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Deck hatch question
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 |
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Deck hatch question
Thanks for that.
I am planning on getting dry bags too, I think I'll have to attach some extra loops to the deck as attachment points. I think a hatch will be very handy too. The kayak is polyethylene so I understand it is quite difficult to use adhesives on. I will probably seek advice from my local shop, I just didn't want to spend over the odds if I don't have to! Regards, Nick |
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