Osprey 200 Amish-Built Dodger

[daniel123]

I really like it so far, and it does extend aft farther than some, but I left room enough to walk between it and the helm console so I can walk all the way around and get stuff out of the under-seat livewell when the dodger is deployed. They put the vent window in on the rear curtain and the dodger itself is long enough for me to stretch out underneath. Now I just need to find an inflatable mattress measuring two feet wide by 8 inches high by six feet long to fill in the slot between the elevated front deck and the forward side of the steering helm seat/livewell to create a portable platform long enough to support my feet while sleeping! Ideas welcome...

[daniel123]

I actually got that folding T-top for use in the Keys when I wanted to go from bay to oceanside via the old Oversea's Highway viaducts. To be honest, it can be a bit of a PITA to fold down. Do you have one as well?

[love2fish]

for your footrest- just a simple 1/4" sheet of plywood with some fold out legs (2x4 or PVC) that would give you the height. it  could even have a hinge in the middle to fold in half so it could then fit under your lean post or between the ttop and your console.

think of just a really short card-table.

[daniel123]

Not a bad idea, Chris. I'll ponder that option!

[daniel123]

I think I just solved it. And for $20. Big Lots sells a twin size inflatable mattress that, when 3/4 inflated, fits in the space and because it's folded and wedged maintains enough air pressure to support legs and feet. What's more, they are a hunter green that matches the Sunbrella perfectly. I've got two: one to half inflate and tuck in the space and another to fully inflate and sleep on with the feet end over and supported by the semi-inflated one. When not using the mattresses for sleeping or playing slap-and-tickle with the wife, they deflate for easy storage.

[love2fish]

Good solution! And doubles as a sandbar float as well!

[stpeteaquasport]

Daniel,
I have the same folding T-TOP.  Originally got it so that boat would fit under covered storage when pulled out of water with the added benefit that if a low bridge was encountered I would have no issue.  Unfortunately didn't measure correctly and had to take the whole top off (no folding for me) for it to fit under carport.  It was a PITA using wrench every time to remove/reinstall bolts.

I recently purchased the bolts attached to plastic knobs.  Due to new additions to family haven't had a chance to try them out yet going under the some of the low bridges in the area.  I will give them a shot this weekend.

Jon

[daniel123]

I have alway had the knobs, which help. Let me know how that works for you.

[Aquaflans]

My wife has been a physical therapist for 25 years….. and she had these 24 x 24 2 inch foam blue pads for Balance for her clients…. Those things fit perfectly between my consul and my leaning post… you talk about relief for your knees and feet.