Rudder Pin 2012 AI

Does any one know where I can perches a rudder pen for my 2012 AI, I snapped mine at the regatta a stupid mistake any way I need to get an extra or two thanks.

PatR

Yeah that seems to be a common issue. I think it's designed to break before yor destroy the rudder. I bet Austin kayak has them. I need to ge one as well.

Pat, I bet you already know there is a spare pin and split ring hanging in the back tank hatch. But it's great to have spares. Once on the Smith I uses a  skinny blue bic pen for a rudder pin on my Revo in a pinch.

When I beached it at Kerby cove I did not bring it up all the way because I had my flasher and line rapped around it, when I was trying to get it untangled a wave came in and rip it off in a split second . I had to use my spar pin to get back. When I installed the new pin there must have been some sand in the mechanism because I went from power steering to hardy no steering. I did look at Austin but no luck I will call CCK tomorrow.

PatR   

Windtoys in Santa Rosa has em.

I need to get one as well...my demo boat had the spit ring but no pin....I have a little bag that has repair items. (duct tape, zip ties, etc.) any other "repair" items ppl keep with them...Any specific hobie ones? Sorry pat for the threadjack

no problem Eric this stuff is good to know . I did call CCK they did not have any in stock but Keith said he would take one off anouther boat to get me by thats a nice guy.

PatR

I'm making a trip up to windtoys on wed to pick up a few extra-- I can pick up a few extras

yeah steve I will take one....just let me know the cost...I have 2012 with the big ass rudder if that matters.

Would any one know if the AI Tandem has the same rudder as the AI if so Austin Kayak has them also, not to take away from are locale shops there always the first place I start with.

PatR

Dont know if they are equal, but the part numbers are different.

Steve if they have enough I would like two pleases

PatR

My spare came off and is lost inside the boat   Dont think thats a good place to keep it anyway, as I would rather not open that rear hatch to get at it to do the repair.  I'll get a couple of them and store them in a bag like EWB, and under my middle hatch as a backup.