tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post6215830654652122131..comments2024-03-28T20:03:03.698+10:00Comments on Gnarlydog News: SHOP: repairing a leaky hatchgnarlydoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02783031534973509076noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-87866840412149249222012-04-01T08:18:46.471+10:002012-04-01T08:18:46.471+10:00Update.
Kajak-Sport sent me replacement hatch cove...Update.<br />Kajak-Sport sent me replacement hatch covers for my Zegul, they are the rubber ones.<br />While they are slightly heavier they fit very snug, no matter how hot the weather.<br />After a recent paddle in rough conditions and an hour of rolling the hatches remained totally dry.<br />The Kajak-Sport rubber hatch covers solved my problem. I am now a happy paddler again :-)gnarlydoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783031534973509076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-76528717907644240402012-02-06T18:12:40.246+10:002012-02-06T18:12:40.246+10:00an interesting study, I found the same re the kaja...an interesting study, I found the same re the kajaksport hatches - hard vs soft rubber on my Greenland also,,, but not on my Tiderace. I had a Valley Nordkapp Lv briefly that leaked like a sieve everywhere, a case of very poor manufacture quality. Having sent it back for repair Valley seemed incapable of fixing it so I took my money back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-63489984103874160062012-02-05T03:56:11.014+10:002012-02-05T03:56:11.014+10:00We're sorry we missed you while you lived near...We're sorry we missed you while you lived nearby, but we've been hoping to make it to your side of the world in the not-so-distant future. I'll, of course, let you know if/when we do. Given a sandy paddling environment, you're definitely right that Vaseline would be a terribly sticky and ineffective mess. Good luck with the other style of hatches and let me know if you have Mark Berenblumhttp://www.walruskayaks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-78924884040824510442012-02-03T22:31:35.324+10:002012-02-03T22:31:35.324+10:00Mark, thank you for your comment. You seem to conf...Mark, thank you for your comment. You seem to confirm my friend's findings on the leaky hatch of his Tahe Greenland that had the dual density lid's rim out of round; the rubber hatches solved the problem there.<br />While the Vaseline could seal the gap I believe it would a poor solution for my paddling environment of sandy shores. I will try the rubber hatches solution.<br />From the gnarlydoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783031534973509076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-30286328491274211802012-02-03T19:26:58.640+10:002012-02-03T19:26:58.640+10:00Hi Gnarlydog, long-time reader but a first-time co...Hi Gnarlydog, long-time reader but a first-time commenter. I'm one of the owners of Walrus Kayaks, a smallish manufacturer in Vermont, USA. We use the kajaksport oval hatches on several of our boats and haven't encountered the same issues regarding leaks. We've repaired/destroyed/dissected many kayaks built by other manufacturers and found that, when the leak is between the rim and Mark Berenblumhttp://www.walruskayaks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-90362870984397403782012-02-01T16:07:18.363+10:002012-02-01T16:07:18.363+10:00Toomas, I had a look at your link: I like those Go...Toomas, I had a look at your link: I like those GoreTex vents.<br />And I can source them locally too. Will give them a try.<br /><br />I appreciate when readers share tips and knowledge with others. Thank you for your info; very valuable.gnarlydoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783031534973509076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-87055589460260459422012-02-01T15:44:59.473+10:002012-02-01T15:44:59.473+10:00I have no doubt that from the hot air to the colde...I have no doubt that from the hot air to the colder water transition (like a roll) there would be some vacuum occuring.<br />Maybe the KS hatch covers don't seal all that well in warmer climates? I don't seem to be the only one...<br />I will try to get the older style rubber ones, used by SKUK (Nigel Dennis) kayaks for example.gnarlydoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783031534973509076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-40692363632680606032012-02-01T15:39:39.783+10:002012-02-01T15:39:39.783+10:00Strange, datasheet link lost somewhere...
http://w...Strange, datasheet link lost somewhere...<br />http://www.gore.com/MungoBlobs/922/476/PTV_ScrewIn_Vents_Datasheet_US_AUG11_e.pdf<br /><br />And maybe in summer, when air is warmer than water, then cold water causes vacuum in hatches...<br />ToomasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-2278370054217581862012-02-01T08:04:49.958+10:002012-02-01T08:04:49.958+10:00Henrik, that's the exact same kayak I have tro...Henrik, that's the exact same kayak I have trouble with: the Zegul520.<br />Same here: the big oval hatch cover is a bit hard to put on (needs a lot of attention to get the lip on the rim) and it leaks.<br />Well, it looks like I will have to source some Kajak Sport "old school" hatch covers for my warm climate paddling conditions.gnarlydoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783031534973509076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-65600924097607607112012-02-01T01:54:41.920+10:002012-02-01T01:54:41.920+10:00Gnarly, do you mean these hatches?
http://www.kaja...Gnarly, do you mean these hatches?<br />http://www.kajaksport.com/www/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&view=category&virtuemart_category_id=11&Itemid=108<br /><br />A friend of mine had problem with leakage on the oval hatch on her Zegul 520. The old version of the hatch solved the problem. The klick-on hatch was also extremely difficult to remove or put on in lower temperatures (<5Henriknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-55636621294643178952012-01-31T23:31:59.376+10:002012-01-31T23:31:59.376+10:00Hi,
I installed those vents. Here is datasheet inf...Hi,<br />I installed those vents. Here is datasheet info:<br /><br />I can't check right now, what type of vent it exactly was ( too much snow on top of kayak :)<br />but seems that all those plastic vents have similar dimensions. I guess that 10mm hole covered<br />vith goretex fabric works well. Placement of the hole should be in place where it cant be penetrated <br />accidentally, or Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-69354314810524483312012-01-31T16:39:45.105+10:002012-01-31T16:39:45.105+10:00Toomas, I always wondered if Gore-Tex would work a...Toomas, I always wondered if Gore-Tex would work as breathable material for hatch ventilation but I wonder how big is the patch of fabric that you are using? and how do you fix it to the bulkhead?<br />What annoys me with the Kajak Sport hatch covers is that they only leak in summer (25C plus air temperatures) despite having breather holes in the bulkheads.gnarlydoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783031534973509076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-14465548286640181842012-01-31T16:32:36.494+10:002012-01-31T16:32:36.494+10:00Try to install goretex vents to the bulkheads. htt...Try to install goretex vents to the bulkheads. http://www.gore.com/en_xx/products/venting/protective/products/screw-in_holder.html . Glueing a piece of goretex fabric over small<br /> drilled hole in bulkhead works as well IMO.<br />I have installed those vents to my Tahe kayak, and never seen water<br />inside hatches. Inside and outside pressure differencies equalize quite fast.<br />Those new Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com