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 We appreciate feedback from clients on our products and services. It is reassuring to know that we are helping to enhance the boating experience.
Below are a few comments sent to us by our customers.
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We knew we would be really happy with your work, but honestly, you far exceeded all of our expectations! We are thrilled not only with the aesthetics but the quality of the workmanship and the functionality of the full enclosure! We were out on the water a few days ago for the first time since you finished the job and had someone yell out to us that they loved our canvas and they guessed it was your work because it is so beautiful. I said yes, it is an Iverson’s and they said – "he’s the best" -- we completely agree!
From start to finish, you went out of your way to ensure we had exactly what we wanted and then some. You are a true artist and professional and it’s been a pleasure working with you.
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Thank you so much! We've been out and we loved it! Great visibility, secure hand holds and easier to get down the sides. It's beautiful too!
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Just
wanted to let you know that we've been out sailing
since you installed the dodger, and are loving
it. Again, it is a very high quality product
and design. Thanks for all the attention to detail!
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 Thank
you for building such a nice doger and full enclosure
for us. We were very happy that you managed to
fit us into your tight buget of time. Everyplace
we go somebody will ask about our dodger and
ask who did the work. We are very happy to tell
them to "Go
see Jason Iverson of Iverson Design" if
you want the best.
Thank you!
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I know this note is long overdue, however I wanted to
pass along my experience with our new dodger, bimini and
enclosure.
What
can I say? It is a work of art! Follows the lines
of the boat beautifully. Everyone at the marina and
club who have seen it have made similar comments.
Even the naysayers
who initially believed the enclosure would take away
from the functionality and experience have come back
to express
their surprise at the final product. The comments on
the rigidity and quality have come from all sides.
Fully functional
for sailing as we found out on our first cruise finally
last week.
Amazingly,
the enclosure makes the cockpit feel larger. The
illusion is something else and has to be experienced.
Jason, I hope you post the pics I sent on your site
as it really shows off your skills. I hope to get
some
under
sail to send you in future.
Since
I first saw the enclosure on your boat, I new I had
to have it on mine. Perfect for NW cruising!
It
is a pleasure doing business with you. I highly recommend
Iverson Design.
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Vince and Louise
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You
guys are not only very professional but fun to be around.
Sorry
to be getting back to you so late but Suzy
and I have been really busy. Checked out the Maintenance
Manual and downloaded.... all good tips. We bought some "Mermaid" but
will look for the IMAR products.
Canvas
fits really snug and snaps are getting easier to work.
So
many compliments on the design and quality.
Was even approached on the "hook" at Succia
Is. by a sailor who wanted to know who you guys were
and I accommodated, of course. Great product and am looking
forward to the spring when I can start heading north.
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Jim
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 "Just
wanted to pass on greetings – and another
thank you for an excellent product in our dodger
and enclosure. This is our second winter in Alaska
and the cockpit enclosure and dodger has stood
up very well, even with some high snow loads and
wind gusts of over 80 mph! We’re presently
moored in Dutch Harbor , on the Aleutian Chain,
and expect to be sailing again by June, probably
retracing our path back to the east towards Prince
William Sound and across the Gulf. Hope business
is booming, and keep making those great looking
dodgers! "
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Clarence, Theresa, Samuel, and Evangeline
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Just
wanted to let you know how we are enjoying our
dodger, bimini, and covers. Our trip back up
the coast in December was amazing. It was sunny
and cold, but we sat in the comfort of our “sun
porch.” It was a wonderful cruise in shirt
sleeves. When we sail, we roll up the sides and
attach a Velcro band around the roll.
Our
neighbors at the marina and everyone who sees the
complete cover is amazed. Needless to say, we recommend
you to everyone. Thank you for your incredible
workmanship. It was such a rewarding experience
for us in working with you to find the best solution
for our boat and our needs. We are now able to
add a few more months to our sailing fun. Thanks
so much!
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My
dodger was made by Iverson Design. He was recommended
by a friend who had done lot's of ocean cruising
so I knew his dodger would be very durable. I remember
the first time I walked down the dock and saw Cupcake
sporting her new dodger. I thought to myself "Cupcake,
you look hot!" Downright sexiest Catalina
ever made. Jason was perfection to work with. He
came, he measured, he implemented his design and
everything has worked perfectly ever since. He
uses the best materials.
