-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 I am in the process of putting in a day hatch/compartment in a composite kayak. The hatch is going in on the starboard side and the deck is kind of flat. Which hatches should I consider. Any installation tips so I don't end up with a real big learning experience? The kayak is kevlar. What is the best way to cut the hole in the rear deck for the hatch? - -- Jan Mason td376_at_mail.anonymizer.com -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.1.90 (MingW32) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQE9V1UiriM783OhDMIRAkcwAJ9Ik7vvAys/fJ4H/zPWnq6TToo82gCeLtVO rjZaEkF7ug7xfUHTdzb0Efo= =Gd/0 -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I am very happy with Kajak Sport Hatches that I installed on my fiberglass boats. Used 3M 5200 to attach to the kayaks. Messy stuff to work with (use gloves and be outside) but very strong. I have installed 13 of these without a hint of failure. Completely waterproof. I have used primarily the approx. 9" one. It has worked well. You might want the approx. 6" one for the day hatch. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 I just ran into 3M 5200 for the first time a few weeks ago. The rear foam bulkhead was sealed in place with it. I had to use a dremel tool with a reinforced cut-off wheel to remove it from the kayak. My final plans for the day hatch is a VCP 7.5" hatch. I made the choice between the VCP and Kajak Sports hatches based on size. The day compartment is 11" bulkhead to bulkhead. The bulkheads are 6mm Okoume mahogany plywood fiberglassed on both sides. The bulkhead will be cut 0.25" short of the hull and that space between the edge of the bulkheads and the hull will be filled in with 3M 5200. No hard point between the hull and the bulkhead. The bulkhead will also be fiberglassed to the hull. The theory is that the stresses on the hull will all go to the fiberglass tape over a wide area and not on the small, 6mm, area at the intersection of the bulkhead and the hull. This should, in theory, keep the gel coat from cracking around the bulkheads. I am going to install it so that the top of the hatch is flush with the deck. It is going to be more work but it will keep it out of the way for stuff like paddle float rescues. The hatch will also be supported by the bulkheads. I don't want to cause leaks because I sat on the hatch, put a knee or whatever on it. I got the idea from the following web site: http://www.seaspiritkayaks.com/SS2/ss2vcpasmbyframe.htm Robert Livingston & Pam Martin wrote: | I am very happy with Kajak Sport Hatches that I installed on my fiberglass | boats. | | Used 3M 5200 to attach to the kayaks. Messy stuff to work with (use gloves | and be outside) but very strong. I have installed 13 of these without a hint | of failure. | | Completely waterproof. | | I have used primarily the approx. 9" one. It has worked well. You might want | the approx. 6" one for the day hatch. - -- Jan Mason 813-546-0644 td376_at_mail.anonymizer.com -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.1.90 (MingW32) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQE9YIj3riM783OhDMIRAqhcAJsFv7ntvMTp98KEd1jM7lm+2Vo8TACdEVNK IS84OGCe0a3tzLvev+0iYsQ= =zpyr -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Hi Jan, I assume you mean the paddlefloat. This is one of the few things I would use the day hatch for, instead consider using the cockpit (or leave it on deck). No need to compromise any seals (that aren't already) when you are in a position of needing a paddle float. Outside of this, you will find it a very useful, accessible storage. Jan Mason wrote: It is going to > be more work but it will keep it out of the way for stuff like paddle > float rescues. -- gabriel l romeu ø http://studiofurniture.com ø ø http://journalphoto.org ø ø http://kayakoutfitting.org ø ø http://kayaknavigation.com ø *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Another advantage of the VCP hatch is that the cover is easier to remove with one hand, which is important if you intend to get at the contents on the water. I suspect this is one reason the Romanys have a VCP hatch for the day compartment and Kayaksport hatches for the other compartments. Kajaksport hatch covers seal well and last longer, but always seem to require two hands to remove. Chuck Holst -----Original Message----- From: Jan Mason [SMTP:td376_at_mail.anonymizer.com] My final plans for the day hatch is a VCP 7.5" hatch. I made the choice between the VCP and Kajak Sports hatches based on size. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Thanks. New information. I just ordered the 7.5" VCP hatch last Friday at my local kayak shop. I'll get it in a couple of weeks. At least I ordered the right one. Chuck Holst wrote: | Another advantage of the VCP hatch is that the cover is easier to remove | with one hand, which is important if you intend to get at the contents on | the water. I suspect this is one reason the Romanys have a VCP hatch for | the day compartment and Kayaksport hatches for the other compartments. | Kajaksport hatch covers seal well and last longer, but always seem to | require two hands to remove. | | Chuck Holst | | -----Original Message----- | From: Jan Mason [SMTP:td376_at_mail.anonymizer.com] | | My final plans for the day hatch is a VCP 7.5" hatch. I made the choice | between the VCP and Kajak Sports hatches based on size. - -- Jan Mason 813-546-0644 td376_at_mail.anonymizer.com -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.1.90 (MingW32) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQE9Ym17riM783OhDMIRAswIAJ9yRIPgryPWZDswFhYpX3gKcxO8PwCfaAFs 1hvk3aZit553kPRvx/SowyA= =M8De -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
At 01:02 PM 8/19/2002 -0500, Chuck Holst wrote: >Kajaksport hatch covers seal well and last longer, but always seem to >require two hands to remove. The solution: 303 uv protectant makes the day hatch on my Quest easy to remove and replace on the water. Otherwise, it is a PITA. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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