Valley Oval Hatch Rim

This page is for the rims only. If you need a hatch cover go to the Hatch Cover product page.   Valley Oval hatch rims. These ABS plastic rims are for building your own kayak or replacement for broken rims.  Kayak brands that use Valley oval hatch rims include: Valley Kayaks (AKA: VCP) Impex Kayaks, Necky Kayaks, Nigel Foster Kayak (not NDK), Northshore kayaks The Valley Oval series hatch rims are available in four sizes, but we only carry the Standard Oval size (41cm/22cm opening) which is the most common size and the size that most composite (fiberglass etc.) kayaks with Valley Oval hatches use (except for Sirona and Gemini). Tip: Whenever a rubber hatch cover is difficult to open or close, wipe a little 303 Protectant on the inside lip of the lid and the outside rim of the hatch on the kayak. This will make it much easier to open and close which will protect your kayak from cracking. Also about twice a year it is good to smear 303 on the outside of the cover as a UV block to extend the life of the lid.