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The Old Town Vapor 10 Stern Hatch Kit converts the stern day well on the Old Town Vapor Kayak to a covered hatch area. The hatch is easy to install and the hatch rope let's you open the hatch from the comfort of the cockpit. The hinged cover creates a water-tight seal protecting your belongings. Installation instructions are available under the Resources tab. The kit includes the hinged hatch cover, cherry rivets, hatch rope, and instructions.
Converts your stern well into covered storage
Fits the stern hatch area of the Old Town Vapor 10
Easy to install
Hatch rope lets you open the hatch from the cockpit
Kit includes: hatch cover with hinge, cherry rivets, and hatch rope
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Reviews
By: sunnyDate: Jul 02, 2019
Original old town product. Be mindful that it will give you extra storage capacity. You still need to use a dry bag to be fully waterproof. Instruct included. ACK has great prices compare to competitors.
This is a very easy installation with basic power tools. Drill and rivet
gun. Done in five minutes. There are even a couple of installations
found on youtube.
A+**** the only reason it wasn't better because it's not waterproof,
but i knew it hat when i ordered it. Not cheap for just a plastic cover.
But oldtown was even more expensive. Directions for install was
excellant, although i used one size smaller drill bit for the elastic cord
holes.
Excellent! I have been out 2x with the hatch installed and it has
worked perfectly. I even had an idiot splashing large amounts of
water at me and everything was completely dry. I haven't flipped
with it so I didn't want to give it a perfect rating but this hatch
works great and I would and have suggested to anyone with a
vapor, to purchase it. Ohh and installation was very easy. I was
apprehensive but it took 10 mins and looks/works great!
The product was easy to install, and helped complete the look of
my old town vapor 10. I went on a 4 hour float on Memorial Day,
and the hatch only let a few drops of water inside. I also tied the
two knots inside of the hull and, other two knots one on each side
of the hatch lip to help seal the hatch better. I had know problem
with the rivets, all 4 broke off flush.
Easy to install. You need a pop rivet tool though. Got an
inexpensive one at Harbor Freight. Shipping was fast and efficient.
It is not waterproof, I did not expect that, but it does keep my stuff
in safely, much better than on the floor.
Perfect fit, factory stuff. Seems
a little pricey for what it is, but
ACK is cheaper than anyone
else. They installed mine for
me when I ordered the kayak
at the same time, but I have
previously installed one and it
is a piece of cake if you own or
can borrow a rivet gun.
5 minute install. The pop rivets don't pop in
the correct place so you need to break them
off with pliers. No big deal, but you will need
to do touch up if you care.
This is a great addition to the
Vapor. Paddled in the rain and
it was great, kept items dry.
Also, I ordered the Vapor from
ACK as well, when it arrived,
the hatch was already
installed!
product was just as described.
delivery was fast and not too
expensive. I has one little problem
with the rivets, but that was not ACK's
fault. but the customer service rep.
was great. They replaced the rivets at
no extra cost. I will shop at ACK
again for that reason.
This kit would be great but there is a
hardware issue.The rivets supplied
are not the standard pop type. So
after you insert the rivets you have
to cut the stems off.Instructions call
for 3/16 rivet hole's.The supplied
rivets would not fit in a 3/16 hole.Had
to go 15/64 on the holes.i think the
solution is to use other rivets.
This is a wonderful addition to our Kayaks.
Received a call from customer service,
shortly after ordering, and was given the
option of free installation. Accepted the offer
and am very pleased.
Great fit, easy installation.
Provides a great place to keep
a small, soft sided cooler and
a dry box with phone, wallet
and keys. Keeps a lot of the
water out but it really
prevents stuff from falling
out. Nice low cost addition.
This was a great addition and
necessity for my Kayak.
Installation was very easy
with the correct tools. When
seated inside the Kayak it is
hard to reach back and close
the hatch. I solved that
problem by adding a pull cord
to close the hatch easily
without having to reach far
behind.
This hatch kit is a great
accessory. It was very easy
to install and I feel is a
necessity for this kayak. Not
only does it improve the
functionality of the storage
area it also makes for a much
more finished look.
Although I hate working with
rivets, this was an easy
installation. The hatch cover
seems to be a must for this
kayak, and I don't know why it
isn't standard equipment.
This hatch is not waterproof,
but never claimed to be. It's
a nice addition to the Vapor
kayak and does the job of
keeping your things inside the
boat in any condition
(capsized or otherwise). They
supply plenty of bungie for
the latch, but you'll want
that fairly tight, so tie a
knot (or two) closer to the
hatch cover. That'll make the
cover a tighter fit. I think a
thin rubber strip, glued to
the underside of the hatch
cover could make this
watertight, but I'm not
certain about that. Gotta
love Austin Kayak. Their
price can't be beat, speedy
delivery, and a great company
to do business with. Thanks
ACK.
Hatch back for Old Town Vapor.
One needs to know how to use a
riviter but if one does, it is
a 10 minute job. closure is a
little iffy
being amini bungy cord but so
far it has worked well for us.
There
really is not other option if
you want the opening covered.
I agree with the other
positive reviews. This was
easy to install, and though
it's not waterproof, it does
keep out most routine splashes
and even small waves. Great
price and fast shipping from
ACK.
A Great addition to my Old Town Vapor 10. Hatch fit perfectly and the instruction sheet made the installation go smoothly. Really appreciate the quick delivery and the communication from ACK regarding order progress and when it would arrive.
Kayaked the Upper Iowa River did 20miles, Worked great for storage for drybag and shore lunch. Only thing is it doesn't make the storage compartment water proof.
Ordering and delivery were great. Wish there was a little better product description though. The hatch cover was a plastic cover instead of the tighter fitting rubber. Plan to install it this week.
Outstanding product, shipped and arrived quickly, very easy to install, very happy with the entire process. I'm far from a handy man, but this was simple.
Made by (or for) Old Town, so it fits my Vapor 10 perfectly. Easy to install. Is 'splashproof' rather than 'waterproof' but this could probably be remedied with common stick-on rubber weatherstripping. Bungee loop sometimes hard to grip for opening.
we own two vapors bought at big bass on sale as they decided not to sell that model anymore. The deep well in the rear fills up with splash water from waves. we love the space and the hatch was impossible to find except at ack. We use a vertical bungecord from rear hand grip to sit hole to hold down hatch rather than the permanent low level attachment set and get 99% water proof results. Full marks for quality and fit. hatch allows for extreme water use and incredible storage. extra large water proof bags fit in well but we doubt an eskimo roll would keep your woolies warm and dry with any hatch set by it self!
This Old Town Vapor Stern Hatch Kit is great. It's easy to install and works good. You put this on and you have an xt without the price. Shipping was great too.I will be buying from you again. Fair prices.
Nice fit, however if you don't have a rivet gun it is very, very difficult to put screws through drilled holes because it is so far to reach from the cockpit.
The Old Town Vapor Stern Hatch Kit is a necessity for any Vapor 10 owner! Installed in minutes and since it's from Old Town, it looks like it belongs there! A great way to turn an "unfinished" stern well into a nice storage area.
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I would not recommend having the weight of the kayak resting on this hatch. If possible, you could transport the kayak with the top up, so avoid doing that!
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