Easy and Effective upgrades for Hobie Kayaks - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

mg2969 · 01-15-2008, 02:33 PM

Great ideas
I added the ST turbo fins , never thought about the sail rudder though, hmm

In response to your fish finder.
I did the same thing
However, for a clean install i ran the power/tranducer wire through the sail mast receptacle. The sail mast receptacle unscrews. Although a solid piece of plastic it has a solid divider to form a 2 or 3 inch female end which is placed on the male end that is part of the interior of the hull.

One hole drilled above the divider and a pass through is formed

I also use some electrical tape to seal it up better and minimize any swing on the FF pipe

I have to redo it , since I had a warranty replacement, I'll send some pix.

MikeG

peguinpower · 01-15-2008, 02:58 PM

The sailing rudder is a great upgrade. I like mine.

the weights on the pedals help put your feet in, but if you think about it, that an ounce more that you needs to push and pull a few hundred times each outing.

/bing

PAL · 01-15-2008, 03:24 PM

Must be my question day. My rudder up / down cables have never worked smoothly. Does the extra swing weight of the sailing rudder cause any problems or make lifting the rudder more difficult?

steamroll · 01-15-2008, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PAL

Must be my question day. My rudder up / down cables have never worked smoothly. Does the extra swing weight of the sailing rudder cause any problems or make lifting the rudder more difficult?

Paul,

It feels the same with either rudder. Bring your boat by the shop and I'll tinker with your rudder. I've gotten pretty good at adjusting them.

Dan · 01-15-2008, 04:17 PM

That's a cool post Nate.

mg2969 · 01-15-2008, 05:35 PM

Guess you got the electrical tape too, can't see pix at work

peguinpower · 01-15-2008, 05:53 PM

FYI out in Feb 2008

Ram Hobie sail mast mount

Ram hobie sail gps ff mount

see it mounted here ...http://www.ram-mount.com/mount/ram_kayak_mount.htm

I like the accessibility of rail mounting stuff. And they dont get in the way as much one would think.

01-15-2008, 02:33 PM	#1
mg2969 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Beach / Lakewood Posts: 85	Great ideas I added the ST turbo fins , never thought about the sail rudder though, hmm In response to your fish finder. I did the same thing However, for a clean install i ran the power/tranducer wire through the sail mast receptacle. The sail mast receptacle unscrews. Although a solid piece of plastic it has a solid divider to form a 2 or 3 inch female end which is placed on the male end that is part of the interior of the hull. One hole drilled above the divider and a pass through is formed I also use some electrical tape to seal it up better and minimize any swing on the FF pipe I have to redo it , since I had a warranty replacement, I'll send some pix. MikeG __________________ Hobie Mirage Revolution Prowler 13 - Look ma no hands

01-15-2008, 05:35 PM	#6
mg2969 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Beach / Lakewood Posts: 85	Guess you got the electrical tape too, can't see pix at work __________________ Hobie Mirage Revolution Prowler 13 - Look ma no hands

01-15-2008, 02:58 PM	#2
peguinpower bing! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: socal Posts: 246	The sailing rudder is a great upgrade. I like mine. the weights on the pedals help put your feet in, but if you think about it, that an ounce more that you needs to push and pull a few hundred times each outing. /bing

01-15-2008, 03:24 PM	#3
PAL Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 754	Must be my question day. My rudder up / down cables have never worked smoothly. Does the extra swing weight of the sailing rudder cause any problems or make lifting the rudder more difficult?

01-15-2008, 04:17 PM	#5
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	That's a cool post Nate.

01-15-2008, 05:53 PM	#7
peguinpower bing! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: socal Posts: 246	FYI out in Feb 2008 Ram Hobie sail mast mount Ram hobie sail gps ff mount see it mounted here ...http://www.ram-mount.com/mount/ram_kayak_mount.htm I like the accessibility of rail mounting stuff. And they dont get in the way as much one would think.