jason Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 It looks like I should be in the market for hatch covers for the Q boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suz Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Jason - why do you have a Q boat? That's the real question... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 There is one for "free" on the classifieds, I think he's thinking about it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Oops, looks like Jason thought about it and said "yes" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glad Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Hi Brian - do you happen to know if the fit is the same for the Valley brand or look-a-like for an NDK boat for the day hatch?I used it on for my Pilgrim this weekend but didn't give the roll and surf test. Thanks,Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glad Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 According to Greg Paquin - the Valley day hatch cover will work for my NDK Pilgrim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 According to Greg Paquin - the Valley day hatch cover will work for my NDK Pilgrim. I believe NDK has always used Valley hatch rims and covers for the day hatch while the bow and stern hatch are Kajaksport rims and covers. So NDK boats come with Valley hatch covers for the day hatrch becasue it is a Valley rim. P&H boats have kajaksport rims/covers for all three hatches. Why NDK uses Valley day hatch rims/covers is intriguing. Valley and Kajaksport day hatch rims are different sizes and thier hatch covers are not interchangeable. .Well, Kayajaksport does make covers for Valley rims, but their covers for their rims will not fit a Valley rim and vice versa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I now need hatch covers ASAP. :-) Please let me know if the group buy will be on if not I will see if I can track down the Kayajaksport version that are made for Valley boats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martinsen Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Jason, I have the old rubber hatch covers from the Shadow that you are welcome to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Jason, I have the old rubber hatch covers from the Shadow that you are welcome to.I am not sure when I will be down in MA next, I am now living in ME. If your willing to ship them can you call me 660-960-0070 or drop me an e-mail jason at kates D.T org we can figure out the cost and how I can get you a check or Paypal. Thanks -Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethS Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Hi everyone, is this group buy still happening? If it is, I'm interested, I need two oval hatch covers for my "new" used plastic Valley Avocet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyork Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Any news on this group purchase? Took in a little water over the weekend. gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I could still use the hatch covers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyork Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 On August 3, 2015 at 3:22 PM, gyork said: Admittedly, I have had some deteriation of my hatch covers over the last decsde. As a preventative measure (perhaps), I recently applied a trail of aquaseal to the deep cracks/crevices on my rear oval (inside and out) and day (outside only) hatches. These cracks follow a pattern of parallelling the periphery, approximately 1 inch in. Despite operating in the same conditions, the front oval is in much better shape. I think I will hold off on the group buy now (said the optimist). I'll try to remember to post follow-up here. gary Had some leaking through the day hatch on a recent, extended trip. Used a liquid seam-sealer (see pic) that dries clear and maintains flexibility. "Seams" I might get through another season nursing these covers along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Gary: I wish you well on getting another season, but my experience is that when the Valley hatch covers start to go as you described they will structurally fail soon. Unless the seam sealer provides a structural repair; it will stop the leaking, but not the failure. One day either putting on or prying the cover off you will end up with the edge separating from the center of the cover. Ed Lawson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Allen Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 On September 19, 2015 at 10:04 PM, EEL said: I believe NDK has always used Valley hatch rims and covers for the day hatch while the bow and stern hatch are Kajaksport rims and covers. So NDK boats come with Valley hatch covers for the day hatrch becasue it is a Valley rim. P&H boats have kajaksport rims/covers for all three hatches. Why NDK uses Valley day hatch rims/covers is intriguing. Valley and Kajaksport day hatch rims are different sizes and thier hatch covers are not interchangeable. .Well, Kayajaksport does make covers for Valley rims, but their covers for their rims will not fit a Valley rim and vice versa. Are you sure about that Ed? It was my understanding that the valley hatch covers float and I've personally seen way to many NDK day hatches sinking to the briny deep. best Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Phil: Well, I did say believe if that gives me any cover. I have seen many NDK boats with Valley day hatches in years past, but they may well have been using Kajaksport day hatches as well. I suppose there is an advantage to having a floating day hatch cover. Ed Lawson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyork Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 On June 3, 2016 at 10:16 AM, EEL said: Gary: ....... when the Valley hatch covers start to go as you described they will structurally fail soon. Unless the seam sealer provides a structural repair; it will stop the leaking, but not the failure. One day either putting on or prying the cover off you will end up with the edge separating from the center of the cover. Ed Lawson Yes indeed Ed! Found myself scrambling before a long weekend trip to replace ready-to-part covers (2 of 3), despite a final attempt to preserve these 2003 originals with Aquaseal. Took a detour to Tom's place ( http://topkayaker.net/index.html ) in Ossipee, NH. and was able to purchase 3 Sealect covers (2 oval [$79.95 each], 1 round[$39.95]) for the School Bus; total=$199.85. Inquired about a group purchase and he offered this: 10% off >=6 of a single item; 15% off >=12 of single item. Here's the kicker. Would require coordination of shipping to a ?centrally located "distributor" of the covers, as he is unwilling to send multiple orders from his shop. Perhaps there is someone in the audience who wants to take this and run with it; the simpler option is to order direct and incur shipping (and perhaps tax?). OR, stop in his shop (on Rte 16) on your way to the Whites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NPearson Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 I bought genuine Valley replacement covers from Contooocook river canoes up in Concord NH - they sell Valley boats and carry parts http://www.contoocookcanoe.com/ It does seem like Valley are getting something wrong with the rubber in their covers. The day hatch cover on my Romany failed prematurely too, so maybe NDK use the same supplier. The hatch covers on my Cetus though seem to last forever and are equally soft & rubbery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martinsen Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Ugh, now my seemingly new (6years) Necky hatch covers, which spend the majority of time in the garage, are quickly deteriorating. Think I'll get the oval Kayaksport next and see how long they last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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