> Mariner Kayaks simply have a hole drilled in the deck for the bungie. The
> bungie is stretched out, forced through the hole, and knotted on the
> backside. The pressure on the sides of the hole from the bungie swelling
> when it is released is all there is keeping water out.

> I don't think you'd collect more than a cup or two of water after an
> extensive rolling practice with this system. The ends of the bungies are
> hidden, and no on-deck fittings to snag or break.

> These boats don't have normal-looking deck outfitting, but that doesn't
> mean that they're necessarily bad. I think a lot of "normal"
> deck rigging is installed to look pretty, but functionality suffers. The
> more you paddle, the more sense Mariner's system makes.

> Shawn

Shawn, That is the method I used for holding the hatches on my Pygmy Coho and I dont get ANY water even after several rolls. It is a simple method that looks good and works fine. I think an interal bungee system for hatches is better looking especially for a stripper.

Larry C.