Tips for buying dodgers and boat insurance

[jontifosi]

Need to replace my dodgers, si there somewhere where i can send my orignals for new ones to be made? How much are they for the pari (8ftx18" each )

Also my boat insurance has gone from £130 to £180 this year for a Centaur - can anyone recommend another company?

 

[Spyro]

Need to replace my dodgers, si there somewhere where i can send my orignals for new ones to be made? How much are they for the pari (8ftx18" each )

Also my boat insurance has gone from £130 to £180 this year for a Centaur - can anyone recommend another company?

I was very pleased with my new dodgers from this guy
http://www.martexmarine.com/
Prices are on the website. you are looking about £70 for Acrylic canvas
Also pleased with prices gjw insurance

 

[Juggler7823]

Any sail maker will quote for new dodgers. If you are a member of the Westerly Owners Association Navigators and General will give you a discounted price.

Need to replace my dodgers, si there somewhere where i can send my orignals for new ones to be made? How much are they for the pari (8ftx18" each )

Also my boat insurance has gone from £130 to £180 this year for a Centaur - can anyone recommend another company?

 

[ditchcrawler]

I bought my dodgers off the web from www.goldfinchcovers.com
You can imput the sizes and design etc.They were half the cost of the local sailmaker but he was charging a considerable amount for the letters and my boat has eleven letters in the name.The letters are heat bonded on not sewn but no problem yet in the 3 years I have had them.Friends have also bought from them.

 

[theoldsalt]

Jontifosi,

Sails & Canvas (they have a web site) at Topsham (near Exeter) for dodgers and Navigators & General for the best insurance.

 

[nedmin]

I,ve found Saga the cheapest,depends on whether your a wrinkley or not.

 

[Scotty_Tradewind]

There are many reasons why I dislike dodgers but eventually as I tried to venture out earlier in the season and stay afloat into november I realised that the extra warmth gained, it may be a good idea to have some.

The one big thing I found on another personss boat, is that feeling of being shut in and remote from the environment a little.

I discussed with Jan, who does the smaller canvas items for boats in my yard, about having perspex windows as found in hoods, along the top half of the dodger. This she made and it was a great success.

Now a different boat and I'm thinking of having the same again.

I guess should be between £50 & £120ea. depending on material used, size overall and if you have name put on etc..

Jan - 077025 981 165 Portchester Nr. Portsmouth,