Rudder System
The Hobie Quest is designed for the addition of an optional
rudder system. Rudder systems in boats like this allow you to
adjust the steering trim of your boat when paddling in high
wind or strong current conditions. Use the following
instructions to install your new rudder kit.
Rudder Kit Contents
1. (1) Twist-n-stow rudder with lines
2. (1) Mounting Bracket
3. (2) Long Steering Line Assemblies
4. (2) Short Steering Line Tubes
6. (1) Drill Bit
7. (1) Jam Cleat
8. (1) Bag of Screws, Nuts, and a Well Nut
9. (2) Plastic Hooks
10. (1) Packet of Loctite
®
11. (1) Padeye
Drilling the Steering Line Holes
We have supplied with this kit the proper drill bit size that is
needed to install all the steering lines. You will need to drill 4
holes (2 in the cockpit and 2 at the stern of the boat - see
picture below for reference). Drill at the indicated locations.
Locations vary slightly depending on model year. Disregard the
recessed area in the center on newer models.
Stern Holes
3. Open the 8” center hatch and reach inside the hull for the
line and tube you just installed. Pull the line up to the hatch so
that can see it.
4. Take the end of the line back inside the hull and feed it
through the forward hole you drilled.
Take that end and feed it into the end without the plastic fitting.
In order to get the end of the line through the tube you need to
twist and push the line at the same time to work it through. If
you are having difficulty with this step, try running a piece of
thread through the short tube and tie it to the end of the
steering line. Then pull the thread and it should pull the
steering line with it. Once you get the line through, tie a knot
on the end so it doesn’t accidentally get pulled back through
the tube. Continue to feed the short piece of the stiff tubing
into the hole until the plastic cap is flush with the kayak
surface.
2. Once you feed in the line up to the hard tubing, push the
hard tubing into the hole and feed it all the way in. Give a firm
push to get the end with the plastic fitting up against the kayak.
Installing the Steering Lines
1. In your kit there are 2 long pieces of tubing with the line
running though them. Push the line coming out of the end of
the tube with out a plastic fitting into one of the holes you
drilled in the stern of the boat.
Forward Holes
Choosing the correct Rudder-Bracket
We have supplied two different rudder brackets with the Quest
13 kit. One will fit older quest models, while the other will fit the
newer. Choose the correct bracket that matches up with the
two molded inserts on the stern of the boat. Once you have
found the desired bracket, proceed to installation.
Older Models
Newer Model
Stern Holes Newer Model
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