Bimini frame morphed into a dodger frame?

[daniel123]

Any thoughts on converting a Bimini support frame into something suitable as a frame for a dodger? With some additional framing and the legs cut down, 'think it would work?

[wingtime]

Yes dodger frames are typically made using the same hardware and tubing as a bimini.  Only a dodger frame is typically fully curved.

[daniel123]

Hey Wingtime; thanks for chiming in. Mine are curved, but would have to be cut down height-wise and the bends adjusted to assume a rounded dodger shape. Think that's practical with s/s tubing?

[wingtime]

well bimini frame would have bends and maybe a crown to it... but a dodger should be radiused closely to the shape of the bow area.

[pete]

I agree with Mr.Wingtime....While a bimini an a dodger are similiar they are very different,a bimini is relatively flat a dodger has a lot of compound curves.You may be able to make a dodger out of a bimini,but it may require more effort than its worth,and the end result might not be what you want.But hey,go for it!Just my .02,good luck!