: I usually put in my fore-hatch about two inches in front of the bulkhead.
: Mainly for the reason Bill mentions, but also so that I can reach through
: a screw hatch in the bulkhead to service and move the footpegs. (very
: handy if someone is already in the boat and can't adjust the pegs
: themselves - also if the pegs get jammed). The rear hatch I put in about
: 16 - 20 inches behind the cockpit to allow for some bungie rigging behind
: me.

: Et

I really like the idea of the hatch in the bulkhead, excellent idea Et

Bill H.