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I have to wonder is heating to a lower temperature would be effective. Not as a finish but to reduce the sanding required.I am wondering if a thin coating of automotive windshield repair or even uv treated epoxy would fill the craze (the stuff used for making "river tables etc.). I have glass in my 1969 boat, so no sanding for me. :)

One of the best hard doger projects Ive seen. Very well may follow your lead. Thank you for posting this video.

Looks good mate

Yes!

AMAZING job, and CHIQUE design...!!!

Really looking great. My dodger needs replacing with new canvas but I might just do what you did.

Best dodger build on UA-cam!

We did a good job 😎

Great job. I just wish you had shown the process in more detail

What a SPECTACULAR OUTCOME. Look forward to your next project.

Beautiful

Something I've been curious about how to do for a long time! I also have a Bavaria, and for a long time have wanted to upgrade the bow roller to add an attachment point for a headsail. Is there any chance you could share the cad file? This Bavaria is a 49 from 2003, so it's similar...

Very nice work. You should be proud. It looks like it came from the factory that way.

I really wish people would stop referring to "Amps" when talking about their electrical charging systems on boats. It's irrelevant without the voltage. Talk about Watts.

I have been using talc/baby powder forever and my friends have been laughing at me. Could you explain the benefits and any drawbacks in a video? I’ve noticed that more and more people are starting to use it.

You are every bit as amazing as Andy from Boatworks Today!

Looks great. But i feel its to flimsy and blocks the view. For something so important, i would go shopping for another boat.

Congratulations! Patience and tenacity win out in the end....again! Hope you cover, at some point in the future, how you plan to stow & also handle this large'ish RIB with a hard console on your not so large'ish mother ship. You no doubt already have a plan.

Thoroughly enjoyed the video. You certainly have the skills and patience to make things nice!

Richard, thanks a lot. Extremely nice looking. And strong? You mention you can stand on it? And what was the weight of it approx.? I want to make one for our boat here in Norway. As a newbie, do you think I can make it in a fall? The temperature can also drop to zero before December. Thanks a lot again! 🤩❤️

After finding your channel a couple of hours ago, I have benged watched several episodes. Before continuing with my benge watching, I wanted to congratulate you on your work. Your attention to detail is outstanding and impressive. I also want to say how similar the interior layout of your Bavaria 44 to my 1996 Beneteau 42s7 three cabin layout. Watching your videos is inspiring me to make changes on my Beneteau. Thank you.

Looks good. I am thinking of doing something similar..... but smaller ;) I have less room for panels, batteries, and equipment. I like the higher voltage panels to lower voltage batteries. The charge controller starts producing power earlier. In my case I am aiming for less power use. Fridge, lights, nav, computer are about it. I do have an inverter but it is not generally used all the time. Mostly the odd power tool. The 500 watt inverter is not enough but was pretty close, so 1000w will do. 29 ft boat is both shorter and narrower than yours but just right for our use right now.

Thanks for the video. Well done !

Well done sir, nice channel !

Very pretty

Truly a much better rear cabin. Great, I like it a lot.

Fantastic ! I just discovered this channel and your work is really very well done. Golden hands. Congratulations from the South of France

What cloth was used and polyester resin?

Well done exactly want I want to do. Dont think my skill will get to your result though.

I have 1600 watts of solar already on my boat at a solar arch at the stern area. I am going to add another group of panels of the same power as a hardtop. But without any fiberglass. Just panels joined at edges are more than enough strong and stable. My current installation is proven to withstand 60 kts winds wihout even moving a milimeter and i have travelled quite a lot in last 4 years. I upgraded this year my 1400 ah gel to 1500 ah lifepo4 and it is almost perfect - but with extra 1600 watts solar I will be able to add an a/c and enjoy comfort at the anchor at those particularly hot nights. With my current installation I run everything incl. Icemaker and watermaker and electric cooking. The boat is heavy old 46'. My friend has 4 kW of solar at his cat and he even uses the dishwasher.

Excellent video. Thank you for taking the time to produce and post it. Can you provide info re: the type of resin you used? Also, is the flange screwed or thru-bolted to the deck (I'm guessing it's screwed) and did you use any sealant/adhesive (5200) at the flange? Thanks again.

Have really enjoyed the episode. Keep up the great work 👍

Fantastic video, thanks very much for sharing! I would love to replace the sunbrella on my boat with grp. Did you also film the hard bimini build?

Very nice dodger! Best design that I've seen that looks like a canvas dodger and you did a brilliant job.

Fabulous job!

Very nice method of construction! Been thinking of making one for my boat and so far planned on using a foam core, but I like the way you’ve done it. Might replicate to a certain degree what you’ve done. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for the video! You got a great result! It looks harmonious on the boat and the durability is good.

Nice to see someone work with pride and attention to detail. Personally I don’t like to attach windows that way but was done correct. Keep up the good work. Congratulations 🍾🎉🎊🎈

great job my friend !!!!

By far the best looking dodger I've seen. I'm thinking about duplicating your process for my boat. Do you feel it's strong enough to take a beating offshore sailing? Would you do it again the same way?

Great work. Inspiration... I would glue the "plexyglass" instead.

Richard, I've the same boat, same year but the three versions cabin. I hope that my wife never find your channel or I'll have a serious problem. Seriously, amazing job!!!!

What are the actual benefits of having a glasfiber sprayhood/Dodger?

Bravo super boulot je suis en train de réfléchir pour faire une casquette en nidaplast pour mon bateau hors bord pour après mettre un panneau solaire dessus je m.abonne 👍🍻JP du Var

Awesome Bro

Brilliant!! Best dodger build ever !!! Looks great too!! Well done sir ! Fair winds⛵️

I am wooden boat ovner , but to your project I have to say , well done !!!!!

Absolutely brilliant! ✨👌😃

It's an amazing well design improvement, and accomplishment! Thanks for sharing!

Very VERY pretty.