[Paddlewise] modifying

Hi Guys,


I am new to this but have some great paddling spots here on the Mississippi
Gulf Coast. I purchased a Thor K2 two man kayak. This is a very low end
recreational boat. I soon found out with anything heavier than a 6 year old
the boat does not handle well with 2 paddlers. Oh well no matter no one wants
to go with me anyway. Something about being captive to my esoteric
conversation. 


I have decided to make a few modifications and wonder if I am on the right
track.





1) the forward hatch is only simulated. There is no bulkhead. I would like to
make a fibre glass bulkhead that would be removeable with some sort of wing
nuts. This would give me a waterproof locker give much more buoyancy in case
of immersion.





2) The rear hatch cover is real but again there is no bulkhead. Here i would
like to install a permanent bulkhead to give me a water tight compartment that
would be accessed through the hatch cover. 





3) I will remove the front seat and the foot blocks. Should I just put the
bolts back in to keep water tight or should I patch the holes?  If i just left
the seat bolts in the boat I could put the seat in facing to the rear for a
non paddling passenger.





Any help or opinions would be appreciated.


Bill Lee, More Guts than Brains.



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