[markyak]

Hi everyone,
I've been away from kayak fishing for a while but came across a Cobra Fish n Dive which was given to me on the weekend. It needs a couple of things and was wondering if anyone knows where I could get some replacement parts.

1. The rectangular removeable hatch top is missing. It is the one that is approx. 35 x 27cm with the four lock down handles. The housing and rubber seal are there but no top. I am guessing that the only option here might be to replace the whole hatch if I can find one the same size, or alternatively if anyone has one lying around they want to sell.

2. The side carrying handles - all the fabric has rotted and they are torn. The plates that secure them to the hull are fine but a replacement would ideally have same spacing for the replacement rivets.

3. The front black plastic tube carry handle has been chewed by a dog. Anyone know a source of good rigid tube 25mm ID - maybe just PVC will do?

Apart from these things it is in pretty good condition. Just need a seat and mainly the hatch so I can get out and use it!

 

[markyak]

Is no one using these Kayaks anymore? I've been looking hard and cannot find these hatches or a suitable replacement anywhere. The factory hatch is about as wide as the kayak can accomodate . A replacement one could be longer though. Only thing I have found is generic boat hatches but they are careful to say that they are not 100% waterproof and designed only for vertical fitting. Anyone able to help?