Kayak hatch cover retention system
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Jun 13, 2000
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Oct 28, 1998
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Oct 28, 1998
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A hatch cover for covering a hatch of a water craft is disclosed. The hatch includes a hatch rim surrounding the periphery of the hatch and the hatch cover comprises a peripheral skirt having a latch interfitting with said hatch rim when the hatch cover is fitted upon the hatch in a closed position. A biasing connector assembly retains and secures the hatch cover on the water craft in the closed position, and when the hatch cover is removed from the closed position. The connector assembly has a first configuration for biasing and retaining the hatch cover in the closed position on the hatch. The connector assembly has a second configuration when the hatch cover is removed in the open position in which the hatch cover remains connected to the water craft. A gasket may be interfitted between the periphery of the hatch rim and the periphery of the hatch cover skirt to seal against the entry of water. The biasing connector assembly includes first and second biasing elements symmetrically affixed to opposing sides of the hatch cover. Each biasing element has a first end affixed to the hatch cover and a second end attached to the kayak. A cover handle allows the boater to easily and reliably remove and install the hatch cover with a single hand due to the symmetry.
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