Performance Rudder Housing and Blade
SmartTrack Performance Rudder Housing and Blade - Rear Mount (Four Bolt) / 13.5" (Single Kayak) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Returns & Exchanges
Returns & Exchanges
We understand that it can be difficult to get that perfect piece of gear the first time around. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase we will grant a full refund or exchange. Customers are responsible for the shipping costs for returns unless the return is a result of our error or a manufacturing defect.
Item(s) must be in new condition, not missing parts, tags, or instructions and in resalable condition. Items eligible to be returned must be post marked within 30 days of their receipt by buyer, or no later than 45 days after their initial shipment. We do not grant refunds or exchanges for custom, discontinued, clearance, or closeout items except due to our error or an undisclosed defect.
The SmartTrack Performance Rudder Housing and Blade has a tiller and box assembly to quickly raise/lower the blade. It holds the blade upright when not in use, plus adjustable spring tension keeps the blade submerged. Compared to flat aluminum blades, it increases turning efficiency, and its slim profile reduces drag from crosswinds. Available with a range of mounting styles and two blade sizes to fit your boat.
SmartTrack Foil Rudder Blade. It looks faster because it is faster! The SmartTrack molded rudder blade is foil shaped so water moves across with less turbulence. Available in two sizes for single and tandem kayaks. Single measures 13.5 x 3 in; Tandem measures 16.5 x 3.5 in.
SmartTrack Performance Rudder Housing. All extremely rugged and corrosion proof extruded alloy parts are machined for precision fit, and coated with Teflon® 6061-T6.
Rear Mount
Installs on kayaks with a vertical, flat section on the stern of the kayak using the bracket that comes with the housing, available with either two or four holes which are ovalized to allow vertical adjustment. Typical examples are Seaward, Epic, Necky and Northwest kayaks.
Top Mount
Bayonet Pin
The SmartTrack Bayonet Pin fits kayaks with a rudder pivot sleeve on the rear deck where the bayonet pivots and locks with an integrated detent for easy installation or removal of the housing. Fits some Stellar Kayaks, Epic Kayak and Valley Kayak as well as other kayaks with an integrated bayonet sleeve.
Long Pin & Mid Pin
The SmatTrack Long and Mid Pin is suitable for kayaks with an extension or a vertical hole all the way through the rear of the kayak. Typical examples are Perception, Dagger and Wilderness Systems kayaks.
- Long Pin measures 3 5/8" long with a 3/8" diameter
- Mid Pin measures 2" long with a 3/8" diameter
Short Pin
The short pin style is typically used on kayaks the have a horizontal or step down flat area in the rear deck. Existing rudders are normally held down with a truss head screw. There is often a larger hole that can accept a nylon bushing for the short pin.
- Short Pin measures 1 5/8" long with a 3/8" diameter