I
think of him when the winds are big and I'm grabbing
on to the hand rails and at night when I used the
little flash light he tucked into the fabric. Well,
I think of him every time I look at the boat because
it's the prettiest dodger on the dock.
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If
there is anyone out there looking to install
a dodger, please look no further !! You want
to go directly to Iverson's Designs. We recently
had an Iverson's dodger put on our boat, and
the craftsmanship, quality of work, functionality,
and expert artistry of design could NOT be
better ! Not only is the dodger a work of art,
it reflects upon Jason's character , his work
ethic, the quality of product he delivers,
and lastly, his integrity. We recommend Iverson's
Designs in the highest degree ! (Don't forget
to ask him about the "D " ring......a
fun touch !!)
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"We
absolutely love the cockpit enclosure you made
for our Valiant 40. Through rain, hail, winds and
even snow, we stayed warm and dry! It was like
having another room with solar heat on the boat.
But in addition to being comfortable in the unseasonably
cold spring, we are very pleased with your superb
workmanship, design, service and energy. We could
not be more pleased and highly recommend your services.
Thank you!!"
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Bob and Linda
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just wanted to express my personal thanks for the
phenomenal job you did on our full enclosure. While
we were hoping to be more comfortable while sailing
in the NW, the addition of the full enclosure to
the dodger we had built by you two years ago far
surpassed our most optimistic expectations. With
the new enclosure in place we left the Seattle area
to sail back to the Olympic Peninsula in rainy forty
degree weather with a 22 knot head wind. We felt
warm, safe and secure at all times in the cockpit
surrounded by the enclosure. We appreciate the time
you spent coming up with an enclosure design that
is both functional, and complimentary to the lines
of our boat. I feel that the enclosure only enhances
the beauty of our sailboat and finishes off her appearance.
Looking over the dodger on our return trip with my
wife we were thoroughly impressed with the design
and thought that went into having to work around
some of the obstacles that our sailboat presented.
Your level of skill and experience enables you to
trouble shoot possible problems in the design of
the enclosure, and truly produce a thing of beauty.
You are a craftsman, and the fit and finish of your
products show it. Your dodgers and enclosures stand
out in any marina, and we are truly thrilled with
our enclosure. We hope to see you on the water."
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John & Cindy
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enclosure you fabricated and installed looks and
performs well beyond our expectations. I also want
to thank you for your remarkable efforts to complete
the job in time for the boat delivery. We really
do appreciate those efforts and your workmanship.
We know we will be enjoying our boat well into the
winter and again very early in the spring for many
years to come. It was a pleasure working with you
and I would highly recommend your services to anyone
considering a dodger, sun shade or enclosure for
their boat. Your attention to detail and eye for
aesthetics stands out."
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Bruce
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new Iverson's Design dodger and cockpit cover are
a perfect compliment to the lines of our Nonsuch
30 and look like they were part of the original boat
concept. After talking to a number of sailors and
suppliers, we chose Iverson's for three reasons,
(1) design innovation; (2) construction quality;
and (3) value. Your work has exceeded our expectations
on all counts. Not only was everything well thought
out but your execution was timely and flawless. It
is no wonder you are so busy. Thanks again for squeezing
us into your schedule. As a structural engineer,
I appreciate the balance you have achieved between
elegance and strength. The dodger is heavily reinforced
where it needs to be yet light in appearance and
exceptionally functional. The built in pockets and
flashlight were also a nice touch. Thank you again
for customizing the cockpit cover to meet our needs
and for the personal attention you gave us. We look
forward to many years of use and comfortable protection.
Your reputation as the best dodger builder in the
Pacific NW is well deserved."
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Gordon
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and I thank you for the outstandingly professional
job you did making our sailboat dodger. It is very
obvious that you take great pride in your workmanship,
and it was a sincere pleasure working with you."
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Terry and Ted
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are so pleased with the quality and workmanship,
but most importantly, we really appreciate your promptness
in getting it on. We were completely willing to wait,
knowing we had made the right choice in an Iverson's
dodger, so this was really special."
