Dodgers and Deck Canvas - resources for cruising sailors

Care and Cleaning

[Site]

By Sunbrella

Instructions on cleaning and preserving deck canvas. Aimed at owners of Sunbrella acrylic fabric, but applicable to other acrylics and canvasses.

[Glen Raven Custom Fabrics, LLC, Glen Raven, NC, USA]
- How to clean and preserve boat fabrics

Harding Sails

[Vendor]

Sailmaker

Specializes in performance cruising sails. Also launders and repairs, installs furling systems, and makes cushions, dodgers, biminis, and other canvas. Two locations in southern Massachusetts

[Harding Sails, Inc., Marion, MA, USA]
- Harding custom canvas

Getting Ready for Winter Storage

[Site]

By Jim Grant

Steps to take to assure that your sails and deck canvas will not be damaged over the winter by mildew or rodents. Also what signs of wear and tear to look for and act on.

[Sailrite Enterprises. Inc., Churubusco, IN, USA]
- Visit the page

Sunbrella Care and Maintenance

[Site]

By SailCare Repair Manual

Detailed instructions for cleaning Sunbrella and replenishing its water repellency finish.

[Sailrite Enterprises. Inc., Churubusco, IN, USA]
- Sunbrella maintenance

A Stitch and Glue Hard Dodger

[Site]

Personal Website By Tim Fuhrmann
A Stitch and Glue Hard Dodger

Step-by-step method used by the author to build a custom hard dodger for his Bristol 40 out of plywood and epoxy. Good photos at each step of the project.

[Timothy Fuhrman, Crystal, MN, USA]
- Visit the page

Installing Deck Hardware

[Article]

Detailed How-To By Don Casey
Installing Deck Hardware

How to prevent water damage to the deck core when you install hardware by cutting the core away from the hole and sealing it with epoxy.

[SailNet, 31 March 2003]
- Hardware installation

Strataglass Care and Maintenance

[Site]

By SailCare Repair Manual

Directions for cleaning and protecting your clear vinyl window materials.

[Sailrite Enterprises. Inc., Churubusco, IN, USA]
- Visit the page

How to clean and inspect your canvas annually, what to look for, how to fix things so they will last longer, and how to store it all. Also how to clean your vinyl windows and metal frames, and lubricate the metal hardware.

[SailNet, 27 October 2003]
- Read the article on line

EZ2CY clear plastic sheet

[Vendor]

Manufacturer

Table of properties and text description of various materials for windows in soft dodgers, cockpit enclosures, and other deck canvas.

[EZ2CY, Arnold, MD, USA]
- Characteristics of various clear plastics

Clear Plastic Cleaners

[Offline]

Comparative Tests

14 products for cleaning the flexible windows in your dodger are rated based on ability to cover scratches, ease of application, residue, and other qualities. 3 pages with some tips on prevention.

[Practical Sailor, 1 February 2003]
- Plastic window cleaners tested

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