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Dodger for Cal 31

I have a 79 Cal 31.  The traveler is on the bridge deck (where you step when exiting the companionway).

Does anyone have a Cal 31 with the traveler there AND a dodger?  If so, can you send me the contact information of whoever built it and/or the measurements.   Thanks

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    Jeff Parmenter

    I guess you and I are the only two with Cal 31s!

    Mine is hull #8 from 1979. I've looked around the web and found only a couple other Cal 31s and those are later year/models.

    Do you know how many of the 31s were built? What other engine options were offered? I've got the Volvo MD7A.

    Sorry I don't have the information on dodgers you're looking for. I'm considering one myself but it's down the list a bit.

    Jeff

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      Peter Scott

      I just arranged to have a bimini installed on my CAL 31, yeah the $800.00, was a little steep, but beats the 'red back' received without one!

      My 1983 CAL 31 has the main sheet traveller on the bridge deck as well. When the guy comes for the installation, I made the deal yesterday, and hes so anxious to start!

      I will inquire as to measurements for a dodger, but already in just topical discussions, he stated it would be about $1,400.00, for the dodger, of course that puts me out of the running this year.

      If anyone else answers I will be very interested in how much area will be exposed to the elements, considering the traveller is in the cockpit, rather than the newer models where they moved it to the main deck forward of the cockpit. Pictures would be really nice!

      Also, does anyone know the size gasket for the bomar hatch over the main salon, and the forward cabin?

      and you guys are lucky the side ports dont leak, mine do, and calking isnt the solution, replacement seems a better way to go, or just rebuild the sideports adding new gaskets, and saying a prayer to the sea gods...is what I have in mind.

      Peter

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