OCEAN KAYAK Oval XL Hatch Kit Instructions
- June 3, 2024
- OCEAN KAYAK
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OCEAN KAYAK Oval XL Hatch Kit
Please read kit instructions carefully prior to installation.
Many of our kit installations can be viewed at www.youtube.com/paddleoceankayak.
KIT CONTENTS
KIT CONTENTS
Ref. Letter| Part Number| Description| Quantity
A| 07.2976.0000| Aero Lock Buckle w/ Straps| 1 Set
B| 07.2119.0000| 10-32×5/8” PH Screw| 4
C| 07.2116.0000| 10-32 Nylock Nut| 4
D| 01.1315.0419| Fender Washer| 4
E| 07.3225.0000| Malibu XL Oval Hatch| 1
F| 07.3237.0000| Hatch Cut Trimlok| 54”
G| 07.3300.0016| Hatch Lines| 1
TOOLS REQUIRED
Jigsaw w/multi-purpose blade, Drill with ¼” bit, 13/64” bit, 1/8” bit, Sure Form shaver or small rasp, 3/8” wrench, Marking Pencil, Phillips Head screwdriver, Adhesive Sealant Before getting started we recommend sorting out and separating the parts for easy access during assembly.
INSTALLATION
- With a marking pencil draw a line around the top of the center oval hatch, ¾” to the inside of the hatch edge. This is where you will cut with your saw to create the hatch opening. Fig. #1
- Using your drill with a ¼” bit, drill a few holes next to each other just to the inside of the line you drew in step. You want the holes to be connected to form one large hole. This is where you will start cutting with your jig saw.
- With your jig saw, cut out the hatch following the line you drew in step 1. With the hatch cut out, use your Sure Form shaver or small rasp to sooth down the edge of the hatch and to fix your cut if you may have strayed from the line a bit.
- With your drill and 13/64” bit, drill out the four dimple marks around the perimeter of the hatch. Fig. #2
- Install Trimlock (F) by pushing the open side of the Trimlock down onto the hatch ridge starting staring with the Male end. Work your way around the hatch. Fig. #3
- Line up the female end where the tube on the Male end protrudes from the Trimlock. Cut the female end ¼” longer from where the female end lines up where the tube starts. Fig. #4
- Apply Sealant Adhesive to the tube on the male end and insert the tube into the female end. Once the two ends are combined push them down onto the hatch rim. The Trimlock is now installed. Fig. #5
- Insert a 10-32×5/8” Screw (B) through a Fender Washer (D) and then through each hole (four total) on the end of the Aero Lock Straps (A). Position the strap with the male buckle on the right side of the hatch. Place screws through the holes you drilled and fasten a 10-32 Nylock Nut (C) to the end of the screw. Fig. #6. Repeat on the left side of the hatch. Do not tighten the nuts. We will do that later.
- With a 1/8” drill bit, drill a hole in the center–side of the Oval Hatch (E) and orient the hatch so the hole you drilled faces the Bow. Insert one end of the Hatch Line (G) through the hole you just drilled and tie a double overhand knot. Run the other end of the hatch line through the loop in the right side – Bow hatch strap – where it connects to the boat. Fig. #7. Tie off with a bowline knot. Tighten all four nuts with a Phillips Head screwdriver and 3/8” wrench. Fig. #8
- Position the cover in place and fasten the straps. Your Oval XL Hatch installation is now completed.
125 Gilman Falls Road Building B Old Town, ME 04468 800-8-KAYAKS www.oceankayak.com.
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
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