Description
Round hatch covers in real rubber.
Kajaksport is one of the most common hatch cover brands, used as original equipment by many kayak manufacturers. These covers are made from genuine rubber and are designed to seal reliably even in demanding conditions. There are attachment points for a safety lanyard on both the inside and the outside.
Which size should you choose?
Choosing the right hatch cover size isn’t always straightforward. The size listed for the hatch cover is not the cover’s outer diameter — even though that’s a common assumption. Instead, it refers to the size of the hatch opening on the kayak.
To get the correct fit, measure the outer diameter of the hatch rim (coaming) — the moulded lip that the hatch cover stretches over. Use this measurement to match the closest size in the size chart below. Measure carefully, as the difference between sizes can be small.
Paddlespot tip:
The outer dimension of hatch rim is the only reliable and fixed measurement as the hatch cover must stretch over it to seal properly — the better the match, the better the seal.
On most composite kayaks, the hatch rim is a separate component bonded to the deck. On most rotomoulded plastic kayaks, it is an integrated part of the deck itself. In both cases, it is the hatch rim’s outer diameter that determines which hatch cover size will fit, function, and seal correctly.
| Hatch cover size | Fits hatch rim OUTER diameter |
| 10 cm | 113 mm |
| 15 cm | 164 mm |
| 19,5 cm | 202 mm |
| 20 cm | 209 mm |
| 24 cm | 256 mm |
| 25 cm | 268 mm |
If you’re unsure about how to measure or are replacing an old hatch cover, you can read Kajaksport’s official replacement cover guide (PDF).
Quick guide to the different sizes
- 10 cm is commonly used for a small “mini hatch” in front of the cockpit.
- 15 cm is commonly used as a day hatch.
- 19.5 cm is commonly used as the front hatch on British-style kayaks (P&H, Valley, Impex or Necky).
- 20 cm is commonly used as a day hatch and is also used as a front hatch on some kayaks.
- 24 cm is commonly used as a front hatch.
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