Sea-Lect Recreational All Rubber version 10 inch retrofit rubber hatch cover kit. Matches some covers and rims found on common kayak brands. Comes as a kit with cover and rim. Mounting hardware and sealant are not included. Best used as a replacement hatch system for cracked rims and damaged covers. Can be used to replace poor fitting and leaking Wilderness Systems dual density hatch covers. Use also to apply a new rim when a matching cover cannot be found, such as the discontinued Necky or Old Town egg shape rubber hatch. The cover alone can be used as a replacement for a lost cover to fit a 10 inch rim.SLD10KJS24
The cover has internal and external tie-offs for a leash. Cover is: 10 3/8 inches outside diameter. 9 5/8 inches I.D.
The hatch rim has a footprint of 11 inches outside diameter. The opening is 9.5 inches inside diameter. The raised hatch rim lip is 10 inches outside diameter. The kit can be applied to any kayak with a flat deck space of 11 inches in diameter.
Recreational version hatch cover, similar to the original rubber Kajak Sport 24cm. This cover is made in the USA by Sea-Lect. Instructions are not included. Full retro-fit instructions are available by request (use comments box at check out). This kit is equivalent to the Kajak Sport 24cm (10 in.) Hatch Kit by Harmony, 8025322, but does not include sealant and hardware. Use a Backing Plate for best results when retrofiting. Can be used as a Retrofit for the Cobra 10 inch round hatch, the Prijon Capri and Dephin kayaks (largely older versions), some Islander and Perception kayaks, including the Aquaterra Big Kahuna, and some older Seda kayaks, many of these outfitted with the Viking 8 inch, as well as some Heritage and Hobie kayaks (with 8 inch Hinge Hatch hatch).
Related Article: Kayak Hatch Replacement Options - Part I - Rubber Covers
See the Basic Use Video.
See a Kajak Sport Hatch Install Video demonstrating the install of a similar hatch on a plastic kayak with a contour challenge.
Rim Replacement Links for Fiberglass Kayaks:
Replacing a Broken Hatch Rim – Part 1 (Removing the Rim)
Replacing a Broken Hatch Rim – Part 2 (Fiberglass Repair)
Replacing a Broken Hatch Rim – Part 3 (Gelcoat Repair)
Replacing a Broken Hatch Rim – Part 4 (Gluing the new rim)
Rim Replacement for Plastic Kayaks at Pinterest (Please note that the "donut" may be needed on some, maybe most, but not all kayaks).
