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| Author: | FunJax [ Thu May 10, 2007 5:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Sailing Rudder Blade VS stock Revolution rudder? |
Is the Hobie Sailing Rudder Blade much more responsive at low speed than the stock Revolution rudder? I have a Prowler 13 with a KFS rudder on it. It works well when just drifting or at extremely slow speed. I wonder if the Hobie Sailing Rudder Blade will give me close to the same usefulness on my new Revo? If any one has any experience with the 2 rudders on the Revolution please speak up! |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Thu May 10, 2007 9:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Sailing Rudder |
Yes. Simple answer. More blade and better response at slower speeds. |
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| Author: | Roadrunner [ Thu May 10, 2007 2:47 pm ] |
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With the sailing rudder, if you're moving at all, you'll have steerage way. Whether drifting with a breeze or just coasting along, the large rudder will point you easily. For the price ($23 ?) it's the single best value on the option list. I think you'll be very pleased with it. The only downside is that it's twice the weight as the standard rudder and requires a wiggling action to raise and lower. Once learned, it's easy to handle with the Twist & Stow lift mechanism. 
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| Author: | FunJax [ Fri May 11, 2007 4:59 am ] |
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Thanks for the input. That is Exactly what I wanted to hear! I have one ordered! |
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| Author: | FunJax [ Tue May 22, 2007 12:48 pm ] |
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Roadrunner wrote: With the sailing rudder, if you're moving at all, you'll have steerage way. Whether drifting with a breeze or just coasting along, the large rudder will point you easily.
For the price ($23 ?) it's the single best value on the option list. I think you'll be very pleased with it. The only downside is that it's twice the weight as the standard rudder and requires a wiggling action to raise and lower. Once learned, it's easy to handle with the Twist & Stow lift mechanism. You are 100% correct. Thanks!!  It should be the first accessory everyone gets.
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| Author: | QM [ Tue May 22, 2007 5:46 pm ] |
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where can I order one? |
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| Author: | dueitt2s [ Tue May 22, 2007 10:05 pm ] |
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http://www.kayakfishingstuff.com/ |
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