: When I first made my Petrel I was intending to put a small hatch in
: the front deck just in front of the cockpit, but I never got
: around to it. Several glass boat manufacturers are doing this
: now. It is a good location for accessing things, but there is
: not a lot of volume available if you want room for your legs and
: feet. But there is plenty of room for some snacks, flares,
: and/or a radio, in other words the kind of stuff you might want
: to access while you are on the water.
: I think this small compartment idea makes for a better day hatch
: than the standard behind the back system.
Off topic but something I love about this forum is the fact that two competing kayak designers can talk like normal people in a public place about design ideas to improve what we love without trying to one up or shoot the other in the foot.
Good on both of you for continuing to make what we all love easier, safer, and more cutting edge.
A gentlemans toast.... Here, here!
Dave g
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