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Why do Valley Canoe Product hatches cost so much? Are they worth that much? Are their any similar and cheaper alternatives? I was thinking of building a Pygmy Queen Charlotte for my next Kayak project and they seem to push these as the hatch choice, something like $180. I have built other Pygmy Kayaks and used their wooden hatch kits which were satisfactory. I presume they don't have a wooden hatch kit for the Queen Charlotte due to the flat deck and the leaking possiblity. I appreciate your thoughts!
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Guillemot Kayak - High
Performance Wooden Sea Kayak Designs
