There is no reason why you cannot fix a plastic ABS Thermoformed or Composite boat on your own. Using these resources and the right tools it can be done. If it seems too difficult, then many kayak dealers and also marinas offer this service. Ask ...
In this brief article we show you how to re-align a mis-aligned or slightly crooked rudder bracket / rudder mount. You can also download this as a document (see link at bottom of page) to print out and refer to as well below.
For a sticky rudder issue, when the uphaul and downhaul rope is very hard to pull, the best fix is to replace rope with smaller diameter rope such as 3mm or 4mm nylon rope. Hope that helps,
Due to the flexing of the kayak both in transport and on the water, over time the foam wall separating the cockpit from the dry compartments (better known as a bulkhead) may come loose. The following video will show you how to inspect, prepare, fix ...
The installation of the rudder on a Riot Polarity 16.5 tandem kayak is pretty straight forward following these steps and by watching the video below. Tools: Star head screwdriver (or star head bit for your drill) Small pliers or wrench for tightening ...