For use with the Valley Canoe Products oval rubber hatch cover. Rim base is 19 1/4 by 12 inches outside dimensions. Can be installed on a flat area of the deck of the same dimensions. Use a replacement for a VCP cracked rim, or as a new install on a flat deck kayak. Rim LIP dimensions are 17 ¼ by 10 inches O.D. Inside opening of hatch dimensions are 16 1/8 by 8 7/8 inches.
This rim is commonly used with the Valley Canoe Products Imported Oval Hatch. This rim can be used with Sea Lect brand Valley style oval hatch cover. The footprint of this VCP rim is significantly larger than the Sea Lect rim foot print. Valley Oval Rim base is 19 1/4 by 12 inches outside dimensions. Necky Part Number 07.2511.0000.
See All Valley Canoe Products hatch replacement options.
See a 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, but not all kayaks).
