The Make Your Own Dodger DVD comprises of step-by-step video and written PDF instructions on building a dodger. A dodger (or spray hood) can provide excellent shade or shelter from rain or spray when under sail or at the dock.
This dodger video is extremely comprehensive including how to cut the frame to size and set proper stance, pattern, create and join panels, fabricate sleeves, install windows, construct straps and side skirts, bind edges, attach fasteners, and mount any bow dodger. Detailed written PDF instructions are also included on every DVD.
Run time: 280 minutes
This DVD is included with all Sailrite Dodger Complete Kits and Skin Only Kits.
Make Your Own Dodger DVD includes:
Deck Hinge Positioning
Determining Bow Height
Determining Bow Width
Bedding Deck Hinges
Cutting Tubing Legs
Cutting Tubing Crowns
Riveting Bows
Secure Frame Hardware
Test Fit Bows
Securing Bows Temporarily
Mark Forward Edge on Deck
Securing Bows
Applying Basting Tape to Bows
Making a Pattern
Marking and Labeling Patterns
Applying Basting Tape to Deck
Patterning Forward Panel
Marking and Labeling Forward Panel
Window Position
Removing Patterns from Frame
Adding Seam Allowance to Top Pattern
Webbing Strap Openings & Zipper Sleeve
Adding Seam Allowance to Forward Pattern
Patterning Center Zipper Sleeve
Cutting & Prepping Forward Panel
Transferring the Window Limit Marks
Create Forward Facing
Creating Center Zipper Sleeve
Cutting and Prepping Top Panel
Patterning Back Zipper Sleeve
Create Tails
Reinforcement for Strap Openings
Cutting Fabric
Illustrated Panels, Facing, Tails and Sleeves
Installing Front Window
Facing Forward Panel
Sewing Tails
Sewing Back Zipper Sleeve
Sewing Center Zipper Sleeve
Back Sleeve & Tail Assembly
Sew Front Panel to Top
Finishing Center Zipper Sleeve
Finishing Tails
Topstitch Sleeve & Tail Seam
Trim Tail Ends
Finishing Back Zipper Sleeve
Finishing Window
Installing Dodger on Boat
Fasteners on Deck
Side Curtain Patterning
Facing on Side Curtains
Snaps on Side Curtains
Installing a Roll Up Window
Straps for Roll Up Window
Discussion of 3 Bow Dodger
Making the Webbing Straps
