I don't know if anyone can help here but its worth a try. I bought my Wilderness Tempest 170 at REI in Roseville, CA. This weekend my son & I went to Tomales Bay for an overnight campout with our two kayaks (the wind was to strong to paddle) but on the trip down I lost my rear hatch cover - it is somewhere out on highway 80. I have a trip planned in two weeks and I'm playing with fire without that cover. I went to REI and they cannot get though to Wilderness and are forced to just leave messages with no call backs. I went to Wilderness' website and they have no information on how to contact them or even have an email address to write to. Can anybody help out there? Doug Jensen Nevada City, CA *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
A few weeks ago I discovered my Valley large oval hatch had rotted and cracked. I took some heavy duty plastic and a piece of heavy duty bunjii and made a temporary cover. It worked perfectly, didn't leak during rolls and was air tight enough to go convex when the boat heated up. I left enough bunjii after tying the knot so I could easily remove it. Not pretty, but practical! cu *************************************************************************** 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 not sure of the exact fit of the Tempest covers, but they may be standard. The bow cover looks like a simple VCP 10". check out Kajak Sport. They make the covers for many manufacturers now and come in both ovals and round (including 10"). There are several dealers of the hatches in the US so you could probably call one of the dealers up and order one. My guess is that they'll be able to check if they fit your boat. Here is a link to the info page on their covers: http://kajaksport.com/englanti/kajakkiluukut.html Here is a list of dealers: http://www.gokajaksport.com/Pages/dealermap1.html -Patrick *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
To everyone, I appreciate all the help and I'll make some calls today to see where this goes. Thanks, Doug Jensen *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
the Kajaksport hatches aren't even close. I can send you a hatch. call me. steve Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe N 45: 36.285' 250 NE Tomahawk Isle Dr. W 122: 39.841' Portland, OR 97217 Web: www.aldercreek.com Phone: 503.285.0464 Email: aldercreek_at_qwest.net *************************************************************************** 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 have a task coming up on the weekend that may require taking notes while paddling. Rather than use my precious, and expensive, waterproof notepaper, I am after something that will write on my glass deck, or a stick-on to that. I have tried a Chinagraph pencil on a piece of plastic, but if the plastic is wet to start with it won't write. I will want to delete the notes without resorting to chemical warfare. Any suggestions out there in Paddlewise land? Due to regional supply issues, generic rather than brand specific information is desirable. Cheers JKA -- John Kirk-Anderson Banks Peninsula NEW ZEALAND *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
John: I am not sure it it will work on a kayak but in piloting the airplane I have used both a grease pencil or an erasable marker (as used on those portable white shinny school boards) to write down clearance notes and navigation details on the plexiglass window. This might work on the gel-coat deck of the kayak. best: michael ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Kirk-Anderson" <jka_at_netaccess.co.nz> > I have a task coming up on the weekend that may require taking notes while > paddling. Rather than use my precious, and expensive, waterproof notepaper, > I am after something that will write on my glass deck, or a stick-on to > that. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
You can do the same thing with a variety of materials with good results. Wet suit material (preferably slick on one side for a better seal), sheet rubber (latex, neoprene or other), there are also some nice coated nylon and polyester fabrics available also. One of them looks very interesting to me as a material for making a sea sock. I wonder what might be the demand for a sea sock that holds water but is not slippery? Heck, it is all fun, I am with Ratty, "Nothing half so much worth doing ...." :-) michael Bob Denton wrote: > > A few weeks ago I discovered my Valley large oval hatch had rotted and > cracked. I took some heavy duty plastic and a piece of heavy duty bunjii and > made a temporary cover. It worked perfectly, didn't leak during rolls and > was air tight enough to go convex when the boat heated up. I left enough > bunjii after tying the knot so I could easily remove it. Not pretty, but > practical! > > cu *************************************************************************** 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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