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Jack and Marcie
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dodger and bimini are just beautiful. It feels like
a comfortable room under them and that is what we
wanted. Great job! We will only use the products
you've provided to take care of them. Thanks for
the extra effort!"
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Alan
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you for the beautiful work and design! Don and I
are thrilled! Also, I greatly appreciated the little
light getting on in the dark last night. Nice touch!"
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Kathleen and Don
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"The
dodger is a piece of art! I expect to to see Reposado
as the centerfold in Sailing magazine with her new
Iverson's dodger!"
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"The
dodger and bimini are beautiful! Even better than
I imagined. It was worth the wait!"
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Shirley
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"We
are thrilled with the dodger! The sturdy design and
meticulous sewing make for a very impressive product.
We will enjoy raving about you, your company, and
our dodger."
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Kathy and Larry
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"We
chose Iverson Designs because of the sturdy and elegant
design and stitching. We were impressed with the quality
and attention to detail. We met Jason at the Seattle
boat show several years ago and were interested to
hear that he is an industrial designer like Craig.
Knowing that, and seeing some great examples of his
work, we decided that when we got our next boat, we'd
have him create and install the dodger. We just took
delivery of our new Beneteau in our home town of San
Francisco, and sailed "up hill" to Oregon
without a dodger, unprotected through all the waves
and head winds, enduring the elements in great anticipation
of having the best possible dodger. We were so pleased
that he was willing to extend his radius a bit and
meet us in Astoria Oregon. The results are awesome
and we are very happy with our new dodger. Thanks
to Jason and his team for a great design and great
work."
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Sherry and Craig
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"Mary
and I are in the first week of our summer cruise
and we love our new enclosure. It was raining in
the San Juans this morning, but we were snug as bugs!
We appreciate your fine workmanship!"
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Phil & Mary
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wish you folks were in Long Beach, California. Needing
a dodger for a 43' Young Sun, Center Cockpit Cutter
Sloop and I love your work."
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Scott
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| "This
is Tim in Seattle. We went out sailing today and
the dodger is magnificent. I really appreciate your
skill and attention to detail. Really a beautiful
dodger and wheel cover. I would not hesitate to recommend
you to anyone who needed this kind of work for their
boat. Should I ever need this kind of work again,
I will be back."
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Many many thanks, Tim
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"We
met at the Boat Show in Seattle last month where,
I think you had spoken with so many people that you
were looking forward to an end to the constant flow
of people that day, but you were able to impress
my wife and I with your enthusiasm and honesty. We
talked about our inability to find any producer of
quality Dodgers in the Vancouver BC area. You were
telling us that we should book an install date ASAP.
We were concerned about how we would get our boat
down to Bellingham for an extended period to do the
Install. We were so impressed with you and your product
that we will just have to make it happen at your
next available date.
Could
you let us know ASAP what your availability is for
designing and installing a new dodger for our 37’,
1989 Hunter Legend, and what you need to secure an
appointment date."
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Mike & Marty
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six years of cruising the South Pacific, our
dodger needed to be replaced. Offshore sailors know
that
compromising on quality is not a prudent strategy
when outfitting for blue water adventures. We
also wanted a dodger that would compliment, even
enhance,
the lines of our Pacific Seacraft Crealock 34.
When we encountered Jason Iverson with his model
dodger
at the Seattle boat show, we immediately recognized
the superior craftsmanship and attention to detail
that we were seeking. Our new dodger will not
only provide protection from the elements; it is
truly
a work of art."
- Jim
and Lynn
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"I
recently saw one of your dodgers on a visiting
boat here in Marina del Rey, CA. I was very impressed
by both your design and the workmanship. I don't
expect that it is possible for you to make a
dodger for a boat that isn't in your local area
but I thought I'd ask. By boat is a Norseman
400 Sloop and is in need of a new dodger. I haven't
seen anything even close to your work and would
love to have one of your dodgers.Is there any
way to do business long distance?"
