Hello: Just beginning, looking for hatch cover

Hello,
Just starting Kayaking at the old age of 50.
I purchased a used Old Town Dirigo. The space hatch is long gone. I saw the resources online that suggest making a new hatch by first installing a replacement plate, and then cutting a hole i that to install a new rim and hatch. I think I’m heading in that direction, though a bit leery of taking up a new hobby of learning how to cut plastic. If it comes to that, I guess that’s where I’m heading!
Royce

Check with Tom at Topkayaker.com He has been the go to guy for kayak parts including hatch covers for over 25 years.

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Second kayakhank’s recommendation to contact Tom.

Thank…have done that.

I think the skills I will need to pick up include drilling out rivets to detach the old rim, and maybe using (and purchasing) a jig.

Or have someone do it for you if you’re leery about it or lack the tools.

https://oldtowncanoe.johnsonoutdoors.com/parts/hatch-covers