Why do UK yachts have their name on the side

[ChattingLil]

I have never had a boat with dodgers, most of the spray I have problems with comes from ahead.
Seriously though, do they really add anything to comfort at sea or are they mainly to hide behind in harbour?

Bit of both for us. We have them rolled up most of the time and drop them when cockpit passengers complain. It does make a difference.

Very useful for privacy when using cockpit for things you want to keep private.... (toilet, showering, schtupping)

Also useful when hiding indeed. ie when you cut up a race because you didn't know what you were doing, and the racers returned to the same moorings and moored up within whispering distance....

 

[alan_d]

Very useful for privacy when using cockpit for things you want to keep private.... (toilet, showering, schtupping)

I learn so much from this forum. (Hadn't heard of schtupping before.)

 

[alahol2]

I learn so much from this forum. (Hadn't heard of schtupping before.)

You'll tell us next that you still think Muffin the Mule was a children's program.

 

[Sybarite]

Both nice looking boats Ken. Next one an Amel...??

 

[Sybarite]

No such inhibitions in France...

 

[Twister_Ken]

Both nice looking boats Ken. Next one an Amel...??

No, because as you rightly spotted, I like nice looking boats, not cowsheds!

 

[Bosun Higgs]

You've reminded me - I havent yet got round to putting the name anywhere on the boat. Not sure I'll bother - when it comes to leaving places that try to charge for anchoring, having no name has advantages.

Maybe I'll remove the bit of the makers name that indicates the boat length too.

 

[samwise]

Our dodgers are plain. Name, port etc on the stern ( Part 1 Registry) and name in smaller letters on the bow, which helps marina berth checkers and anyone looking for you when on a bows-to mooring. The set of dodgers we inherited with the boat were clear plastic, which provided good visibility but denied the opportunity for a cockpit bath.

 

[Seajet]

Zagato, to go back to the beginning of the thread I know what you mean about dodgers scooping in water, had that memorable experience in a lovely Folkboat, 'Wind Willow' in Falmouth. Wonder where she is now ?

I've always avoided dodgers and sprayhoods, I tend to think if they were solid grp people would say " what a shocking tub, look at that motor-sailor windage ! "
But for some reason it's alright if they're canvas ( I do know about getting rid in storms ).

I've always thought putting the name on for helo's to spot is their best use.

As for spray etc, that's what waterproofs are for isn't it ? I paid enough for them so I'm ****** well going to get them wet...