. . . 3)Small Airbag: (another stretch)

> - assumes hatch w/ flange

> Under flange, attach 2" wide strip of 1" wide ethafoam all
> around and flush w/ the opening. Sand or rasp this edge back 45 deg. On
> underside of hatch, mark w/ pencil the extents of the flange. On bottom of
> hatch, glue (or attach w/ webbing) on a small airbag that is just larger
> than the hatch. Poke valve up somewhere thru hatch (pretty fitting or
> minimal). Put hatch in place, blow up airbag - it's stuck - and you won't
> sink either!

> Well maybe, at least you'd be using airbags!

Hmm, I'm not sure I paddle fast enough to take advantage of a kayak with airbags. But it is certainly an interesting thought :)

Any ideas on air conditioning, power steering, comfortable seating and cupholders would be appreciated, too.

Jest sign me

Paul G. Jacobson :)