit now
@yahuchanon37
2 жыл бұрын
hard dodger..no joke
@davidncw4613
2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding M8! Exactly the direction I would like to go. I have been planning 2.5'' aluminum electrical conduit as it is readily available and benders can be rented. The 3'' looks like the ticket though. How heavy is the Sheeting? Thank You so much for sharing this project. I am also considering a light weight aluminum ''wing'' mounted aft for some light semi flexi solar that can be raked at an angle to reduce windage when sailing to up. Again, Thank You so much for sharing this project.
@captainscarlegs3621
2 жыл бұрын
I forgot to mention in the video that the uprights are 2 .5 inch. The top is 3. 2.5 is plenty and I used 3mm plate. Glad you got something from the video. Thanks
@Dryer_Safe
2 жыл бұрын
Great work on the dodger. It looks great. And it makes sense for cruising. Those back supports though... are you sure they are strong enough? 😁
@captainscarlegs3621
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I think the back supports are strong. It has 2 x 2-1/2 in pipe with 3mm plate on both sides. Could easily take the weight of several people.
@latitudeash
2 жыл бұрын
Get a smaller winch handle. Just look better and easy to operate both sides
@sailingavocet
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video! We just finished building our dodger for our boat. We would love to hear your thoughts!
@captainscarlegs3621
2 жыл бұрын
Hi. Thanks and I watched your video and it's very well put together. I think you did a great job and hard dodgers are the go.
@sailingavocet
2 жыл бұрын
@@captainscarlegs3621 thank you!
@calvingarrett3245
2 жыл бұрын
Hello there Captain scarleggs I think the height of your hard dodger is perfect the design is amazing it looks beautiful to me he did a wonderful job overkill on the strength of it but it's good it's going to be durable and strong much better project that I've seen on our dodgers on other boats being built he did a magnificent job Pat yourself on the back for a well done project. And thank you so much for sharing that I love the 3-in tubing that you used that'll be very nice and strong if you get into a bad wind it would have to rip off the whole top deck for that hard dodger to go with it it looks really strong. Anyway thanks again for sharing I enjoyed that video you did a perfect job on it. God bless you be safe and stay healthy my friend can't wait to see your videos with your new dodger have a Merry Christmas my friend and a Happy New Year watching from Roseville California and Ray Garrett
@captainscarlegs3621
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ray. Appreciate your comment and glad you enjoyed. Merry Christmas
@davidncw4613
2 жыл бұрын
The strength is key! remember he said ''dancing girls''!
@Antipodean33
2 жыл бұрын
I reckon it looks real good, it was also much needed. I gotta admit this is a real nice fast cruising mono. What is your opinion on her sailing qualities, any points of sail she's ordinary on?
@rexolrexol7893
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing job well thought out If you had that made in the US it may have cost 25 thousand or more
@captainscarlegs3621
2 жыл бұрын
I can understand it would cost a bit to get built. Labour cost would be high. Thanks
@CaptainAustralia64
2 жыл бұрын
Good job all round, you have kept her lines whilst making a very practical addition. Did you end up running a couple of LEDs in the ceiling?
@alistairi
2 жыл бұрын
Have you thought about moving the traveller up onto the dodger?
@alphamotogruporj562
2 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏👏👏
@SuperNova-Steve
2 жыл бұрын
Tasteful job and what a great addition to add comfort. There is a lot of ugly hard dodger conversions out there and yours isn’t one of them.
@sf017s4
2 жыл бұрын
Go smaller winch handle, OR, whatabout a ratchet winch handle and no need for 360 turn. Too slow maybe. Dunno mate, looks great though your WHS concerns me! lol
@captainscarlegs3621
2 жыл бұрын
Yes I will look for a smaller winch handle. If I lift it a little it clears. Thanks
@iherok
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video and explanations. I was worried about the overall look but you did a great job well proportioning the dodger to the hull ... Fantastic work looks great. 3 thumbs up 👍🏼 ... Question...Could/would packing the pipe tightly with sand before bending it prevented it from crashing?
@captainscarlegs3621
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Yes packing the pipe with sand is a good idea. I did that years ago to bend alloy tube for a Bimini and it worked well
@thatsshowbiz6438
2 жыл бұрын
What a great job - What marina / yacht club is that? I'm familiar with Vuda but can see that it isn't there. Thanks for your postings very much enjoyed :)
@captainscarlegs3621
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed and the marina is the Suva yacht club
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