Kayak D I Y

[skeeter]

Really didnt like the idea of cutting a big hole in the top of my kayak, but I'm over it! Now, I have a little more dry storage and hull access if I decide to run wires for lights or transducer or whatever!

[Pedernal]

That is awesome!!!

Where did you get the hatch? And how sturdy is it??

[Hoggslayer]

That's a nice hatch. Do you have a link for where you got it?

[CabezaBlanca]

Good job!

[skeeter]

Very sturdy. I like it better than the front hatch that came on the yak from pelican.

Look up 8 inch hatch on Amazon. All kinds of choices. I got the 2 pack for $18

[Texas Grown]

Nice job sir.

[Cleake7007]

Awesome!

[txoutdoorsman24]

Looks very good. For how easy it really is, and for what you will be charged by a “professional” to do it, DIY is the best way to go. I’ve started doing my own modifications. I just take my time and follow a how-to video to the T

[rswell2]

What did you use to cut the hole?

[TexaRican]

Save that cutout. I'm not certain about ram-x but on roto mold boats like cobra, ocean kayak, malibu, etc., they can be plastic welded when cracked.

[skeeter]

What did you use to cut the hole?

Marked the hole with a compass. Poked the first hole with a 5/8" paddle bit. Then I cut out with a cordless jig saw.

[skeeter]

Save that cutout. I'm not certain about ram-x but on roto mold boats like cobra, ocean kayak, malibu, etc., they can be plastic welded when cracked.

I saved it! Thanks for the reminder!

[skeeter]

Drilled a hole, added a caribeaner so I could clip on a laundry bag (bought at the dollar store) this will keep stuff from sliding down the yak, out of reach. Little ditty bag fits on top!

[txoutdoorsman24]

Drilled a hole, added a caribeaner so I could clip on a laundry bag (bought at the dollar store) this will keep stuff from sliding down the yak, out of reach. Little ditty bag fits on top!

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BRILLIANT idea

[skeeter]

Hung a laundry bag on the front hatch as well!