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Easy to install hatch storage unit. Sized to fit standard first aid kits and paddling essentials. Recommended for recreational and touring boat designs. Lid screws on.
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Bought this to install on my Perception Pescador Pro 10. It's the
same size and same hatch as the one in the back well. Fits the
indention in the floor where it has a bungee for tackle box. I
discarded the foam seal and used marine goop with well nuts. Have
taken the yak out 3 times and has not leak. You can get away
using just the foam seal with stainless steel washers and nuts to
keep from leaking since you are able to fit a small ratchet through
the hatch when mounting to get it tight. I used marine goop and
well nuts as that's how the back hatch was installed from the
factory.
Very pleased with my purchase. The hatch kit was easy to install. My
kayak did not have a hatch or storage, so I cut out a hole and
mounted this kit. Looks just like a factory hatch. Plenty of room to
keep my electronics and keys dry.
Hello. I am satisfied with this replacement hatch. The line tie down
for the bag and the lid is an improvement over my original so I
won't lose it again.
For quicker access I might prefer that the lid use a bayonet
connection instead of the screw on type that it has. Thank you
Harmony
I would give this zero stars, if the website allowed me . . . Do yourself
a favor and buy a different hatch. If you choose to get this one, use
rivets rather than well nuts for the installation. Learn from the
mistake of a guy who now has a useless 5" hole in his kayak!
5 stars, my hatch kit and cap
were a perfect fit. My order
was shipped out within a few
hours and I received my
shipment ahead of the
predicted date! awesome :-)
I give ACK a 5 but this
product gets a 3 from me, so
averaged to a 4. Half the
screws were short and half
were long. The printed
instructions had the wrong
drill bit size listed for the
well nuts. Ended up using
rivets and marine sealant.
Other than that not bad.
Nice and works great.
The only trouble, the black ring (with the 6
holes for the screws) that attaches to the kayak
has creaked at two of the holes.
The foam gasket is not worth the time to ship it.
Much better to use silicone.
Still with the creaks in the ring it works great.
How can you get another ring.
Replaced the rubber push-on
cover on my Future Beach
Spirit 120 perfectly. Cut out
the original tiny bucket, used
aluminum pop-rivets to mount,
used a tube of clear silicone
sealant instead of foam
gasket. Looks factory
original, and I now have easy
access to food & camera.
Excellent quality. And of
course great price & fast
shipping from Austin Kayak!
REALZING THE 5 IN HATCH DESIGNED FOR DIFFERANT INSTALLATIO , I INSTALLED IN A JACKSON ,OPEN KAYAK. I DID FIND THAT THE WATER PROOF BAG ,DOES NOT HOLD WATER. THIS WAS AN INTERNAL/EXTERNAL TEST.WAS MISSING THE FOAM GASKET FROM 1 OF THE 4 UNITS ORDERED, BUT IN MY APPLICATIO I USED SILICONE TO FORM A GASKET.ALLOWED MORE ROOM TO ATTACH LANYARD RETAINER TO WELLNUT . THANK YOU FOR THE QUICK SERVICE AND SHIPPING. IT WILL GET TESTED SOON !
Everything is fine but your granola bar would get WET if water got under red bag.My bag was soaked on the bottom because I have a slow leak.No problem,I would order from you again.ThankYou
These things are great! I installed one on my kitchen countertop and use it for a small refuse bin. You can use the produce bags from the grocery store for liners and best of all they are free!
Quick shipping, well packed! I installed 2 of these in the round hatch positions on my Malibu 2 XL, Gaspachi Hatch on central oval hatch position. I caulked them in with a bead of clear silicone adhesive, left the bead that formed when riveted down to dry and slit and peeled it off later. Great place to put things that you don't want rattling about the hull such as: cell phone, wallet, camera, etc. Have to agree with previous post that things such as cell phones and cameras should be in zip lock freezer bags. If I ever decide to put in round Gaspachi hatches, I can just cut these out and still have adequate material to make proper Gaspachi installation.
I installed two of these 5" Hatch Kits on my tandem kayak and they work wonderful. No leaks, very spacious, and easy open-close lid. I'm very happy with my purchase.
I just needed to replace the lid, so no install required. I kind of hate screw tops, though. I have to be careful not to shut it too tight or it gets stuck. Fit my Tarpon 120. Nice bag.
Appears well made, plenty of capacity, installed easily. For the price, stainless screws and ny-loc nuts as well as a paper template would be nice. Overall, very satisfied. Beats the heck out of the hard cup it replaced in an Old Town Dirigo.
Great quality, fit my Perception which I didn't think would work because of the slight slant of the boat, but it rocks. Everything I buy from AKC rocks.
Very easy to install. Just make sure you have a flat area big enough for it. Now I finally have access to the back of my Otter. Austin Kayak delivered it fast. I will definitely buy from these guys again.
The hatch installation went very smoothly - 10 minutes tops! So far it has performed very well, but a word of warning - the bag attached to the hatch IS NOT waterproof. We dumped the kayak in some rapids and the bag had an inch if water in it by the time we were done....keep a sanwich bag inside the hatch bag and all will be well. A good product overall!
Worked like a charm, installed in minutes and actually seals fairly well...of course not fully water tight but closer than any other hatch I have had. And so not expensive!
This did not fit my perception carolina. Just be aware that it will not work with all kayaks. My bulkhead wall would have been exactly where I would have had to put the hatch. Seems easy to install, however (if you don't mind cutting a whole in your kayak)
Q:
Will this fit 6-inch surface area? I have an ATAK 140 and looking to install it in the front of the Kayak inside the Bow Hood where there is an existing mounting place. I just want to make sure this 5-Inch will fit there properly of if I need to drop down to a 4-Inch. Thank you.
A:
the diameter of the cat bag is going to be smaller than 6" closer to 5". This is going to be the standard replacement on many of the Wilderness Systems Tarpon and Thresher series kayaks.
A:
The Frenzy is designed for a 6 in. hatch. Here is a link to the hatch kit I recommend: http://www.austinkayak.com/products/2779/Ocean-Kayak-6-in-Cam-Lock-Hatch-Kit.html
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