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I actually appreciated this video. I’m looking at progressing to a pedal drive have a bonafide rs and I think I like that stability the sportsman has. Thank you man
I have a 2022 sportsman 106 pdl model and I have a problem with my rudder going up and down. It doesn't matter whether up or down position, I can't get it work. does the rope cord has go around the Pulley like a serpent belt on the car?
Hey thanks for the response! I wouldn’t say it works like a serpentine belt because the pulley doesn’t adjust to allow the cord on you have to feed the cord on either side of the pulley and pull it tight please refer to 2:30 on the video. When you get your cord around both sides and feed it through the outside of the of the kayak pull both sides of the cord tight and before you screw the anchor bolts down to hold the cord in place try moving the lever while keeping pressure on the cords with your hands. Hopefully that will help!
Hey thanks for your comment! There are a couple ways you can try, first you can use penetrating oil and try and tighten the bolt just to get movement and then loosen it. if that isn't working you can use a center punch and punch the bolt on the nut side and then drill the bolt out that way. Just use the same diameter drill bit as the bolt so you don't damage the plastic housing. Hopefully this helps.
Here's a recap without even watching the video: The Salty is a nimble fast moving boat, and the Sportsman 120 is a barge that's more stable. There you go.
So does the paracord need to be tight?I have the old town predator. When I go to engage my rudder it doesn’t want to come down but the rope is a loose. Then when I go to bring it up the same thing happens. It’s like you have to be really strong to pull the rope rudder to get it to come down. Most of the time I just manually do it before I launch. Then move it back up when I go to take it out. If someone can tell me what to do I would appreciate it. It’s annoying because sometimes I forget it and I’ll be ten minutes into going out then I’ll remember the rudder is still up. I also have the Minn kota motor so I have to cut it off raise the motor then get out a put the rudder down.
Yes I had the cord pretty tight I also knotted it on rudder to catch the rudder on the way up and down. Looking back now paracord wouldn’t be my first choice to replace the cable because of the difficulty moving it up and down. But I will eventually replace it when it stops working.
My cords came off, on the inside which is left and right tubes ,where the cords come out of and head to pulley, is left/right standing behind kayak or to the side of it?
I had the chance to use my buddies salty love it went to go get one all I could get in town was a sportsman 4 days later. I can say the salty has a edge in speed and sharp turning but is very tippy feeling vs my sportsman. The sportsman is a top notch boat and would recommend it over a salty the very small loss of speed and quicker turning doesn't come close to the difference is stability. Both boats cruise effortlessly around 2.5 to 4 mph. Both can turn very sharply both can stop and reverse on a dime.
The rack is still holding very nicely I use it to store my kayaks on the side of the house and when I’m not using them and I haven’t had any issues with it
@@chrisrippz 😮 lol, got it ty! I am installing a rudder from Navarre, so I have to look at both vids, yours mostly ..the deployment system is same and I found your vid immensely helpful especially the placement of the pulley system which would have been a horror until I found instructions on internet. Glad I found your vid immediately. I did do the unthinkable though...I had attached a wire to the cord and forgot secure it once I ran cord thru to disengage rudder, I messed around with pulley to make sure I had it in right position and realized I pulled the wire thru that its bitsy hole😢. 1/2 later with flashlight I realized all was not lost since it was wire & kinked at end, luckily it stopped before the worst happened. Ty again
Hey thanks for the response and My pedals were unlocked and I was in waist deep water when I got up. The waves actually grabbed my Rudder and pushed my backend sideways.
@@chrisrippz glad your safe. Still nervous to go in open water. Did surf kayaking as a kid and that was fun, I want to try again when the weather warms up. Try putting up the rudder and pedals next time. Should make you a lot safer. I have made my own mistakes so I am far from perfect.
It kills me seeing videoes of people piviting their kyaks on the front keel instead of on the back where there is a skid plate for protection.I see guys do this frequently ,among other bad habits like coming into ramps bow first and then wonder why they need keel quards or thier keels look like they were drug behind truck on keel.
@@chrisrippz absolutely man.And hey it's not just you.The guy on the wilderness systems official video for the cart was doing the same thing.Good to see someone who does not take a constructive comment personally and reply in a negative manner.Much respect.Enjoy our sport and stay safe.
Nice video, it's the best way to load a kayak. I've loaded my autopilot 120 onto my Jetta Sportwagen a million times, scratched the heck out of the side of my roof, tools not jewels.... One thing I've learned is to unload it onto dirt/grass so it doesn't slide out. If i'm in a parking lot, take out your floor mat, will help prevent it from sliding.
Thank you for the video! That helps with my decision! Sportsman pdl is what I’ll be going with, stability is my reason. I plan to fish a lot on it. Had an auto pilot 136 sold it because it was too heavy….
Hey Chris, Good video. I have an Old Town 132 PDL with the Wilderness cart and use an extended hitch on my truck. The strap on the rudder is a good idea. Loading the kayak onto the cart on the boat ramp is where I have the most issues. The cart turns or rolls if you bump it before getting the kayak fully on it. I've been using a couple wood blocks under both sides of the cart frame to hold it more horizontal and keep it from rolling as much. Seems to work but not the most efficient. Any other ideas? thanks, Ron
Hey Ron once you try the strap on the Rudder trick you can play with the length of the strap so when you pull your kayak off the truck it will sit under the seat or wherever you keep your wheels under the kayak. As far as the tipping out rolling you can adjust the kayak cart legs to have a wider fit. I would recommend flipping your kayak over and adjusting the cart for a better fit. I hope this helps you out
If you take the bolt out of the center of the rudder to give you play with the plastic around the rudder. That will let you run the cord around to find the right spot around the rudder. Let me know if that helps you!
