Broken rudder line

[DanaYakAngler]

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]

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

[FISH11]

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

[Oolie]

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]

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]

Thanks Oolie, good reminder.

[DanaYakAngler]

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]

Thank you SabaSlayer for the diagram.

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

[Batmann]

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]

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.