Malibu Pro2 Tandem Rudder? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

CKallday71 · 10-30-2013, 11:22 AM

Hey guys,
I've been looking into a tandem Kayak for a while now and with the OEX/Malibu parking lot sale I was considering one of their Pro2 Tandem F&D. Only issue I'm having is I can't seem to find anything about if it's possible to rig one with a rudder? I've google searched to the point that my fingers are tired but can't seen to find anything for that model. It looks like several other Malibu models have the ability to be configured with the rudder but not the Tandem. Am I missing something?

I currently have a Hobie Outback and love the rudder on it!

alanw · 10-30-2013, 11:42 AM

Someone else can answer on whether you can fit a rudder to it, but why do you think you need one on a paddle yak?

CKallday71 · 10-30-2013, 12:35 PM

Paddle or Peddle I just like having the rudder to keep me pointed in the right direction. Even when tied off to the kelp I use my ruder to keep me pointed in a particular direction in relation to the current/wind.

OEX Sunset Beach · 10-30-2013, 01:34 PM

The Pro 2 Tandem does not accommodate a rudder as it has heal stops instead of foot pegs/tracks

10-30-2013, 11:22 AM	#1
CKallday71 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: The 951 Posts: 430	Malibu Pro2 Tandem Rudder? Hey guys, I've been looking into a tandem Kayak for a while now and with the OEX/Malibu parking lot sale I was considering one of their Pro2 Tandem F&D. Only issue I'm having is I can't seem to find anything about if it's possible to rig one with a rudder? I've google searched to the point that my fingers are tired but can't seen to find anything for that model. It looks like several other Malibu models have the ability to be configured with the rudder but not the Tandem. Am I missing something? I currently have a Hobie Outback and love the rudder on it! __________________ I fish therefore I am. Selling cars since 2006. If you love what you do you never WORK a day in your life.

10-30-2013, 11:42 AM	#2
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10-30-2013, 12:35 PM	#3
CKallday71 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: The 951 Posts: 430	Paddle or Peddle I just like having the rudder to keep me pointed in the right direction. Even when tied off to the kelp I use my ruder to keep me pointed in a particular direction in relation to the current/wind. __________________ I fish therefore I am. Selling cars since 2006. If you love what you do you never WORK a day in your life.

10-30-2013, 01:34 PM	#4
OEX Sunset Beach Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 163	The Pro 2 Tandem does not accommodate a rudder as it has heal stops instead of foot pegs/tracks