Re: [Paddlewise] Kahuna hatches

Hatches add to the cost and to assembly time.  They are really unnecessary
as you can load gear via the cockpit as has been done for over 90 years with
other folding kayaks.  If you do decide to get hatches, just get the rear
one not one toward the bow.  You can easily load the bow area from the
cockpit and the bow hatch sticks up and gets spray in your face.

ralph diaz
----- Original Message -----
From: "PeterO" <rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au>
Subject: [Paddlewise] Kahuna hatches


> G'Day,
> Can anyone give an opinion on how necessary or useful the optional hatches
> for the Kahuna are for packing for weekend camping trips?
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