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INSTALLING THE RUDDER SYSTEM
Step 1-4
Step 2-1
120/140/160i
160
Step 2-1
Step 3-4
INSTALLING THE RUDDER
The rudder system consists of the rudder assembly, rudder
mounting bracket, rudder rest to secure the rudder blade when
stowed on deck, rudder uphaul line to provide for deployment
and retrieval of the rudder blade, and the steering system to allow
rudder to be angled right or left to guide kayak.
STEP 1: INSTALLING THE RUDDER BRACKET
1
Remove the two fi ller screws from the stern of the kayak
and discard.
2
Remove the split ring from the rudder pin and remove the
bracket assembly from the rudder.
3
Install a lock washer on both hex head bolts and slide the
bolts into the rudder bracket, placing a small amount of
Loctite® adhesive on the bolt threads.
4
With the stop pin of the rudder bracket facing upwards,
start the bolts into the stern
(Illustration 1-4)
. Tighten the
bolts securely using a 7/16” deep well socket, making sure
the bracket is fl ush against the stern and straight up and
down.
STEP 2: INSTALLING THE CARRYING HANDLE AND
RUDDER REST
1
There are three different carry handle systems used on
Tarpons. The hardware for either installation is provided.
An illustration of the each style of handle is shown at right
(Illustrations 2-1).
Tarpon 120, 140
: Back out screws holding existing carry
handle at stern of kayak. Replace with provided carry
handle included with kit (#3290-0120) that has addition
of bungee cord loop. Use existing hardware to install
replacement carry handle, making sure that bungee loop
faces forward. To secure rudder blade in stowed position,
fl ip blade onto deck and secure under bungee loop.
Tarpon 160i
: Measure 11 1/2” forward from stern along
center line of deck and locate raised circle molded in deck.
Drill 5mm hole at indent in center of circle. Secure round
pad eye with assembled loop of 3/16” bungee to deck
with 10/32 x ¾” screw and nylon lock nut. Orient so that
bungee loop faces towards bow of kayak.
Tarpon 160
: Locate raised fl at mounting panel on deck
between stern and carry handle. Center V-block rudder rest
on panel so that center notch will contain rudder blade and
mark 2 mounting holes in base of rudder rest on hull. Drill
2 5mm mounting holes through deck. Secure V-block with
rivets provided. To secure blade in rest, fl ip blade forward
so that it rests in center notch of V-block and secure with
bungee over blade.
STEP 3: INSTALLING THE RUDDER UP HAUL LINE
The uphaul line allows you to raise and lower the rudder and
will be routed along the top of the deck along the right side of
the kayak. It will run from the rudder to a ? tting near the cockpit,
guided by a number of round pad eyes. (Illustration 3)
1
Insert rudder assembly in mounting bracket (does not
have to be secured at this time). Position the rudder in the
REVISION
1.0
4/20/05
DATE
