tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584779124988587458.post3909426245580028239..comments2024-03-26T17:33:42.308-04:00Comments on BaffinPaddler - http://baffinpaddler.blogspot.com: Persistent Perch: Fishing with some pretty strange bait!BaffinPaddlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15682694017265829467noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584779124988587458.post-53652136448214761672012-06-15T07:37:18.620-04:002012-06-15T07:37:18.620-04:00Awesome! If you have a blog, or if you start one, ...Awesome! If you have a blog, or if you start one, please send me the link? It would be great to hear about some of your paddling adventures up there and see some pics!<br /><br />Cheers from further south.BaffinPaddlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15682694017265829467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584779124988587458.post-3520836499017686152012-06-14T10:08:02.615-04:002012-06-14T10:08:02.615-04:00Cool,
I've got an orange decked/white hulled ...Cool,<br /><br />I've got an orange decked/white hulled Vital and the paddling here is phenomenal......<br /><br />We have very big tides here and we are 50 km from the coast. It is a very dynamic environment to paddle in. The scenery and wildlife is pretty spectacular too.Conornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584779124988587458.post-10173378184854735052012-06-13T13:12:11.218-04:002012-06-13T13:12:11.218-04:00My Vital 166 needed to have all the seals redone a...My Vital 166 needed to have all the seals redone around all hatch rims, and the rear hatch had to be replaced with a stiffer one. Then it was . . . good as new! No leaks. And the rear hatch stays on and I haven't knocked it off when I Cowboy Scramble.<br /><br />Just curious, what colour is your Vital? How's the paddling up there?<br /><br />Cheers.BaffinPaddlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15682694017265829467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584779124988587458.post-42276297687043065392012-06-12T15:02:42.336-04:002012-06-12T15:02:42.336-04:00Hi,
As it turns out there was never any problem wi...Hi,<br />As it turns out there was never any problem with Maelstrom's construction. The fit/watertightness of the hatch is really determined by which cover is used. As Kajaksport makes a number of different covers, there are a number of choices. Originally they provided a more flexible cover that is easy to attach which was soon replaced by a stiffer cover that is much more impact resistant as well as watertight.<br /><br />Looking forward to my new covers!<br />Happy paddling.....Conornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584779124988587458.post-23179645765932595862012-06-12T12:43:59.733-04:002012-06-12T12:43:59.733-04:00Hi Conor,
I'm happy to hear that Maelstrom go...Hi Conor,<br /><br />I'm happy to hear that Maelstrom got back to you on how to solve your hatch problem.BaffinPaddlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15682694017265829467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584779124988587458.post-49475083471348295122012-06-11T16:48:56.396-04:002012-06-11T16:48:56.396-04:00You can disregard the last post.
Maelstrom got bac...You can disregard the last post.<br />Maelstrom got back to me, and replacing the original hatch should do the trick. My day hatch was already outfitted with one of the 'click-on' covers and it fits great.Conornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584779124988587458.post-83835137407839296242012-06-11T15:19:34.711-04:002012-06-11T15:19:34.711-04:00In my case the hatch cover is kind of warped/loose...In my case the hatch cover is kind of warped/loose and that seems to be why is doesn't fit very well. I assume that Maelstrom used kajaksport hatch rims to fit the covers properly. Was this not the case, did your rims need replacing? Or were they just poorly fastened to the boat to begin with?<br /><br />I am located in Kuujjuaq, Quebec, so any modifications have to be done by me.<br /><br />I had no luck finding kajaksport covers in Canada, so I have ordered directly from Finland. Hopefully ordering the "click-on" covers will solve the problem and I won't need to modify the boat in any other way.<br /><br />Wish me luck!Conornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584779124988587458.post-88630460857343900562012-06-09T20:32:56.259-04:002012-06-09T20:32:56.259-04:00I'll betcha your rear hatch problem was a desi...I'll betcha your rear hatch problem was a design or quality problem and is not normal. The Maelstrom kayaks have only been on the market for a couple of years - you should not have to replace them so soon. And hatches should not leak. My Vital had to go back for repairs on all hatch openings and is now leak free. Workmanship problems. Our awesome Maelstrom Vaag had no such problems and all our hatch covers are still good two years later. But I agree. The original soft rear hatch cover I had on Vital imploded easily if your knee hit it during a simple Cowboy Scramble, or it came off - it was too loose - and my plastic kayak knife sheath easily put a hole in it when Cowboy Scrambling up the back deck. I couldn't believe it. The rear hatch was replaced with a stiffer hatch cover that is more difficult to put on (a real pain) but it stays on!BaffinPaddlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15682694017265829467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584779124988587458.post-268294412055862842012-06-06T15:12:43.667-04:002012-06-06T15:12:43.667-04:00Thanks, I will try them. I didn't realize tha...Thanks, I will try them. I didn't realize that they sold kajaksport, that is good news! My rear hatch cover is loose and needs replacing. As rubber has a shelf life, this is normal. I am looking to replace all hatches with kajaksports' lightweight click-on hatch covers as they tend to fit more snuggly and resist implosion much better than the standard rubber covers.Conornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584779124988587458.post-33603886309441119402012-06-05T11:48:53.090-04:002012-06-05T11:48:53.090-04:00I'm wondering why you need a new hatch cover? ...I'm wondering why you need a new hatch cover? I had to replace mine when I did a Cowboy Scramble up the back deck of my Vital 166 and my pointy plastic kayak knife sheath made a hole in it! It was too soft and flexible and not tough enough. Ottawa Paddle Shack ordered me a new rear hatch cover - cost about $80. You could contact them for information. They provide great service and are a knowledgeable resource for paddle stuff! That's where I bought both my kayaks. Cheers.BaffinPaddlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15682694017265829467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584779124988587458.post-90627974177815549622012-06-04T17:04:14.708-04:002012-06-04T17:04:14.708-04:00Nice! I need to order a new rear hatch cover for ...Nice! I need to order a new rear hatch cover for my Vital and have had no luck finding any in Canada. I have sent an email to kajaksport and am still waiting on a reply. Any ideas?Conornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584779124988587458.post-84754231408074342822012-05-23T08:53:57.556-04:002012-05-23T08:53:57.556-04:00Thanks for identifying the fish and providing a lo...Thanks for identifying the fish and providing a logical explanation for her behaviour. I hadn't thought of that one. My paddle partner is the fisherman and thought it was a perch, but I had my doubts. We named "her" Persistent Perch. I guess I should rename this post to: Bossy Bass.BaffinPaddlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15682694017265829467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584779124988587458.post-12838423723949712562012-05-22T14:43:27.891-04:002012-05-22T14:43:27.891-04:00That fish was a Largemouth Bass and it was probabl...That fish was a Largemouth Bass and it was probably a 'she', guarding her little baby fish eggs. <br /><br />Always dress for submersion!Conornoreply@blogger.com