Re: [Paddlewise] Day Hatch Cover Removal

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Frequent application of "303" to the inner edge of the hatch cover, as well as to the rim, will make it much easier to remove the cover while not compromising the seal.  Incidentally, frequent application of 303 to the entire hatch cover will make it last longer.
  Bob

----- Original Message -----
From: William Wetzel <wewjr_at_comcast.net>
Subject: [Paddlewise] Day Hatch Cover Removal

> I paddle mostly along the Maine coast and am fed up with
> asking to raft up with a buddy when seas are not so calm, as I did 
> yesterdaywhen I needed to get at my paddling jacket.  It's an 
> imposition and potentially dangerous.  (Even he had a hard time with both hands)
> Have any of you had the same problem?  If so, how have you dealt 
> with it? Do any of you have any ideas for a lubricant that would make 
> the hatch cover removal easier without compromising watertightness? 
> I am told that petroleum-based lubricants will rot the rubber.  
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