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Larger rudder kit for hobie Passport 12.0 and 10.5
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Author:  musicman2 [ Wed Mar 09, 2022 10:44 am ]
Post subject:  Larger rudder kit for hobie Passport 12.0 and 10.5
I installed it on my 12.0 Passport and was real easy. It gives me more control when the wind is blowing harder.
LOVE IT. Now I also carry the original rudder in my Box for a backup.
Author:  mmiller [ Thu Mar 10, 2022 1:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Larger rudder kit for hobie Passport 12.0 and 10.5
77800097 RUDDER ASSY XL KIT,PASSPORT



Hobie’s XL Rudder upgrade for Mirage Passport kayaks is in inventory, and shipping now.

This upgraded rudder gives users up/down control from the seat, and boosts maneuverability and lateral stability. When turning in tight quarters, or sailing the Passport 10.5 or 12.0, this rudder has more authority than the stock rudder. Not only does the larger blade improve performance, it also allows the user to stow the rudder when going extremely shallow. The up/down control feature is particularly useful in launching and landing situations, or when clearing debris from the rudder blade.

Features:

Rudder up/down control from the seat allows for clearing debris and easy stowage or deployment of the rudder.
Improved maneuverability at low speeds provides better boat handling in tight quarters.
Increased surface area provides more lateral stability when sailing
Improved tracking over long distances means less manipulating the steering handle when covering water.
Author:  masonborowatersports [ Tue Jul 19, 2022 7:18 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Larger rudder kit for hobie Passport 12.0 and 10.5
Why is this not standard? Before the Passport, I had never seen a kayak with a rudder that you could not deploy/retract from the seated position. Hopefully Hobie will start including it on the new Passport R.
Author:  Tarazona01 [ Wed Jul 20, 2022 1:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Larger rudder kit for hobie Passport 12.0 and 10.5
Is the XL rudder still on back order?
Would love to get my hands on one.
Author:  flyrcairplanes [ Sat Sep 03, 2022 4:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Larger rudder kit for hobie Passport 12.0 and 10.5
Mariner sales says in stock so I ordered. They hit you hard on shipping though.
Author:  mmiller [ Tue Sep 06, 2022 8:25 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Larger rudder kit for hobie Passport 12.0 and 10.5
Quote:
Why is this not standard?


This was not available when the Passport was designed. It comes from the i-Trek series. Passport is a low price point product, so there are not as many bells and whistles to keep costs down.
Author:  masonborowatersports [ Thu Sep 08, 2022 2:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Larger rudder kit for hobie Passport 12.0 and 10.5
I would not call a rudder up/down control a bell or whistle... I would call it an essential item.
Author:  PCJim [ Mon Sep 26, 2022 3:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Larger rudder kit for hobie Passport 12.0 and 10.5
musicman2 wrote:
I installed it on my 12.0 Passport and was real easy. It gives me more control when the wind is blowing harder.
LOVE IT. Now I also carry the original rudder in my Box for a backup.

Me too. It slaps the kayak pretty good when pulling the rudder up. I was thinking about putting a strip of something like a car door edge protector on the rudder. Thoughts?
Author:  Spitdog [ Wed Oct 19, 2022 6:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Larger rudder kit for hobie Passport 12.0 and 10.5
Finally got mine. Worth the wait. I do sail my passport 12 with out the amas. Used to have issues with losing steerage when kayak speed went up., no longer. I feel better stability as well. Thanks Hobie for understanding the short falls of original rudder and providing an anwer..
Author:  Tarazona01 [ Thu Oct 20, 2022 9:02 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Larger rudder kit for hobie Passport 12.0 and 10.5
Also, I finally put my new XL to the test. What a significant difference in all phases of performance to the 12.
Well worth the upgrade cost. In my opinion... Hobie should raise the price of the 12 and include the XL rudder as standard equipment. They can keep the small rudder standard on the 10.5 thus allowing for a bigger price difference between the units.
Yes, its a ridiculous and annoying nuisance of the rudder banging the stern upon rope pull up, so I just manually deploy the rudder before sailing off and manually kick up while in the water when beaching. If you can't avoid the mud and weeds... I assume the Hull can take a many bangs during her lifetime.
Enjoy the sailing.
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