: I put a 4" hatch and a bulkhead at the very bow and it is a
: practical storage for small items that i like to get at quickly
: such as when stopping on shore for say 15 minutes. If the idea
: is to create bouyancy only, then i would put the same hatch on
: the bulkhead, and have a clear deck.

: greetings,

: risto

That's what a day hatch is for, for me at least, I don't have the flexibility to reach one while paddling.

Bill H.