Hobie rudder line replacement - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman · 01-09-2012, 02:23 PM

I just changed out rudder lines for a customer and snapped a few photos.

Typically the only area prone to wear is the 6 inches exposed in the rear. Untie the knotted ends and back out the phillips head retaining bolt, that has a wrap of line held taught.

You don't need to replace ALL the line, there is a section that makes things much simpler, the loop cinches the line with an overhand knot so it can't slip.........kind of like a back to back uni knot but this one can easily be pulled apart to change out. The crank and steering handle do not need to be touched, eliminating peeling off the decal, backing out the allen head, pressing through the retaining clip, pulling out the spring and crank assembly. The lines are attached to the crank via crimp and loop. Likely never to fail you.

The end cap and o ring removed from the tubing and threaded on the control line make for an easy install.

Just center the rudder and set the tension, tighten the bolts and check if all good tie off the knots.

11 feet of line will give you a little to spare for the Outback, add a couple feet for the Revo 13, After cutting the line just hit the ends with a lighter to keep em from fraying. Cost you about $4 for the line, always in stock. I do this for $25.

mtnbykr2 · 01-09-2012, 02:52 PM

I have been having trouble with my rudder not locking down thus loosing
right rudder, is it lines? or is the little notch that the sailing rudder locks into worn out, I know ifthe lines arent adjusted it will happen but it seems like the rudder isn't locking into position I will be out your way next weekend but I know weekends are busy, do you think you could take a look and if so what do you think it will cost...about

coxtanker421 · 01-09-2012, 03:09 PM

ugly thing when on open water. thx for you expertise ,and sharing. hopefully this can be done as preventive, at your shop , prior to real problem.

coxtanker421 · 01-09-2012, 03:12 PM

add a little lotion to hands.

Iceman · 01-09-2012, 04:18 PM

sun dried leather hands.

Over time the rudder will wear to where it does not snap in the down position. Just lock the rudder down like this.

mtnbykr2 · 01-09-2012, 04:30 PM

'08 lever type not pull cords

01-09-2012, 02:23 PM	#1
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Hobie rudder line replacement I just changed out rudder lines for a customer and snapped a few photos. Typically the only area prone to wear is the 6 inches exposed in the rear. Untie the knotted ends and back out the phillips head retaining bolt, that has a wrap of line held taught. You don't need to replace ALL the line, there is a section that makes things much simpler, the loop cinches the line with an overhand knot so it can't slip.........kind of like a back to back uni knot but this one can easily be pulled apart to change out. The crank and steering handle do not need to be touched, eliminating peeling off the decal, backing out the allen head, pressing through the retaining clip, pulling out the spring and crank assembly. The lines are attached to the crank via crimp and loop. Likely never to fail you. The end cap and o ring removed from the tubing and threaded on the control line make for an easy install. Just center the rudder and set the tension, tighten the bolts and check if all good tie off the knots. 11 feet of line will give you a little to spare for the Outback, add a couple feet for the Revo 13, After cutting the line just hit the ends with a lighter to keep em from fraying. Cost you about $4 for the line, always in stock. I do this for $25. __________________

01-09-2012, 02:52 PM	#2
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	I have been having trouble with my rudder not locking down thus loosing right rudder, is it lines? or is the little notch that the sailing rudder locks into worn out, I know ifthe lines arent adjusted it will happen but it seems like the rudder isn't locking into position I will be out your way next weekend but I know weekends are busy, do you think you could take a look and if so what do you think it will cost...about __________________

01-09-2012, 03:09 PM	#3
coxtanker421 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 270	thx for sharing ugly thing when on open water. thx for you expertise ,and sharing. hopefully this can be done as preventive, at your shop , prior to real problem.

01-09-2012, 03:12 PM	#4
coxtanker421 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 270	manicure add a little lotion to hands.

01-09-2012, 04:18 PM	#5
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	sun dried leather hands. Over time the rudder will wear to where it does not snap in the down position. Just lock the rudder down like this. __________________

01-09-2012, 04:30 PM	#6
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	'08 lever type not pull cords __________________