2026 Archive : Garage Door Dodger

Project Details

Fabric 1

Sunbrella
Producer/Manufacturer: Glen Raven Custom Fabrics LLC
Primary Use: Main Fabric

Fabric 2

Tuffak
Producer/Manufacturer: Plaskolite
Primary Use: Window

Fabric 3

YKK
Producer/Manufacturer: YKK
Primary Use: Hardware/Findings

Fabric 4

Solarfix
Producer/Manufacturer: Solarfix
Primary Use: OTHER

Design Name
Keri Ames

Design Company
Yachtsman's Canvas

Fabrication Name
Keri Ames

Fabrication Company
Yachtsman's Canvas

Installation Name
Keri Ames

Installation Company
Yachtsman's Canvas

Please describe the project specifications

The client was requested a complete redesign of his dodger that provided flexible airflow options, maximum room while fitting the overall scale of the boat without looking out of place. In addition modernizing the overall look of the boat.

What is unique or complex about the project?

At first, this dodger looks to be a very standard dodger. At closer inspection, you will find a 3-piece dodger design with wrap around side to front windows to maximize visibility. Full zipper coverage on both the exterior and interior of horizontal and vertical zippers as well as full coverage/hidden zippers of the bimini pockets provide a clean finish and modernization. Protective window covers were designed to attach to the underside of the dodger visor to prevent water and dirt collection between the cover and windows. The real differentiating factor of this dodger is the custom “garage door” center panel. Customized tracking was installed to allow maximum flexibility in airflow and ease of use for the center panel. Need just a bit of airflow, no problem, maximum airflow, no problem. Simply “open the door” as little or as much as you would like.

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