Hunter 260 Hard Dodger Build

How we built a removable hard dodger for our Hunter 260 sailboat.

[@brianluck84]

I've been toying with the idea of a hard dodger for my Catalina 25. And I gotta tell you. This is the best example I've found for smaller boats. Using it as a headroom extender for the companionway is genius and I don't have to ruin my resale value!

[@georgelansing5979]

Just the video I was hoping to see. Thanks!

[@SalingSamantas]

Well done! I've been working with fiberglass and sailboats for a while now. But I still learned a few tricks watching you work.

[@morychok11]

Класс. Получилось красиво и практично. Удачи!!,!,

[@s21k58]

I saw a video where they're building a complete structure out of veneer and then sticking fibreglass over it. I'm having trouble getting my hands on it because I don't know which method is the right one. If I could, I'd add a rainwater collection system on the roof. This is a great piece of work anyway.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Every small sailboat needs this. Mine does. Great job, great vid. Thanks for the info! New subby here from Galveston Bay, Texas. 👍🏼#31

[@orionsodyssey4689]

Thanks for the sub! I'd do it again if I had to - It was a lot of work, but has improved the cruising experience for the whole family in so many ways.

[@DK-wr6mq]

Great job! 👍

[@lindabethardvaughan8701]

What a job! Turned out great!

[@orionsodyssey4689]

Thanks!

[@jameskahl9546]

Good 👍 job

[@DavidMosby]

That was a project! Considering your time, that is one expensive dodger!

[@orionsodyssey4689]

Yeah, it wasn’t a weekend job, but I think if I had to do it all over, I would- because it has been such a great addition to an already great boat for our family.

[@davekimbler2308]

Not bad for a cheesehead ! lol. looks really nice , you should be comfortable ! Number 450 on your count down !

[@orionsodyssey4689]

Thanks 👍

[@pauls8456]

Beautiful job, would you choose all that fibreglass work again or build it out of plywood?

[@JohnBraman413]

where did you order the board from? how much was it?

[@TripleWhopperWithCheese]

Everyone names their boat Orion or Solstice. Theres like 5 of each at just my marina alone.