Dodgers and Deck Canvas - resources for cruising sailors

Water Repellents for Fabric

[Offline]

Comparative Tests

Fifteen polymer renewal coatings, that make water bead and run off clothing and cushions, are tested. Some work, some don′t. 4 pages with test results table.

[Practical Sailor]
- Preview the Practical Sailor back issue

Harbor Awning

[Offline]

Brief How-To

How to choose the fabric for your harbor awning. 1 page.

[Sail Magazine, February 2002]
- Order the Sail Magazine back issue

Wavestopper hard dodger

[Vendor]

Manufacturer Wavestopper hard dodger

Solid fiberglass bolt-on dodger roof fitted with canvas and window material on front and sides. Has handhold railings on either side. Not for standing on, but much firmer than a canvas top. Good mounting place for solar panels and small antennae. Can be fitted by your local canvas shop.

[Seawind Canvas & Sail, Bellingham, WA, USA]
- The Wavestopper hard dodger
- An offline product comparison

The Canvas Store

[Vendor]

Manufacturer

Fabricator of custom dodgers, biminis, winter covers, and other canvas items.

[The Canvas Store, Huntington, NY, USA]
- Visit The Canvas Store

Shadetree boat awning systems

[Vendor]

Manufacturer

Domed free-standing boat awnings keep the sun and rain off your boat when at anchor. Rectangular from the mast aft and tapered for the foredeck, the fabric is supported by fiberglass wants and attach to your lifelines. Velcro openings for rigging to pass through.

[Shadetree Boat Awning Systems, Elberta, AL, USA]
- The Shadetree awnings
- A user's review

Lippincott hard dodger

[Vendor]

Manufacturer

Thermoformed ABS low-profile or bimini-height hard dodger accepts canvas-mounted windshield and sides. Can mount electronics, solar panels, horn, etc. on top.

[Lippincott Marine Canvas, St. Petersburg, FL, USA]
- The Lippincott hard dodger
- An offline product comparison

Standout canvas accessories

[Vendor]

Manufacturer Standout canvas accessories

Canvas covers for winches, windlass, sails, wheel, tiller and BBQ.

[Standout Yacht Fittings, Longbranch, WA, USA]
- The Standout covers

Blue Performance awnings and sunshades

[Vendor]

Manufacturer Blue Performance awnings and sunshades

Sun and rain protection boom-tent-style or umbrella style. Rigs with halyard and side lanyards. Folds small.

[Interfield Sports B.V., Katwijk, the Netherlands]
- The Blue Performance boat awnings
- Worldwide dealers

Weblon Regatta yacht fabrics

[Vendor]

Manufacturer Weblon Regatta yacht fabrics

Waterproof, light-weight awning fabric designed to resist mildew, rain stains, heat, cold, abrasion and other hazards of a cruiser′s canvas.

[Weblon, Inc., Orangeburg, NY, USA]
- The Weblon Regatta fabrics

Solumbra

[Vendor]

Manufacturer Solumbra

Clothing with built-in 30+ SPF lets you stay out from under your bimini for longer without endangering your skin with UV exposure. Sun Precautions makes all kinds of hats, jackets, pants, swim shirts and accessories in many colors and styles. Also products for children.

[Sun Precautions, Everett, WA, USA]
- Solumbra's home page
- Order a Solumbra catalog

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