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Old 05-01-2020, 07:44 PM   #1
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Rectangular hatch?

Has anyone installed a rectangular hatch in something other then a outback or compass?


Bored staring at my oasis with vantage seats. Wondering if I can make one fit. Can anyone provide me the overall dimensions of the hatch? I want to cut out some cardboard and see if it’s possible.


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Old 05-01-2020, 08:19 PM   #2
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I installed on on my Hobie Passport a couple months back. Was a super easy install and made a big difference in hull accessibility. Was able to reuse the 8" circular hatch on the bow for forward storage/FF battery. Can't get out to the kayak now to measure for you right now, but when I can I'll get the outer edge dimensions as well as the inside dimensions for you if that helps. Here's some pics of the install:
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Old 05-01-2020, 09:05 PM   #3
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I installed on on my Hobie Passport a couple months back. Was a super easy install and made a big difference in hull accessibility. Was able to reuse the 8" circular hatch on the bow for forward storage/FF battery. Can't get out to the kayak now to measure for you right now, but when I can I'll get the outer edge dimensions as well as the inside dimensions for you if that helps. Here's some pics of the install:


Thanks! Yeah that will help. My hull has a limited flat surface. But looks close. If I just make a template and hold it over the kayak I’d be able to figure it out.


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Old 05-02-2020, 07:38 PM   #4
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Sorry it took so long to get back to you.... Out on the water for about 9 hours today THe hatch I installed is the Hobie Vertical Opening Hatch. Here are the measurements I took:

Outside Dimesions: 14-7/8" x 10-3/4" (I'd say round it to 15"x11" for your cardboard cutout)

Inside Opening Dimensions: 8-1/8" x 12" (There's a little lip that the hatch lid rests on when it's closed, so I measured it there since that's the narrowest the opening gets)

(In the pics the measurements look off because of the angle of the camera)

I'd also say to make sure there is nothing structural in that section of the kayak before you cut into it. My Passport has two structural foam blocks on either side of the hatch meant to support weight if someone is standing up there. But the hatch fits between them just fine and I didn't have to alter them in any way.

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Old 05-02-2020, 07:53 PM   #5
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Sorry it took so long to get back to you.... Out on the water for about 9 hours today THe hatch I installed is the Hobie Vertical Opening Hatch. Here are the measurements I took:



Outside Dimesions: 14-7/8" x 10-3/4" (I'd say round it to 15"x11" for your cardboard cutout)



Inside Opening Dimensions: 8-1/8" x 12" (There's a little lip that the hatch lid rests on when it's closed, so I measured it there since that's the narrowest the opening gets)



(In the pics the measurements look off because of the angle of the camera)



I'd also say to make sure there is nothing structural in that section of the kayak before you cut into it. My Passport has two structural foam blocks on either side of the hatch meant to support weight if someone is standing up there. But the hatch fits between them just fine and I didn't have to alter them in any way.



Hope this helps!


Thanks man!! Looks like I’m back to the garage to see what I got.


Where did you fish? How did you do?


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Old 05-02-2020, 11:13 PM   #6
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It is a great upgrade.

you can buy insert that takes tackle boxes. I think the 3600 ones.

I did it on my Outback.
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Old 05-03-2020, 12:53 AM   #7
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Thanks man!! Looks like I’m back to the garage to see what I got.


Where did you fish? How did you do?


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No problem! Hope it fits your kayak because the extra storage is nice. Saw you commented on the fishing report, so I assume you read it lol
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