For a full list with purchase links of all the gear I use go to: www.southernre... In this video I walk you through my build of a replacement aluminum rudder for my 2019 Hobie Outback.
I make my Rudders out of 3" PVC pipe heated flat then cut any shape out of it and heat bend it in any angle needed. Cheaper than aluminum and no chance of bending it. You can use 2" or smaller PVC for thinner projects. Well, we don't know if it worked... 2 years later searched your Chanel no update on it. Nice build though!
Hi mate I've done my hobie pro angler 12 rudder blade as we I've made it wider and longer to stopping the Rudder from hitting the hull I've used marine carpet stripped and glued with,,, marine Goop it's an adhesive glue and it's a lot more quite ,,,,good job,,, video is worth watching very well presented 😊😊😊
That’s awesome. I got some aluminum street signs in the garage that the city worker gave me when he was replacing them with new ones. I am glad I didn’t order the boonedox rudders yet. Thank you sir! Definitely subscribed.
Great video! Looking forward to see how it performs. Also, I’m very interested in your seat risers. I’ve always wanted to get my Outback seat a little higher.
Nice work! Me and my 7 yr old are huge fans. Thanks to you we've both become accomplished sheepshead fisherman. Would you mind revealing your source for the aluminum plate? We live on the OBX and haven't had much luck finding it here. Thanks!
Nice I went witht he SAI rudder for mine and now my left steering handle is tighter than the right one. Looking forward to the seat riser video. I need some as my feet go numb often on my Outback.
It's a shame that a 3k + yak has such a lousy rudder which bends within a short amount of time (doesn't help also the placement of it when your yak drops with no rudder protector). If anything this is one of the key pieces I would recommend anyone to replace new or old with a thicker aluminum one.
Can not wait to see how it works on the water. I want to make the same change to my Jackson Big Rig because it turns like a 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood! By the way, I thought you lived near the CBBT or did you film the video while you were at OBX?
If only I had a workshop with all the tools I needed to make one. LOL! I'll be giving away my 50 some odd dollars. Looks great though! Can't wait to see your review!
I live on the ESVA so I fish a lot of the same water you do. Let me just say I love how you're a DIY-er who is not annoying about it and the price stuff. Sure $50 isn't bad to pay for a new and improved rudder but if you've got the parts laying around and enjoy making what's yours, why not take a rainy day to improve the fishing rig? I rewired my Yamaha 115 tilt-trim for the fun of it, simply because I refused to pay almost $200 for a new relay. Also love the Snap-On tool chest, but again, I'm also someone who enjoys doing things myself. There really is a sense of pride in it. Look forward to seeing how the new rudder does!
I agree completely. I have always been a fix it myself type of person, hence the reason I own so many tools. I also was a powersports mechanic for about 10 years earlier in my life. So that is where all the Snap On tools came from. When they would show up with that shiny truck full of tools it was like an ice cream truck when you where a kid lol!
I like the idea of using aluminum instead of plastic for the rudder..my concern is bigger is always better most or the time…but going too big might cause too much stress on the plastic rudder shaft..do you see any trouble using yours ? Thanks Tom
