To rudder or not rudder??

[sandico]

I would say it would be worth it for the benefit you will gain in tracking especially with wind.

If you don't have inserts you may still be able to install the rudder. On the back of the Xfactor, do you have a small circle in the rear of the tankwell and/or enough room to install a 4" hatch? You can install the hatch after cutting the opening to give you access to thru bolt the rudder bracket with bolts and lock nuts on the back side.

Kerry
OEX MB

[alanw]

My X-Factor was easy enough to turn without a rudder and tracked somewhat well. The wind is what made it hard to paddle straight. A wind to my back would always want to spin the stern around. I've had to travel over a mile in it paddling on only one side of the yak to go in a semi-straight direction because of the wind. I think a rudder would probably help a lot in some situations like that.