[Paddlewise] VCP Hatch Deterioration

I flexed my VCP hatch while looking at the back (inside) and discovered
several deep cracks. I was surprised since I thought the deterioration wound
show up first on the exposed outside.. The outside looked good. I now have a
new hatch cover. My oval rear hatch is ok. The boat is eight years old, and
I have been using 303 protectant on the outside of the hatches. Might be
worth a look as a failure in rough conditions could be serious.

frank montbriand
43N50'07"
73W25'22"



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