1. GLASS FIBER WATERCRAFT KAYAK BOAT RUDDER

The Glass Fiber Watercraft Kayak Boat Rudder is both a great and affordable choice for kayakers looking to add a bit more control and stability over their kayaking experience. The kit is designed for use with rotating pedals and a foot control system so that you can use your feet to achieve results similar to if you were rowing. This multipurpose rudder works with a variety of water vessels, including kayaks, canoes, seayaks, and angling boats.

This kayak rudder kit is the cheapest on the list, which is suitable for kayakers on a budget. That is not to say that its cheap price tag means that it does not offer incredible features. In fact, the benefits that you can enjoy with this kit include:

It is apparent that customers have been generally satisfied with the purchase of the Glass Fiber Watercraft Kayak Boat Rudder. In fact, customers have said many positive things about this kit such as, “It works well for my kayak,” and “Great product at a fair price.”

Of course, with any of the positives that come with a product, you have to expect the drawbacks. Some of the drawbacks include:

Some customers discovered that the rudder was not meant for their kayak the hard way and have instead opted to modify the rudder in some way to make it work for them. For instance, one customer complained that, “Whoever makes this thing obviously doesn’t know a thing about rudders.” Yet the majority of customers have been relatively happy with the purchase of this rudder and they have been able to make it work with their kayak with no complaints.

2. OCEAN KAYAK RUDDER KIT

When you are navigating the choppy waters of the ocean, maintaining control over your kayak can mean all the difference between a good situation and a bad one. If you cannot control your kayak properly, you could find yourself stranded on the water and desperate for help. Fortunately, the Ocean Kayak Rudder Kit provides you with the control you need, which gives you a great opportunity of making it back to shore safe and sound.

This specific kit provides you with a number of features and benefits such as:

Despite the many benefits this particular rudder kit offers, it does have its drawbacks, which includes:

Although the price for this rudder kit might not seem as budget-friendly for the budget conscious kayaker, it is well worth the purchase considering how many benefits it provides and the fact that it boasts a 4.5 out of 5-star rating. You can enjoy simple rudder kit installation complete with easy-to-understand instructions or you can opt for a cheaper kit that may translate to more of a headache than it’s worth to install. Customers seem to be relatively pleased with this kit considering that one customer went as far as to say, “As advertised. Love it!”

The cons associated with this rudder are few and far between as it would seem that the installation of this kit is pretty self-explanatory. Despite the fact that one customer was very pleased with the purchase of this kit, the customer did note having some trouble with drilling holes and the size of the grommets that came with the kit. Otherwise, it was described as simple a simple “plug and play” operation.

3. HARMONY RUDDER KIT

One reason the Harmony Rudder Kit is such a great choice is because it is made to work with all Wilderness Systems and Perception kayaks deemed rudder ready. You can tell if you own a rudder ready kayak based on the fact that it would have rubber ready post holes on it. Whether you are looking to venture our further into deep waters or you just wish to add more control over your kayaking experience, this rudder kit is sure to do the trick.

This rudder is hard to beat based on the benefits that it provides. You can enjoy the following advantages with this rudder kit:

If you are still unsure about this rudder, take into consideration that it has pleased customers enough to have received a 4.6 out of 5-star rating. Customers seem to agree that it is relatively easy to install based on one customer quoted as saying, “the rudder kit came with surplus parts and that it was easy to install by anyone with minor mechanical abilities.” Another customer simply said, “Awesome product. Easy to install and makes tracking and turning my Wilderness 135Ride easy to turn and tracks great.”

That is not to say that this rudder is without its disadvantages. As with any product, you have to accept the bad and the good as they often go hand-in-hand. The major drawback of this product is:

• Complicated instructions despite easy installation

For some reason, the instructions make it seem like the installation of this rudder kit is far more complicated than it really is. In fact, one customer said, “I am rating this rudder so low because of the directions it came with. Might as well been written in another language.” Despite the lack of proper instructions, the majority of customers seem relatively happy with this rudder kit and with good reason. The benefits seem to far outweigh the drawbacks associated with this particular kit.

4. CRACK OF DAWN UNIVERSAL KAYAK RUDDER KIT

You’ll be able to steer your kayak entirely hands-free with this durable kayak rudder kit. It will fit most of the major brands of kayaks with adjustable foot tracks, along with the ability to access the hull near the kayak’s stern. This kit includes all assembly parts, tracking system, and foot pedals.

The following parts are included with this kit: