Video · Rigging & Gear
How to Install a Hatch on Your Kayak for Storage and Rigging
I install a clear hatch on my kayak with common tools so I can reach inside the hull for storage and rigging.
What’s in this video
Hatches are an affordable, easy way to get inside your kayak for storage or rigging like fish finders, and you only need common tools. In this quick tutorial I put a clear hatch on my kayak.
I used #8 stainless steel panhead screws for my install. I recommend marine goop or waterproof marine silicone, especially if your hatch doesn’t come with a gasket. Doing it the way I show, I haven’t had any leaks. One more tip: keep the plastic you cut out so you have matching material for a plastic weld repair later.
Quick takeaways
- I used #8 stainless steel panhead screws to mount the hatch.
- Seal it with marine goop or waterproof marine silicone, especially if there's no gasket.
- Save the plastic cutout so you have matching material for future plastic welding repairs.
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