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Re: Other: Inspection ports/deck hatches
By:johne
Date: 12/17/2009, 12:12 pm
In Response To: Other: Inspection ports/deck hatches (Kyle H.)

: Hi All ~ I am in the process of starting my Outer Island build and
: was wondering what others think of inspection ports/deck plates
: to be used as deck hatches? I have one in my rowing shell and it
: works great. I plan to use the OI mostly for day paddles, so
: don't need to store a lot of stuff in the hull. I want the port
: to be large enough to sneak my hands into for deck-to-hull
: bonding. I used Kurt Maurer's technique for holding down the
: hatches on my just finished One Ocean Kayak Sport, and I like
: it, but it sure would be nice to simplify the process!
: I would love to hear others' comments, pros and cons. Thanks for
: your time.
: Kyle
you can do both. I install fairly large flush wood hatch to make easy access for work and to allow the boat to dry when not in use. These are screwed down when I paddle. I have a small 6" hatch on the aft deck for ready access to food, water, safety gear, etc. I only do day trips, so this works fine for nearly any gear gear I carry.

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Other: Inspection ports/deck hatches
Kyle H. -- 12/16/2009, 9:10 pm
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Jay Babina -- 12/17/2009, 3:49 pm
Re: Other: Inspection ports/deck hatches *PIC*
Don Goss -- 12/17/2009, 10:07 pm
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Kyle H. -- 12/22/2009, 12:27 am
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Bill Hamm -- 12/17/2009, 6:01 pm
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Mike Savage -- 12/18/2009, 5:35 am
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Bill Hamm -- 12/18/2009, 9:46 am
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johne -- 12/17/2009, 12:12 pm
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risto -- 12/17/2009, 9:42 am
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Robert Livingston -- 12/17/2009, 3:54 am
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Bill Hamm -- 12/17/2009, 12:41 am
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dhwdaniels -- 12/18/2009, 4:12 am
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Shark Bait -- 12/20/2009, 5:21 am
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Bill Hamm -- 12/27/2009, 9:26 am
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Bill Hamm -- 12/18/2009, 9:44 am
Re: Other: Inspection ports/deck hatches
Bill Hamm -- 12/17/2009, 12:46 am
Re: Other: Inspection ports/deck hatches
Peter Sebbage -- 12/16/2009, 11:25 pm