{"product_id":"rudder-kit-current-model-old-town-kayaks","title":"Rudder Kit, Current Model Old Town Kayaks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA complete rudder kit just for current model Old Town kayaks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe buy parts direct from Old Town and include specific instructions for your kayak model so that we can offer you New rudder kits for current models, \u003cb\u003eOR\u003c\/b\u003e classic Old Town models discontinued years ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rudder helps the boat track (go straight) even in difficult conditions, like wind and currents. A rudder can also help you turn, with foot pedal controls, without interrupting your forward paddle strokes and momentum. Rudders are very helpful on tandem kayaks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blade rudder system allows you to easily raise or lower the rudder while seated in the cockpit. Each kit comes with the rudder, mounting hardware, and detailed instructions for installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable online for Loon 160t tandem, Loon 15 tandem, Castine, Nantucket, Cayuga (110, 130, 146 and 160) and Dirigo Tandem Plus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant; your kayak needs to have 4 nuts molded into the stern, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e an existing hole at the stern end which the rudder shaft may be mounted! Some Older models may not have these features. Exception being the Dirigo Tandem Plus (or Dirigo XT Tandem Plus) for which we have two rudder kits... one is the classic style with a hole at the stern, and the other for later versions with four nuts molded into the stern (2013+). New models like Predator 13 and Predator XL have 4 nuts molded into the stern to hold the Rudder mount bracket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also very helpful for us to know which of type of footrest is in your kayak, so we can send you the most ideal parts with the new rudder kit.\u003cstrong\u003e Let us know if your kayak has the Universal Footbraces, \u003cb\u003eOR\u003c\/b\u003e the Smart Track style footbraces.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrder this Current style Rudder kit if you need a rudder for a newer Old Town kayak model shown here.  We also sell a version for Classic kayak models not listed here. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot sure? Email us, OR call us: (585) 682-4849\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Town","offers":[{"title":"Dirigo Tandem Plus 2013+ w\/ 4 nuts at stern -support track footbrace","offer_id":39989043298340,"sku":"07.3252.0000SPPRTTRCK","price":365.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dirigo Tandem Plus 2013+ w\/ 4 nuts at stern -universal footbrace","offer_id":39989043331108,"sku":"07.3252.0000","price":365.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Touring 2013 or newer","offer_id":39989043363876,"sku":"07.3251.0000","price":464.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Predator 13","offer_id":39989043396644,"sku":"01.1331.2065","price":365.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Predator XL","offer_id":39989043429412,"sku":"01.1331.2066","price":365.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Castine 2015 or newer","offer_id":41944732205092,"sku":"01.1331.2068","price":365.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/7747\/0244\/products\/neckyrudder.jpg?v=1772053759","url":"https:\/\/oakorchardcanoe.com\/products\/rudder-kit-current-model-old-town-kayaks","provider":"Oak Orchard Canoe Kayak Experts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}