Kault316
Paddler
I’d appreciate some of your sage wisdom regarding a centre hatch on the Osprey double I am completing- currently doing cockpit combings. I would like to create a centre hatch but will need to do so from scratch if you’ll pardon the poetry. One craftsman buddy thinks a big hatch will weaken the overall strength of the boat,
Also, having two Cohos with the standard Pygmy hatches, I can attest that they have always been finicky to keep waterproof- the straps stretch when wet, the foam degrades and compresses over time. I just accept that a bit of water will get in.
Are there other’s options? By the way, here are a few photos
Also, having two Cohos with the standard Pygmy hatches, I can attest that they have always been finicky to keep waterproof- the straps stretch when wet, the foam degrades and compresses over time. I just accept that a bit of water will get in.
Are there other’s options? By the way, here are a few photos