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Date: 12 Jul 2006 08:56:20
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Subject: External watertight stowage?
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These newer kayaks all seem to have rear hatches that can be resealed
more easily or an even easier to reach third compartment. For those of
us with older kayaks what can be used for external stowage? Tupperware
comes to mind but seems rather cheezy. Thanks.
Dave
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Date: 14 Jul 2006 14:10:14
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John Fereira wrote:
> I don't know if it's available as an aftermarket item but the Prijon Motion
> has a nice day hatch setup. It's on the front deck a few inches in front of
> the cockpit rim.
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> I couldn't find a good close up photo of it but it can be seen here:
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> http://www.rutabaga.com/product.asp?pid=1011963
That is interesting but it certainly looks molded in -- although a
sawzall could make a hole. Some people like to put a map right there so
it might not be good for them. I will probably try to get a box that
will fit in the small space behind the seat and then maybe a deck bag.
Not really sure. Thanks.
Dave
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Date: 16 Jul 2006 11:07:16
From: John Fereira
Subject: Re: External watertight stowage?
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galt_57@hotmail.com wrote in
news:1152911414.310933.233820@35g2000cwc.googlegroups.com:
> John Fereira wrote:
>> I don't know if it's available as an aftermarket item but the Prijon
>> Motion has a nice day hatch setup. It's on the front deck a few
>> inches in front of the cockpit rim.
>>
>> I couldn't find a good close up photo of it but it can be seen here:
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>> http://www.rutabaga.com/product.asp?pid=1011963
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> That is interesting but it certainly looks molded in -- although a
> sawzall could make a hole.
It's not molded in. The day hatch is a complete unit that could probably be
installed in any boat with a hole cut the the right diameter.
> Some people like to put a map right there so
> it might not be good for them.
There's still room for a map in front of the hatch, and the day hatch in
that location would be real useful for carrying a compass, grease pencil,
and even a GPS.
> I will probably try to get a box that
> will fit in the small space behind the seat and then maybe a deck bag.
I keep a pelican box in the small space behind the seat in one of my boats
but the back band rests almost against the cockpit combing so it's difficult
to retreive it while sitting in the boat. On the two boats I built, the
backband is actually minicell foam glued to the rear bulkhead so there isn't
any room at all. Since I have to rebuild cockpit area on my Outer Island
anyway (it had a near fatal encounter with a maple tree) I may put a day
hatch similar to the one on the Prijon boat in it.
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Date: 14 Jul 2006 19:03:59
From: Michael Daly
Subject: Re: External watertight stowage?
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galt_57@hotmail.com wrote:
> I will probably try to get a box that
> will fit in the small space behind the seat and then maybe a deck bag.
Take a look at the GSI Lexan boxes - tough, watertight and a tad less expensive
than Peli-boxes. I used to use them for behind-the-seat storage.
Mike
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Date: 14 Jul 2006 12:48:27
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Subject: Re: External watertight stowage?
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Yeah, the "day hatch" is it. I have an old CD Storm. It has those
neoprene hat seals. I'm just pondering where I would put various
things. Thanks.
Dave
cramersec@gmail.com wrote:
> What kind of older boat do you have? When you say third compartment,
> are you talking about what's called a "day hatch," right behind the
> cockpit? If so, a waterproof deck bag in front of you might do the
> trick. If Tupperware is too cheesy, how about a Pelican box?
>
> Steve
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> galt_57@hotmail.com wrote:
> > These newer kayaks all seem to have rear hatches that can be resealed
> > more easily or an even easier to reach third compartment. For those of
> > us with older kayaks what can be used for external stowage? Tupperware
> > comes to mind but seems rather cheezy. Thanks.
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Date: 14 Jul 2006 20:34:55
From: John Fereira
Subject: Re: External watertight stowage?
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galt_57@hotmail.com wrote in news:1152906507.758133.182920
@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:
> Yeah, the "day hatch" is it. I have an old CD Storm. It has those
> neoprene hat seals. I'm just pondering where I would put various
> things. Thanks.
I don't know if it's available as an aftermarket item but the Prijon Motion
has a nice day hatch setup. It's on the front deck a few inches in front of
the cockpit rim.
I couldn't find a good close up photo of it but it can be seen here:
http://www.rutabaga.com/product.asp?pid=1011963
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Date: 14 Jul 2006 06:38:30
From: cramersec@gmail.com
Subject: Re: External watertight stowage?
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What kind of older boat do you have? When you say third compartment,
are you talking about what's called a "day hatch," right behind the
cockpit? If so, a waterproof deck bag in front of you might do the
trick. If Tupperware is too cheesy, how about a Pelican box?
Steve
galt_57@hotmail.com wrote:
> These newer kayaks all seem to have rear hatches that can be resealed
> more easily or an even easier to reach third compartment. For those of
> us with older kayaks what can be used for external stowage? Tupperware
> comes to mind but seems rather cheezy. Thanks.
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Date: 13 Jul 2006 12:07:14
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Subject: Re: External watertight stowage?
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try running a bead of goop on the tuperware's male ridge
allow the goop to set up a bit - 15 seconds at 75 degrees
smoothly (avoid wrinkles) saran wrap or poly bag over the goop and
container's mouth
and getnly place the lid on conforming goop to container and lid
interface.
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Date: 12 Jul 2006 10:41:54
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Subject: Re: External watertight stowage?
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Walt wrote:
> galt_57@hotmail.com wrote:
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> > These newer kayaks all seem to have rear hatches that can be resealed
> > more easily or an even easier to reach third compartment. For those of
> > us with older kayaks what can be used for external stowage? Tupperware
> > comes to mind but seems rather cheezy. Thanks.
>
> Get a dry bag.
>
> //Walt
Oops, see that was too obvious for me to think of. Hmmm.
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Date: 12 Jul 2006 15:23:26
From: Michael Daly
Subject: Re: External watertight stowage?
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galt_57@hotmail.com wrote:
>> Get a dry bag.
>>
> Oops, see that was too obvious for me to think of. Hmmm.
However, watch what you put on the deck. Too much junk and it will affect
handling - catching wind and waves as well as raising your centre of gravity.
Personally, I prefer a clean deck - usually just a chart case, spare paddle and
throw bag.
Mike
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Date: 12 Jul 2006 17:20:51
From: Brian Nystrom
Subject: Re: External watertight stowage?
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galt_57@hotmail.com wrote:
> These newer kayaks all seem to have rear hatches that can be resealed
> more easily or an even easier to reach third compartment. For those of
> us with older kayaks what can be used for external stowage? Tupperware
> comes to mind but seems rather cheezy. Thanks.
There are watertight deckbags available.
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Date: 12 Jul 2006 12:12:12
From: Walt
Subject: Re: External watertight stowage?
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galt_57@hotmail.com wrote:
> These newer kayaks all seem to have rear hatches that can be resealed
> more easily or an even easier to reach third compartment. For those of
> us with older kayaks what can be used for external stowage? Tupperware
> comes to mind but seems rather cheezy. Thanks.
Get a dry bag.
//Walt
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