Dear All,

I am new to kayaking and have recently bought a sit on top Ocean Kayak
for paddling down our local river.

I would like to fit a deck hatch to allow some dry storage.

My local kayak shop sells hatches that cost around £30. I understand
you need to cut a hole in the deck to which you presumably screw in
place the threaded 'female' part of the hatch.

Would they screw in place using self tapping screws or is there some
sort of thread insert you can use. I have access to Pemsert type thread
inserts here at work.

Do I need to spend this much on a kayak specific hatch or could I use a
inspection hatch from a boat chandler?

http://www.force4.co.uk/ProductDetai...3-e3448c528532

These are much cheaper, but would they be suitable? Are there any other
options?

Any advice gratefully received!

Thanks,

Nick