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Bow Dodger for Dauntless 170 - dog safety
Spraggini	#1  Posted on 04/20/21 - 7:59 AM
Member Posts: 1 Comments: 0 Joined: 04/20/21	Hi, We love our new Dauntless 170 but keeping our two small dogs from bouncing out as well as keeping any forward occupants dry is proving to be challenging. Short of getting a bigger whaler, (anyone want to trade?) are there any third party products you’d recommend to solve these problems? I found a bow dodger at marine canopy.com for $995 but is seems like overkill. We don’t want to sleep up there...thanks for any recommendations. Jodi Oxford, MD
Phil T	#2  Posted on 04/20/21 - 8:15 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	Jodi - Those dodgers look a bit pricey for what they are. I would expect stainless steel fittings, Sunbrella fabric etc. I have seen some boat owners install netting along their bow rails (assuming you have one). As for being dry, changing boat attitude (engine trim) and/or speed would be prudent if passengers in the bow are getting wet. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT