RE: [Paddlewise] Time for a New PFD

From: PeterO <rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au>
Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 07:19:49 +1100
Tom wrote,
> Funny... I think that one has to be especially
> limber to unhatch the day hatch in many boats.
> Then try to feel around for what you want, pull
> it out, then reseal the hatch...

Steve wrote
> You can take anything of mine except my day hatch!!!


G'Day Tom, Steve and Paddlewise,

I moved all my gear off the front deck and into the day hatch after a
deckbag filled with water, then slipped off while remaining attached to
bungies. It acted as a sea anchor and prevented a roll.

My day hatch cover is a VCP unit and is attached to a point inside the hatch
with a line. Not needing to worry about losing the cover makes using the day
hatch straightforward for me despite a stiff neck. Are there day hatches
fitted with metal clamps and are they more difficult?

All the best, PeterO


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