I am building my 26C in Blender (an open sourced 3D modeling software). I plan on sharing it with anyone that wants it once it is done. Then I can create and see the angles of building a new, much higher, hard dodger as the bump on my head is slowly receding. I have started photogrammetry of it with…

Wouldn’t it be easier to install a padded lining on your existing dodger? :zany_face: Seriously, be sure and think about sight lines. When standing at my helm, the top and framing and window trim of my dodger completely blocks my view forward. I had to build a short poop deck behind the wheel so…

I’ve been looking at all sorts of designs and looking at the sight lines. I am currently looking into the top of the dodger when sitting on a raised, curved seat now. It can comfortably come up about 4-6 inches and then I might be able to get a view when seated, right now it is comically short. Well…

Ah, then it does make sense to raise it so you can see forward while seated. And at 6’2” you probably won’t have the troubles seeing over it that I do. Even standing on my poop deck I am still only about 6’ tall above the original deck level.

Mark Hinneman ( @mark_h ) has put a great deal of thought into dodger design and I hope he chips in. What I think I’ve learned from conversations with him, plus my own process using my original canvas dodger frame to support a light-duty hardtop dodger with windows is: The height really has to be c…

Just a thought… are the new hand held 3D scanners able to scan a boat? I know they are using them for doing things like engine installs. …will it fit? Mount design. RonB.

For what it’s worth, accepted design guidelines in terms of aesthetics say that straight fore and aft lines like cabin tops should be level, curved lines either fore and aft or athwartships should increase in sheer or camber as they get further above the waterline, and straight vertical lines shoul…

Ron, The 3D scanners are amazing and $$$. I would rather spend on some cool toys for the boat instead. There is a cool tool called meshroom that takes your photos and imports it into a 3D model. It just takes time. I already have a really good camera and if you take enough pictures you can get a gr…

Here is an album showing my development process and final results. You may find some things that help in yours. [Google Photos]

Paul, I think you have done the exact build of my dreams. Lets go sailing! How long did it take you? I honestly would love to get some photos and dementions so I can copy it exactly. Only change would be SS railings. All the teak on mine is rotten. Almost all removed now. I no longer have a worksho…

Exactly won’t work for you because Sandpiper is a 30U but if you are in Vancouver you are welcome to come and look at it. Just a ferry ride away in Cowichan Bay. It took me a couple of months off and on, designing as I went. Doing it again would be faster but less fun…

Does anyone have blueprints for a 26 Classic?

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Patchwork (Rahsaan Dobbs) March 5, 2026, 5:10pm 17

Thats perfect thanks so much. Bob and I will be having a zoom meeting this month about 3D modeling stuff if anyone wants to join.

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Does anyone have blueprints for a 26 Classic?

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