Well I would like to hear about rudder line options. (Mine is a flip up hand controlled unit) I have seen several videos with everything from Coated Berkley 80# Leader to Kevlar. May just use 1/16th SS Cable for now. I like the idea of a coated cable but know this could be problematic on hot days with rub points along the cable causing the plastic coating to bunch or deform causing resistance in the steering.
An off the shelf Hardware solution is preferred but not a must.
Oddly most talk of cable replacement is dated and when I do find a recent video it's usually a Rudder Kit being installed and isn't specific on cable data.
Yak is a '22' Tempest 120P
Rudder Line Options
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Ron Mc
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Re: Rudder Line Options
Bare stainless cable lasted me 2 years on average.
Teflon (FEP) coated lasted 7 years https://www.mcmaster.com/3423T31/
I currently have 5 years on 550-lb Spectra spearfishing PE braid.
I kept my rudder cable history on one TKF rigging thread - viewtopic.php?p=2322314
Teflon (FEP) coated lasted 7 years https://www.mcmaster.com/3423T31/
I currently have 5 years on 550-lb Spectra spearfishing PE braid.
I kept my rudder cable history on one TKF rigging thread - viewtopic.php?p=2322314
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Thanks for bringing that together here for me. I sure hope this and a tuneup will improve my rudder opinion...lol
First Peddle, Rudder and higher setting position.. hard to believe "at the moment" it can be stood on.
Never realized how much comfort one could find in a paddle
First Peddle, Rudder and higher setting position.. hard to believe "at the moment" it can be stood on.
Never realized how much comfort one could find in a paddle
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Our buddy @TexasJim always teases me about "gadgets" on my boat.
At East Flats he joked that I need more - I need exactly what I have and no more.
A salt kayak thread on BR forum brought it into focus, where a guy reported swamping his Shimano spinning reel by laying it in the bottom of the boat while he fished a different combo. (Then took it home and didn't do anything until it quit working)
You spend money on tackle, you spend money on kayak, don't take them out together until you've worked out your rod holders and rod leashes.
I made the analogy to hunting and firearms.
The more attention you pay to the details, the more your honed skills and gear reward your effort.
When you've arrived is when the methodology is as important and enjoyable as the result.
At East Flats he joked that I need more - I need exactly what I have and no more.
A salt kayak thread on BR forum brought it into focus, where a guy reported swamping his Shimano spinning reel by laying it in the bottom of the boat while he fished a different combo. (Then took it home and didn't do anything until it quit working)
You spend money on tackle, you spend money on kayak, don't take them out together until you've worked out your rod holders and rod leashes.
I made the analogy to hunting and firearms.
The more attention you pay to the details, the more your honed skills and gear reward your effort.
When you've arrived is when the methodology is as important and enjoyable as the result.
Re: Rudder Line Options
Hobie Spectra rudder line is hard to beat.
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Anything is better than this. This is the way it was on the floor at Fin Factory .. 
Been in the water twice and has little control when there is a bit of chop at your back for obvious reasons..
Sound is kinda loud in the video so you may want to reduce your volume..
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zeiTsP ... sp=sharing
Will get on this project pretty soon... It's hard to do yak work when there are biting fish in reach but need to get it done before the real winter weather sets in.
Been in the water twice and has little control when there is a bit of chop at your back for obvious reasons..
Sound is kinda loud in the video so you may want to reduce your volume..
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zeiTsP ... sp=sharing
Will get on this project pretty soon... It's hard to do yak work when there are biting fish in reach but need to get it done before the real winter weather sets in.
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Re: Rudder Line Options
As my stainless steel rudder cables fail, I'm switching over to the Hobie Spectra rudder lines. They are silky smooth through my rudder tubes.
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From that video, I dont believe you have a cable issue. Something is binding...either contols or the rudder itself.
Control cables are not "tight" inside the plastic housing like bicycle cables for example. Id disconnect one or both ends of one side of the cable and move rudder then foot controls by hand...should be loose as a goose. Lastly check the cable movement while its disconnected. If its truly makeing the squeak and/or hard to move, cable lube would be your friend. Ive had SS cables break but never sound like the video.
Replyyour findings, iquireing minds want to know
Control cables are not "tight" inside the plastic housing like bicycle cables for example. Id disconnect one or both ends of one side of the cable and move rudder then foot controls by hand...should be loose as a goose. Lastly check the cable movement while its disconnected. If its truly makeing the squeak and/or hard to move, cable lube would be your friend. Ive had SS cables break but never sound like the video.
Replyyour findings, iquireing minds want to know