valley hachcovers

[colinfrancis]

were can I get new hatch covers for my Aquanaut RM the day hatch is all most wornout :blink:

[johndunn]

The standard aquanaut covers aren\'t great - wear out quickly.
Nigel Dennis ones are better and fit aquanaut.
Des Keaney has them, or can get them.

[johndunn]

The standard aquanaut covers aren\'t great - wear out quickly.
Nigel Dennis ones are better and fit aquanaut.
Des Keaney has them, or can get them.

[DesKeaney]

Thanks John. We\'re awaiting a fresh shipement. They\'re €24 plus postage and do last really well. Drop me an email des at deepblueseakayaking.com

[brianmacmahon]

Hi Colin. You might consider investing in a bottle of 505 protectant. It will double the lifespan of your new hatch covers. Basically spray it on every few months and it protects the hatch cover from UV damage and salt damage. It stops the cover from cracking up so to speak. It also makes the cover more supple which gives you a better seal. Makes it easier to put on and take off cover as well.

I normally source bottles from Bantry Bay Canoes.

Hope that helps.


:woohoo:Post edited by: brianmacmahon, at: 2011/07/04 20:37

[colinfrancis]

hi thank 4 the help got in touch with Des

[DesKeaney]

Brian, the spray of 505 protectant is really good advice for the Valley hatch covers. We now include a bottle with any new Valley boats we sell. We don\'t bother on the Nigel Dennis covers as it\'s not necessary and the material is more flexible so getting it on and off is easy anyway.