Hatch Spacers and Upper Coaming Strips Installed

Didn't have time to update yesterday but I was able to get the hatch spacer strips installed on the Pygmy Borealis XL kayak. Did both hatches at the same time. And yes, I still have the boat on its side. It makes it easier to access the hatch openings.

Here's the front hatch...

The stern hatch...

And this is what the spacer strip looks like after the clamps came off...

Today I was able to epoxy on the upper coaming strips. It took just about every clamp I own! I really wish I had more of the metal screw-type "C" clamps! They are much more adjustable than the spring clamps.

The front of the coaming strips came together pretty well. I'll have to use a bit of filler I'm sure.. and loads of sanding. The bits of broken Popsicle sticks are so that the "C" clamps don't leave an indentation.

The back of the upper coaming strips met pretty well too. Again, I'll need to do some filing with the rasp but otherwise it looks good! They were off by just a tiny bit.

Hopefully it'll be dry enough by tomorrow so that I can use my router and round over the inside edge. Fingers crossed that that goes well!!

Aloha!

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