If there is some doubt about the source of hatch moisture, don't discount the possibility of condensation, particularly if your hatch covers seem very tight. My Greenlander seems to collect a little condensation in the fron hatch, e.g., after launching on a nice warm day into Lake Superior and paddling for a few hours, the hatch air may be filled with relatively humid air at 60 degrees or warmer (from the black hatch covers), while the water temp is in the upper 30's. Just enough water collects to be annoying, if you haven't sealed your cargo. I don't know of any way around this problem if you go into cold water. TFJ > I hate to tell you this, but you might be fighting a loosing battle. > Typically the temperature under your hatches is not constant: *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat Nov 09 2002 - 12:44:11 PST
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