Kajak Sports New Ultralighte Silicon Hatch is a replacment Hatch for now discontinued Valley Canoe Products Branded Hatches. Valley Hatches are a common hatch and was supplied on a number of brands including many made in the UK, Australia and New Zealand Kayaks (Canoe Sports, Mirage etc.) This new Kajak Sport Kayak 19.5 cm Hatch Cover represents the next generation of hatch cover design, developed for paddlers who demand absolute reliability in real outdoor conditions. This new silicon hatch from Kajak sport fits both composite and rotomoulded plastic kayaks hatch rims. Available as standard in four carefully selected colours, these super light hatch covers combine performance, durability, and clean Scandinavian design. The Kajak Sport VCP (Valley Canoe Products) Standard Round Hatch is designed to fit the rear day hatch of all Valley, North Shore, and NDK kayak models, as well as many other leading brands like Impex and Necky. Weight: 222 grams Diameter: 211 mm Height: 30 mm its a rim with a Nominal outer dimension of 202 mm. The 19.5 cm refers to the size of the hatch opening not the dimensions of the cover or external rim dimensions.(Rotomoulded kayaks may have slightly smaller openings for the same hatch cover) Next-Generation Performance for Demanding Paddlers The new Kajak Sport Kayak Hatch Cover represents the next generation of hatch cover design, developed for paddlers who demand absolute reliability in real outdoor conditions. Created using Kajak Sports proprietary material, this hatch cover opens entirely new possibilities in performance, usability, and design. The result is a fully waterproof, exceptionally lightweight, and remarkably easy-to-use hatch cover that performs consistently in both arctic cold and tropical heat. Designed to fit both composite and roto moulded plastic kayaks, the cover maintains excellent flexibility and sealing performance regardless of temperature, UV exposure, or changing weather conditions. Whether used on long expeditions, daily training sessions, or weekend adventures, it delivers dependable protection every time. Thanks to its ultra-light construction, a kayak equipped with four hatch covers can save nearly 500 grams in total weight, without compromising durability or strength. The clean, modern design integrates seamlessly with any kayak deck, while the ergonomic hatch pull ensures effortless opening, even with cold hands or gloves. Two integrated leash attachment points underneath the cover provide practical security for demanding marine use. The material is fully UV- and weather-resistant and engineered for a long service life. It is chemically inert, does not release microplastics, and remains stable in water, making it a responsible choice for long-term outdoor and marine environments. Available as standard in four carefully selected colors, combining performance, durability, and clean Scandinavian design. Which Kayaks use this hatch- Here is a partial list of kayaks use this size hatch cover and it is supplied as OEM by manfuacturers. It is not acomplete or even comprehensive list and some versions of a model may have different hatches depending on year of manufacture. This is an Round hatch and typically only used as a rear Day or front (day) hatch. Valley hatches were notorious for failing in Australian conditions (Cracking/ crumbling like a dry creek bed) This is made of different materials and will not do this. Canoe Sports Raider X; Mirage Kayaks ? Valley Canoe SportsAnas Acuta; Etain; Etain RM; Gemini RM; Nordkapp; Rapier; Sirona; Sirona RM Impex Assateague; Caska; Currituck; Force Category 4; Force Category 5; Montauk Northshore Atlantic Composite; Atlantic LV Composite; Ocean 17 Composite; Ocean 17-6 Composite Necky Chatham 16; Chatham 17; Chatham 18; Elaho composite Seaward Legend; Shadow; Silhouette;
