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installing rudder on tandem clcboat kayak

Submitted by terryvi - Tue, 7/16/13 » 10:51 AM

The instructions states I might need to cut 1 to 3 inces of the kayak to allow the rudeer to pivot (steer). Is that correct, or can I get by without cutting.

Hopeing to drill hole and try before cutting piece of kayak off.

Any suggestions or possible problems I might not have considered?

Any Youtube videos on how to install rudders?

The rudder and kayak kit came from clcboats.

Thanks

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RE: installing rudder on tandem clcboat kayak

» Submitted by George Kaiser - Tue, 7/16/13 » 11:23 AM

There are many types of possible rudders and attachments. You should tell us what kayk your will be mouting the rudder on, provide a description and a link to the rudder and mouning harware.

The Smart Trak Rudder uses a short pin and only needs a flat spot on the deck for mounting.

RE: installing rudder on tandem clcboat kayak

» Submitted by terryvi - Fri, 7/19/13 » 10:43 AM

can i install a ruddeer bracket and not drill a hole?

http://www.clcboats.com/shop/products/boat-gear/kayak-rudder-mount.html

RE: installing rudder on tandem clcboat kayak

» Submitted by George Kaiser - Fri, 7/19/13 » 1:53 PM

That very much depends upon the model. Can you please tell use the name of the model or link to the web page for the product?

RE: installing rudder on tandem clcboat kayak

» Submitted by George Kaiser - Fri, 7/19/13 » 2:14 PM

Note the with the product you describe, there are still mounting holes for the brakcet and there needs to be solid material behind the skin for the bolts or screws to go into. Also you sould use the drill, fil, and drilll method to prevent the penitration of water into the fiberglass cloth or wood.