DIY Kayak Rudder

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Uploaded by on Aug 22, 2010

A homemade rudder for my Perception Caster 12.5 kayak. I can steer it with my feet. It is made from PVC, rope, 3/8" plywood, and 90º angle braces.

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  • what are the rudders for

  • @AlphaInfernoAttack I think technically rudders are to help keep your boat going straight. I use mine to correct my oversteering due to paddling too hard on one side or the other. When I am using my sail, I can use the rudder to steer so I don't have to use my paddle at all.

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  • Why didn't your kayak come with a rudder like my Hobie?

  • You come up with some great ideas!

  • if you dont plan to have a center board, you wont be able to tack and the lanteen sail design will be unessecary

  • I´ll borrow your idea and include a system to prevent spoiling in very low waters... Tks!

  • Where's wilson?

  • I wish I was handy like that.

  • thank you for a great video..before i made my own rudder i end up hitting the dock so many time when trying to turn :) thanks so much for sharing your great ideas.

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