Kayak Storage - Best Practices

Any tips on storing kayaks?
I have a T-13, i was wondering if it would be better to leave the hatch and rodpod lids on or off? Or if that makes any difference at all?
I have heard that leaving them on can have negative affects on the gaskets, but a second opinion never hurts.

I haven't heard anything about removing hatches for storage.

Regarding best practices for storage...

Here's the info that Ocean Kayak (you mention you have a T-13) provides on their website for recommended storage.

http://www.oceankayak.com/kayaking_basics/care_and_maintenance/storage/


Brian

I like to remove my hatch covers if I put anything inside the hull, helps everything dry out. For long term storage I hang my boats with the hatch covers on.