[Paddlewise] Replacement hatch cover

Jim Tynan wrote:

> My 7.5" front Valley hatch cover rotted through from the top in spite of
the
>constant 303 dousings I've given it over the years!  It was original
>equipment on a 1997 Current Designs Solstice ST that I bought new.  [Would
>have expected a longer life, but so be it!]  Was wondering if anyone knew
of
>any other alternatives to the Valley hatch cover.

I empathise with Jim's predicament. I know that Current Designs made strong
protestations to VCP a couple of years ago about the deteriorating qualities
of the VCP 7.5" hatch cover. I'm informed that they have since changed the
`ingredients' in their rubber mix to ensure that their hatch covers are
longer lasting.
Ocean River Sports, www.oceanriver.com , which is owned by Brian Henry who
designed the Solstice series stocks the replacement hatches.
	Chris Banner
	Thetis Isalnd. B.C.

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