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Re: Bulkhead Hatches *Pic*
By:Dave Houser
Date: 6/30/2003, 3:51 pm
In Response To: Seeking: hatch covers (John Cooper)

: I'm building two pygmy kayaks. I don't like the straps that hold the hatches
: down(ruins the look of the deck). I've seen some internal bungee set ups
: for this . Anybody have some great ones????? THX, John

I like bulkhead hatches to keep a clean deck. Not as convenient for packing gear but I mostly day paddle. A loop of rope through a pulley at the bow and stern help drag gear in and out.

Messages In This Thread

Seeking: hatch covers
John Cooper -- 6/30/2003, 8:41 am
Re: Bulkhead Hatches *Pic*
Dave Houser -- 6/30/2003, 3:51 pm
Re: Bulkhead Hatches
Mike and Rikki -- 10/10/2003, 6:07 pm
Re: Bulkhead Hatches Step-By-Step *Pic*
Dave Houser -- 10/10/2003, 6:55 pm
Excellent! *NM*
Mike and Rikki -- 10/10/2003, 8:31 pm
Re: Seeking: hatch covers *LINK*
Laurent -- 6/30/2003, 10:27 am