Hobie rudder line replacement - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman · 01-09-2012, 04:18 PM

sun dried leather hands.

Over time the rudder will wear to where it does not snap in the down position. Just lock the rudder down like this.

mtnbykr2 · 01-09-2012, 04:30 PM

'08 lever type not pull cords

RedSledTeam · 01-09-2012, 06:40 PM

I had the same problem on my '08 Outfitter with the levers. The only thing I could do is to tie the rudder lines with more tension from the internal bungie so that the increased tension holds the rudder down or up, but the trade-off is it is pretty difficulty to stow and deploy.

Iceman, is there a way to convert from levers to the new pull chords? Or should I remove the fishing rods and install a newer kayak?

Iceman · 01-10-2012, 07:40 AM

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Iceman, is there a way to convert from levers to the new pull chords?

You could buy all the components, but it would take some modifications to make it work. More than I would want to take on.

kareem korn · 01-10-2012, 08:23 AM

While on the subject. I got my wife a new hobie sport (I think). The rudder pull down is cool. But, it takes alot of pull to get the rudder up (

). So much so that it seems like something is going to give.
Normal?

Iceman · 01-10-2012, 10:36 AM

Try loosening the pivot bolt the the rudder swings on

kareem korn · 01-10-2012, 10:55 AM

Thanks.

Regor · 01-10-2012, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kareem korn

While on the subject. I got my wife a new hobie sport (I think). The rudder pull down is cool. But, it takes alot of pull to get the rudder up (

). So much so that it seems like something is going to give.
Normal?

Had the same issue on mine. Ended up needing a bit of maintenance. The lines that run around the rotating half of the rudder we're screwed up.

Here's how to R&R, about 3/4 of the way down the page. Titled "Twist and Stow Connections Detail".
http://2010.archive.hobiecat.com/sup...al.html#rudder

kareem korn · 01-11-2012, 05:07 AM

and thank you too.

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RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	lever tension I had the same problem on my '08 Outfitter with the levers. The only thing I could do is to tie the rudder lines with more tension from the internal bungie so that the increased tension holds the rudder down or up, but the trade-off is it is pretty difficulty to stow and deploy. Iceman, is there a way to convert from levers to the new pull chords? Or should I remove the fishing rods and install a newer kayak?

01-10-2012, 08:23 AM	#5
kareem korn Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: C-bad Posts: 431	While on the subject. I got my wife a new hobie sport (I think). The rudder pull down is cool. But, it takes alot of pull to get the rudder up (). So much so that it seems like something is going to give. Normal?

01-10-2012, 10:36 AM	#6
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Try loosening the pivot bolt the the rudder swings on __________________

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kareem korn Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: C-bad Posts: 431	Thanks.

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kareem korn Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: C-bad Posts: 431	and thank you too.