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Scott
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"We
just spent a week on "Chinook", a Beneteau
373 based at San Juan Sailing in Bellingham. I
am compelled to write and express our amazement
at the quality of your dodger/bimini work. Aside
from the chart, flashlight, and general built in
pockets, we really liked the removable bimini section
in the middle. Also, the dodger swivel snaps on
the coach roof were very "beefy" and
set about every 3 inches. This helped keep our
navigation tools from sliding out under the dodger.
You do very quality work."
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Gary
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"We
spent a week on "Chinook" after taking
delivery of her in Seattle. The weather was harsh,
winds were high, and our dodger and bimini withstood
it all! Your addition of chartpockets on the dodger
proved very useful for keeping charts out of the
way when not in use, but close at hand when we
needed them. Almost every person who boarded "Chinook" commented
on the high quality and craftsmanship of your work.
Thanks so much. You were a pleasure to work with,
and we'll be back for additions!"
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Dennis, Meggan, and Erin
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"I
have seen your excellent and beautiful work and would
very much appreciate the opportunity to have you
build a dodger, bimini, sail cover, wheel cover etc
for my Beneteau First 405. I'm cruising my boat south
in mid September and would like the installation
to be complete hopefully at the end of August. I
know you are very busy but I can't accept compromising
once I inspected the aesthetically pleasing and robust
design."
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Dave
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"I
just wanted to take the time to say bravo to you.
I am a fellow fabricator on the East coast. I stumbled
onto your web site and let me just say that I am
encouraged by your designs. I like it all, the quality
of work, the business logo, and the web site. Top
notch all the way. Actually I was looking at some
older issues of the Marine Fabricator and I saw a
picture in the 2004 IAA gallery and decided to check
you out on the internet. Well, just wanted to say
that it is refreshing to see things done right."
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Rick
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"I
just wanted to let you know what a FANTASTIC
addition your dodger is to "Silent Partner." It
has added a new degree of comfort and safety
previously unknown while sailing through these
cold waters. We are deeply thankful for the dodger
every day. Sometimes we stick our faces out from
behind it to remind us of what we had to endure
before. You know when you stick your head out
of a car window and it is hard to breathe in?
That is what it was like. I'll put together a
dodger pictorial for you, maybe a shot of a glacier
calving behind it!!"
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"We
are so thrilled with your work. You are a real
craftsman and I enjoyed watching you work. We get
compliments on our dodger every time we are anywhere
and have given your name to many of our friends.
It is truly a pleasure to recommend you and your
work."
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"I
saw many of your dodgers at the Seattle boat show,
I was completely impressed with the quality of
workmanship and the materials you use. When we
get our boat we will get a Iverson's dodger for
it. Your dodgers have a big effect on the appearance
of a boat, changing it from a good looking boat
to a great looking boat"
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Dale
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"I've
taken the new boat out twice, renewing my sailing
skills (after a nine year absence) with family
and friends. The boat sails like a dream! The frosting
on the cake is your dodger. It not only enhances
the lines of the boat but is a work of art in its
own right. The workmanship is outstanding and the
stainless grab rails add a safety factor for moving
about the deck and cockpit that adds to everyone's
confidence.
Every
dock neighbor has commented on the beauty of the
dodger when they welcomed me to the "neighborhood".
Working
with you on the design and custom fitting of the
dodger was really enjoyable and added immeasurably
to the process of buying and commissioning a new
boat.
Thank
you for creating such a wonderful addition."
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"Jason
Iverson installed the dodger on our boat today.
The guy is an artist! The workmanship is superb!
Unlike a lot of independent contractors out there,
Jason always returns calls, shows up at the appointed
time and is very detail oriented. I gave him some
parameters to follow and, most important told him
that I wanted the dodger to look like it belonged
on the boat rather than an afterthought, like most
dodgers. He delivered exactly what we wanted. The
dodger looks great! Without hesitation, I'd recommend
Jason. His work is top quality and looks great
on the boat! (...no, my testimonial did not get
me any discount...)"
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perfect, enhances the boat profile, and proves to
be totally easy to live with. We have been on the
boat several times, and out sailing as well. It is
so light coming up the companionway that I don't
eve know there is a dodger there until I am in the
cockpit. And the hand holds are in the right places.
You counseled us well. You are the man to make our
bimini!"
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Reliance
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so much! The dodger is incredible. You certainly
are an artist! Thanks again."
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