ronrbaker wrote:
I have a 2015 Outback (my third Outback). I considered this would be my last Outback. However, I think the rudder on the relatively new Compass is the same rudder that was on my PA14, which I loved. It got me to thinking. If Hobie were to install this rudder system on the Outback, I would surely get a new Outback (which I would again consider my last one).
Just curious why you prefer the PA/Compass rudder.
As someone who spends a large percentage of my kayak time sailing, I assume that the twist and stow rudder is better for that purpose and the PA/Compass rudder is better at avoiding fouling at the cost of less maneuverability and "bite", but I don't have any time on the water in a PA/Compass. Am I missing something?