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Re: Why Hatches?
By:Roy Morford
Date: 7/15/2001, 12:16 pm
In Response To: Re: Why Hatches? (Mike)

: cons: you will need to use a sea sock.

I have only once been in the water by accident although I have practiced many times. The volume of water in the boat is a function of how you right the boat. Done properly it is minimal. Sea socks are a pain.

: When you are not fully loaded with gear you will need float bags.

You should use float bags even if you have hatches and bulkheads. I read some where that hatches have been known to leak.

Messages In This Thread

Why Hatches?
Rene Braun -- 7/15/2001, 11:11 am
Re: Why Hatches?
Julie Kanarr -- 7/17/2001, 1:50 pm
maybe
mike allen -- 7/17/2001, 2:36 pm
Re: maybe
Julie Kanarr -- 7/18/2001, 5:24 pm
Re: maybe - another hatch and footbrace option
Dave S. -- 7/24/2001, 12:08 am
expanded a bit
mike allen -- 7/18/2001, 6:28 pm
Re: Why Hatches?
Geo. Cushing -- 7/16/2001, 4:35 pm
Re: Why Hatches?
West -- 7/16/2001, 9:19 pm
Re: Why Hatches?
West -- 7/16/2001, 10:23 pm
Re: Why Hatches?
Bob Kelim -- 7/15/2001, 9:52 pm
Re: Why Hatches?
LeeG -- 7/15/2001, 7:26 pm
Re: Why Hatches?
Roy Morford -- 7/15/2001, 12:10 pm
Re: Why Hatches?
Paul G. Jacobson -- 7/15/2001, 7:21 pm
Re: Why Hatches?
Shawn Baker -- 7/16/2001, 10:20 am
First in the Chorus
Mike Scarborough -- 7/15/2001, 4:16 pm
Re: First in the Chorus
Roy Morford -- 7/15/2001, 5:52 pm
Re: Why Hatches?
Mike -- 7/15/2001, 12:04 pm
Re: Why Hatches?
Roy Morford -- 7/15/2001, 12:16 pm
gee thanks
Mike -- 7/15/2001, 12:58 pm
Re: Internet discussion
Shawn Baker -- 7/16/2001, 10:13 am
Re: Sorry Mike - no offence intended *NM*
Roy Morford -- 7/15/2001, 2:49 pm