Re: [Paddlewise] VCP hatch cover

From: Jochen Grikschat <grikschat_at_surfeu.de>
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2094 13:30:56 +0200
Just forgotten one point.

For my VCP hatches I couldnīt change into KS-OY ones, Iīve build last autumn
a kind of spray-covers against the UV-radiation. I took some
spinnaker-stuff-material (very thin cloth) and cut it round (or oval)
shaped. Sew a round tunnel for a thin and strong rope. Than a place the
cover over the hatches and fasten it with the rope, running through the
groove (of the hatch). The cover fits the hatch exactly and you could give
your boring black hatches some coloured effects, too. I hope the covers will
protect the hatches against the UV-radiation, if not - it was a try.
For the oval hatch I will sew a little bag on the cover, so I could place
there some stuff, like a lamp, signal flares, trail rope ... in it.

I offer this idea to some dealers and the Valley dealer. But the market
denied a need. For sure, they like to sell new hatches every 2 years!

all the best
Jochen G.

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