KEEP BUMPING HEAD

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Ok, I'm usually able to figure these things out myself but this time I'm not able to find a suitable fix.

Anyone with a C-dory knows you have to duck going in and out of the door. Sometimes my guest just seem to forget this fact. So, I'm in need of a fix you might say. I've tried adding the round pipe insulation but it always gets ripped down by the guy who needs to grab that area standing inside the cab looking out. The last time (which was yesterday) I had my third one torn down. I've tried gluing it but it still gets ripped off. Any ideas I might not have thought of will sure be appreciated. :crook [/b]
 
journey on":43it4fku said:
Sorry, but here it goes.

The title says it all: 'keep bumping head" and you would think they learn.

Boris
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Along those lines, perhaps you are taking the wrong approach by softening the bumps. Put a few nails sticking out of a board there and they will learn more quickly. :lol:
 
Paint the area fluorescent orange! Put small strips of reflective mylar, hanging down below the top of the door frame, which will catch the light.
 
" you can't fix stupid" but you may be able to train them if you let them hit their heads enough times....and yes I trained my self in just 5 easy steps or hits.... :wink:
 
I split a length of plastic tubing and fastened it to the door frame with 4200 after pushing it up onto the frame edge. Works good so far. My old bald head just could not take it anymore.
 
On construction sites, when workers keep hitting their hard hats on overhead pipes or beams, they tie pieces of rope, tape, string, anything that hangs below the obstruction and is at eye level for anyone passing below. That works even with a brimmed cap blocking your upward vision.

A simple fix.
 
I bought a piece of the white and red reflective tape that is used on the sides of trailers and wrapped it around the top frame of the door.

Bill Kelleher

PS Of course they still have to see it. LOL
 
Keep inviting guests aboard, show them the great features of the C-Dory. Let them bump their heads a few times. Then tell them you are prepared to reluctantly sell your boat for a 100k. Hey, you might luck in :lol:

Adjust price accordingly for any C-Dory's over 25'.

Martin.
 
thataway":1odefey6 said:
Paint the area fluorescent orange! Put small strips of reflective mylar, hanging down below the top of the door frame, which will catch the light.
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this actually sounds like the best advice. what's better than to draw attention to the hazard?

or get new friends. most of mine are under 5'3" so its not an issue. ha.
 
I have not been able to figure a way to attach any kind of padding that doesn't interfere with closing the door. So, I have to whack my head every once in a while... well, I don't have to, but I do. It's only been 8 years. I am apparently a slow learner.

What I tell guests: "Put your hand on the top of the door frame as you enter or exit - that will remind you to duck." Most of the time, I take my own advice. The times that I don't... I usually wind up swearing. hAsn't aaaaaaffekted me, n0Ne.
 
I had the same problem...until... I finally got curtains made, including a full length one for the door. When the curtains (which are basically sunbrella) are rolled up they act as a buffer. If I do forget to duck completely, I hit that instead of metal. But with the blue material right there, I almost always see it and duck.:-)
 
I usually have to get banged each year to remember. i now wear a skull cap
which, when it happens, softens the blow.
Door entry is not a problem for my shorter guests. I am raising 6 grandkids.
 
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