Here is my Big Game with the original square hatch with the blanking plate in position and the Mazzif round hatch in place. This now gives me a much easier hatch to use and is plenty big enough for bait and tackle. The hinged lid is in my opinion is superior than the unhinged lid of the square hatch previously installed
We have a few 3kg plastic buckets we use for mixing printing ink at work. By removing the handle and a slight trimming of the upper lip with a sharp knife, the bucket fits perfectly in the hatch so it is not open to the hull inside but can be easily removed if needed
I am really happy with this set-up now. I will post the
remaining modifications when the kayak is
complete.