Kayak DIY / How to video Installing a Cargo Hatch on a Pelican Catch 120

Today we are adding a rear hatch cover to our kayak. If your like me and just wanna add some storage to your kayak this is an easy to do it.
Hatch Cover 8 inch-
GUANLANG 8 Inch Deck Plate Kit, Deck Hatch with Cat Bag for Kayak Boat Fishing Rigging, Black www.amazon.com...
Hatch Cover 9 inch-
Lixada 9" Deck Plate Hatch Cover Kit with Storage Bag for Marine Inflatable Boat Kayak Rigging www.amazon.com...

[@joeyhalf3471]

Was going to get rid of my Kayak left unloved side of house ,covered in that awful green algae,eroded rubber hatch and paint spots from careless neighbours fence painting. 2 days later used nail polish remover to get rid of terrible brown spots,power washed beautifully,order new hatch and elastics.Neoprene spray deck on the way it looks lovely!!!I was going to bin it but I tell you what it's a nice sturdy Sea kayak old school but very comfortable.touch up the scratches ,reprint the name presto .glad I give it some TLC😊👍 2 days later PS it's a Polynorm ( French company? )Haven't a clue what particular brand .

[@greatamericansurvival]

That’s awesome. Let us know how it goes. If you have any other questions or concerns please feel free to ask.

[@mackjenkins7721]

Man that was an awesome job. It looks so professional. If i saw that kayak at the water I would had thought that kayak would have came with that. Nicely done man.

[@greatamericansurvival]

Thanks I really like the way it turned out. This kayak didn’t come with foot pads so I’m gonna install some on it. What part of the world are you in? I’m in Georgia.

[@mackjenkins7721]

@@greatamericansurvival I'm in Virginia but I come through Georgia a lot. I am a long-distance truck driver 🚛 so I am everywhere. I'm in Miami FL every other weekend so I'm looking for a lot of places to go kayaking especially in Georgia I have relatives that live in Georgia.

[@sprintershepherd4359]

its off centre . its closer to the right than the left 7:32 . but yeah good job all the same

[@tmataya]

Really nice job. Might suggest adding a little silicone around the seal as well.

[@greatamericansurvival]

Exactly. Tried to do this as easy as possible. What kind of kayak are you using?

[@joerlynn]

and to the screw holes before installing screws.

[@DEADorALIVEkayaking]

Great job! I did the same thing on my Catch 120. I also added a 4" hatch at the other pre-marked spot for access to the underside of some deck installations...I prefer nuts and bolts with backing plates to screws, and needed to get below deck to tighten things up in places I couldn't otherwise reach. Stay safe!

[@tedstrong3990]

I’m ocd about centering but it looks great. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Awesome idea, great job showing how to do it...

[@subdawg1331]

awesome and thanks

[@treyezell36]

great job

[@outrightfishin9785]

Wow i got a 120 and was thinking of doing that to mine but its sketchy making cuts in your yak. Dnt wanna mess up lol great video man!!!

[@DEADorALIVEkayaking]

I've added 2 hatches, 2 anchor trollies, and a gazillion padeyes to my Catch 120, and you're right!...it's SCARY making that first cut! Walk through all the steps before you start...measure, mark, measure again, measure again, and maybe even again before you cut. Once you've started, the anxiety gets a little better! Stay safe!

[@chuppoacobra]

Thanks!

[@angelvillarreal7443]

My fishing kayak sank the other day because of a combination of battery and trolling weight, wind, open hatch cover and big wave

[@ChuckBradfordPhotography]

A pneumatic skill saw?

[@OJA1965]

Use the seal to mark the cut......um.....yeah......duh......OK, I feel like a doofus now. I used a compass, so it's accurate, but I still feel dumb. 🥴

[@joeyhalf3471]

Is it a good idea to put marine silicin under the gasket to reinforce the water resistance? Only asking as a complete novice as I am embarking upon a similar job on my kayak

[@joeyhalf3471]

Marine Goop another one.

[@greatamericansurvival]

The hatch I used had a foam gasket and I honestly don’t think it needs anything additional.

[@joeyhalf3471]

@@greatamericansurvival Ok ,yes spot on Its just me I'm a pedantic old bugger.Thing is plastic is tricky nothing actually ' glues to it' .I just read old plastic milk cartons melted will do a poor man's weld on larger scratches🥴.I'm going to go over mine with a decorators razor scraper/ fine sand paper see if I can bring this old girl up to her beautiful state😊.Also unsure about the Marine wax mentioned to finish off the tiny scratches .( Wax on plastic conundrum) But I'll see.Thanks for the video and replies👍

[@JasonLee-t3b]

Been running mine for 2 years never had a leak. Nothing extra is necessary or needed. The gasket seals it great

[@Jonasbonus22]

Is the hatch part waterproof???

[@greatamericansurvival]

It’s never leaked. The little bag isn’t waterproof if that’s what you asking but the hatch is. Is that what your asking?