Question for Hobie owners - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

fongman · 10-18-2010, 12:29 AM

When pedalling without a hand on the steering arm, has anyone noticed their Hobie will drift off its track? I was wondering if this is an isolated or common problem. A Hobie engineer told me, "There is a friction pad built into the steering handle which should be enough to hold the handle in position. If the steering feels loose and won’t hold position, try tightening up the steering lines a bit and that should help." The lines feel tight to me, but if others don't seem to have this problem, then I will have to have them checked out.

Thanks for your input.

10-18-2010, 12:29 AM	#1
fongman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 116	Question for Hobie owners When pedalling without a hand on the steering arm, has anyone noticed their Hobie will drift off its track? I was wondering if this is an isolated or common problem. A Hobie engineer told me, "There is a friction pad built into the steering handle which should be enough to hold the handle in position. If the steering feels loose and won’t hold position, try tightening up the steering lines a bit and that should help." The lines feel tight to me, but if others don't seem to have this problem, then I will have to have them checked out. Thanks for your input.