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

DanaYakAngler · 06-01-2020, 11:32 AM

So, after having owned my PA12 for 3 years now, I finally had something break on me. Right after getting into the harbor (thank god) i was turning my handles and I heard a pop. No control, only making right hand circles. My question is this, how hard is it to access and fix the line? Am I better off taking it to the shop or doing it on my own?

fishnfoool · 06-01-2020, 01:16 PM

Try fixing it on your own first. If that doesn't work, then take it to the shop.

FISH11 · 06-01-2020, 01:20 PM

If you search on utube, I'm sure there are videos posted showing how to do it step by step.

Oolie · 06-01-2020, 01:55 PM

Also try to determine the cause, if it's a cracked grommet guide that could be fraying the line or something else, that should be addressed as part of the repair.

Saba Slayer · 06-01-2020, 02:26 PM

Maybe this diagram will help you understand the routing of the steering lines...
Here’s a tip...I use my phone if I can’t fit my fat head in there to see it...

DanaYakAngler · 06-01-2020, 02:27 PM

Thanks Oolie, good reminder.

DanaYakAngler · 06-01-2020, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saba Slayer

Maybe this diagram will help you understand the routing of the steering lines...
Here’s a tip...I use my phone if I can’t fit my fat head in there to see it...

Thank you SabaSlayer for the diagram.

Warmshort · 06-02-2020, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanaYakAngler

Thank you SabaSlayer for the diagram.

If you don’t mind let us know what it cost ya Just curious.

Batmann · 06-02-2020, 08:21 PM

I did the same. I tried on my own but realised that if one popped I was likely to have another pop while on the water. I can't imagine I paid more than $75.

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Flounder · 06-06-2020, 08:04 AM

It’s 40 a line to have Fastlane repair it. My pa 12 has popped 3 lines since I bought it in 18’. Also just upgraded the rudder looking forward to seeing how it works! Rudder was 35bucks.

06-01-2020, 11:32 AM	#1
DanaYakAngler Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: RSM, Ca. Posts: 113	Broken rudder line So, after having owned my PA12 for 3 years now, I finally had something break on me. Right after getting into the harbor (thank god) i was turning my handles and I heard a pop. No control, only making right hand circles. My question is this, how hard is it to access and fix the line? Am I better off taking it to the shop or doing it on my own?

06-01-2020, 01:20 PM	#3
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,642	If you search on utube, I'm sure there are videos posted showing how to do it step by step. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

06-01-2020, 01:16 PM	#2
fishnfoool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long beach Posts: 302	Try fixing it on your own first. If that doesn't work, then take it to the shop.

06-01-2020, 02:27 PM	#6
DanaYakAngler Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: RSM, Ca. Posts: 113	Thanks Oolie, good reminder.

06-02-2020, 08:21 PM	#9
Batmann Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 117	I did the same. I tried on my own but realised that if one popped I was likely to have another pop while on the water. I can't imagine I paid more than $75. Sent from my ONEPLUS A5000 using Tapatalk

06-06-2020, 08:04 AM	#10
Flounder Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 101	It’s 40 a line to have Fastlane repair it. My pa 12 has popped 3 lines since I bought it in 18’. Also just upgraded the rudder looking forward to seeing how it works! Rudder was 35bucks.