Hmmm...I wonder if I can just fit my backpack in one on the compartments; can I get that through one of the hatch openings? I haven't picked up the kayak yet but will test this once it is here.
I am also thinking that I would like some way of securing items in the holds so that those act as ballast and don't rotate to the deck side during a roll. I am thinking fixtures glued to the inside of the hull and then use bungie cords to tie down the load. I also thought about putting an inflatable beach ball in the hatches and inflating those so the load doesn't shift.
....after posting this to a discussion forum, I discovered that there are commercial inflation devices to service this purpose designed and shaped for kayaks holds and that this is common practice. ...makes sense.
I am also thinking that I would like some way of securing items in the holds so that those act as ballast and don't rotate to the deck side during a roll. I am thinking fixtures glued to the inside of the hull and then use bungie cords to tie down the load. I also thought about putting an inflatable beach ball in the hatches and inflating those so the load doesn't shift.
....after posting this to a discussion forum, I discovered that there are commercial inflation devices to service this purpose designed and shaped for kayaks holds and that this is common practice. ...makes sense.