Question for Hobie owners - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

j mo · 10-18-2010, 07:04 AM

I had a similar issue, turned out that it just got out of alignment and needed to be "tuned up". I ended up taking the system apart and rerouting the rudder lines. I’m not sure if the spectra stretched out over time, but after rerouting I had about a 1/4 inch of slack. I retied, sprayed everything w silicon and toggled it back down. Worked better than ever. Paddles "OK" and no mechanism drift.

I assume you are pulling your drive out and using the well plug when paddling? If not that could be part of your issue as the drive can affect your boats ability to track when paddling... just my $.03

If you haven’t seen this http://2010.archive.hobiecat.com/support/pdfs/Twist-n-Stow_Repair_Manual.pdf

Not the best how-to manual but it’s what I used. But from your posts you are far more mechanically inclined than I.

Best,
Josh

10-18-2010, 07:04 AM	#3
j mo Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Encinitas Posts: 600	I had a similar issue, turned out that it just got out of alignment and needed to be "tuned up". I ended up taking the system apart and rerouting the rudder lines. I’m not sure if the spectra stretched out over time, but after rerouting I had about a 1/4 inch of slack. I retied, sprayed everything w silicon and toggled it back down. Worked better than ever. Paddles "OK" and no mechanism drift. I assume you are pulling your drive out and using the well plug when paddling? If not that could be part of your issue as the drive can affect your boats ability to track when paddling... just my $.03 If you haven’t seen this http://2010.archive.hobiecat.com/support/pdfs/Twist-n-Stow_Repair_Manual.pdf Not the best how-to manual but it’s what I used. But from your posts you are far more mechanically inclined than I. Best, Josh