I have hatches on my CC 17. The next kayak I make won't have any hatches. I realize they do serve a purpose, but they also add weight and increase the time, cost, and complexity of the project.

> I'm at the point where I can cut through this pretty fiberglassed deck to
> install a hatch. Let me be the frst the admit that this scares me. Does
> anyone have any advice on cutting the hatch? What's the preferred method
> to cut the hatch out--jigsaw, skill saw (that's what I have), razor saw,
> etc. . .? Any help or advice (and lots of encouragement) is greatly
> appreciated. Lew