: Thank you (and Peter) for the input. Probably the best would be to experiment
: with something below deck, with access either from above or inside the
: cockpit (or both!), as you suggested.

: Another option may be the commercially available Mini Day Hatch (from Kajak
: Sport) that mounts under the deck, with internal access---if it would fit.
: It can be seen at this website:
: http://www.gokajaksport.com/Pages/hatches.html

Ed, you beat me to the punch about the water-tight Mini Day Hatch from Kajak-Sport, so no need to say more ... except that you could probably "have your lunch and eat it too" by installing BOTH the underdeck Mini Day Hatch AND an extra small round hatch on top of the deck! BTW, you could use exactly the same small round hatch that Lincoln is using on their "EGG boat" ... it's also made by Kajak-Sport. Food for thought ...... !!