Re: [Paddlewise] VCP Hatch Deterioration

From: <MJAkayaker_at_aol.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2000 23:25:09 EDT
In a message dated 7/26/00 9:22:40 PM Central Daylight Time, 
rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com writes:

<<  If indeed a
 replacement cost $100 as some one said (one? a pair?) then that should
 be addressed. >>

Great River Outfitters prices from 1999 catalogue are 

7.5 round hatch cover  -- 26.30   (typically this is a front hatch)
16 x 9 oval cover          -- 52.00   (typically a rear hatch)

The 2000 prices were just a little higher I think, but I loaned my catalogue 
out so I can not be sure.  By the time you add in shipping and/or taxes I 
think you are around $90.  I guess if you have the money and the forethought 
to order a pair when the first one fails you could save a little on shipping. 
 

I did not talk to Valley.  When I first brought this up a few months ago the 
only replies I got were things like you should take hatches off and use 303.  
So I thought it was just a chance happening. I had been using 303 but not 
taking the hatches off every day.  Since I have now had the second one crack 
and there seems to be a similar problem with others I will be calling.

Mark J. Arnold
MJAkayaker_at_aol.com

 
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