Hobie Outback Rudder Upgrade (DIY Build)

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In this video I walk you through my build of a replacement aluminum rudder for my 2019 Hobie Outback.

[@ninjazxd]

That’s awesome. I got some aluminum street signs in the garage that the city worker gave me when he was replacing them with new ones. I am glad I didn’t order the boonedox rudders yet. Thank you sir! Definitely subscribed.

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Your welcome!

[@richardyoung4405]

Good mod and a good video. Suggest to use CNC machine to cut the ally plate (can just take it to a work shop that has one)

[@Piratepeteoo]

Hi mate I've done my hobie pro angler 12 rudder blade as we I've made it wider and longer to stopping the Rudder from hitting the hull I've used marine carpet stripped and glued with,,, marine Goop it's an adhesive glue and it's a lot more quite ,,,,good job,,, video is worth watching very well presented 😊😊😊

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Sounds cool

[@chuckmatses6803]

Nice work.. greetings from Boxford, MA

[@curtisg.8671]

Well done! Awesome and to the point. Most cost effective upgrade to our outbacks.

[@dylanvanbuskirk926]

Love the channel being a new kayaker and exploring virginia helps with the videos.

[@turnerfam540]

Great video! Looking forward to see how it performs. Also, I’m very interested in your seat risers. I’ve always wanted to get my Outback seat a little higher.

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Coming soon!

[@Manuel_Z_Kayaks]

I make my Rudders out of 3" PVC pipe heated flat then cut any shape out of it and heat bend it in any angle needed. Cheaper than aluminum and no chance of bending it. You can use 2" or smaller PVC for thinner projects. Well, we don't know if it worked... 2 years later searched your Chanel no update on it. Nice build though!

[@supraman1335]

Looks like it will be a great addition for hunting sheeps in choppy waters.

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Yup!

[@bassmastereric2169]

I live on the ESVA so I fish a lot of the same water you do. Let me just say I love how you're a DIY-er who is not annoying about it and the price stuff. Sure $50 isn't bad to pay for a new and improved rudder but if you've got the parts laying around and enjoy making what's yours, why not take a rainy day to improve the fishing rig? I rewired my Yamaha 115 tilt-trim for the fun of it, simply because I refused to pay almost $200 for a new relay. Also love the Snap-On tool chest, but again, I'm also someone who enjoys doing things myself. There really is a sense of pride in it. Look forward to seeing how the new rudder does!

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

I agree completely. I have always been a fix it myself type of person, hence the reason I own so many tools. I also was a powersports mechanic for about 10 years earlier in my life. So that is where all the Snap On tools came from. When they would show up with that shiny truck full of tools it was like an ice cream truck when you where a kid lol!

[@randyprovost8426]

Nice I went witht he SAI rudder for mine and now my left steering handle is tighter than the right one. Looking forward to the seat riser video. I need some as my feet go numb often on my Outback.

[@outerbanksboys7276]

Nice work! Me and my 7 yr old are huge fans. Thanks to you we've both become accomplished sheepshead fisherman. Would you mind revealing your source for the aluminum plate? We live on the OBX and haven't had much luck finding it here. Thanks!

[@JDubbsadventure]

This is right up my Alley I love to design engineer and build things from nothing

[@jamescobb7378]

If only I had a workshop with all the tools I needed to make one. LOL! I'll be giving away my 50 some odd dollars. Looks great though! Can't wait to see your review!

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Yeah it does make it easier having the tools

[@helicopterjohns]

Great Idea. Can't wait to see it in action.

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

You and me both!

[@FrankLadd]

Brilliant! I can't wait to see how the test works out.

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

You and me both!

[@rme5830]

nice , job well done. clear coat it to prevent salt water corrosion

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

I plan too. Probably gonna use shark hide protector

[@jayvalencia7932]

That looks awesome brotha and I hope it works out well 🤙🏽

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

I hope so too

[@artkitzmiller957]

Can not wait to see how it works on the water. I want to make the same change to my Jackson Big Rig because it turns like a 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood! By the way, I thought you lived near the CBBT or did you film the video while you were at OBX?

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

I love in Camden NC. Its right in between the OBX and Virginia beach

[@noahjohns7954]

Great video Jesse!

[@tonyallen1953]

Looks great nice job would like to see it on water Thanks.

[@Delmarvafishing]

Hey Jesse, I love the kayak videos why did you surface sand the rudder? What does that do for it?

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

There were some small dents and dings in the sheet of aluminum. Plus if I paint it the paint would adhere better

[@Delmarvafishing]

@@SouthernReelsFishing oh duh lol that makes sense

[@kyleturner3999]

Hey Jesse awesome video!! Can you Do a video on your seat risers Bro? What do you install for Lowe’s? I’m a fence installer here in Va.

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

I'm doing the seat risers next week. I do doors and windows for Lowes. But not for much longer

[@kyleturner3999]

@@SouthernReelsFishing Awesome! Looking forward to it. Full time KZbinr ?? 🤙🏻

[@andrewstrillchuk7427]

Excellent!

[@tomterrific2018]

I like the idea of using aluminum instead of plastic for the rudder..my concern is bigger is always better most or the time…but going too big might cause too much stress on the plastic rudder shaft..do you see any trouble using yours ? Thanks Tom

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

No issues yet

[@larslundberg2016]

Great video, thanks! :-)

[@rickdewitt600]

I like it! Good work.

[@mek86]

i need a garage that big!

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Lol its amazing though they never seem big enough

[@mek86]

@@SouthernReelsFishing oh no... trust me... i can't even fit a car in mine

[@wannabeangler]

Now the big shiny aluminum rudder will look like a spoon and JAWS will come up mouth wide open for a bite!

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Now I have to paint it black lol

[@wannabeangler]

@@SouthernReelsFishing just got you thinking 🤔🤣.

[@joeaguilar-teacherofthewor4166]

Awesome!!!

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Thanks!!

[@mattkuech]

How did this work? I didn't see an update.

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

It works like a dream, still rocking it every trip out

[@mikec8123]

How did this make the yak handle differently?

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

It made it much more responsive when turning.

[@kenshamrock7395]

Jesse, maybe you could make another rudder and have a subscriber give away.

[@jdmmarcelo10]

So is there. Follow up video on how this worked for you I’m sure it did

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Not really. I did mention it in the next video after this one. I still use it to this day

[@filipe6953]

How thick is that aluminium sheet?

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

It was 3mm

[@alanwestport]

LOL! All that shop and you chose to use your Kayak as a work bench.

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Lol good point!

[@dmnguye69]

It's a shame that a 3k + yak has such a lousy rudder which bends within a short amount of time (doesn't help also the placement of it when your yak drops with no rudder protector). If anything this is one of the key pieces I would recommend anyone to replace new or old with a thicker aluminum one.

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Yeah I didnt like the design from day one of owning the yak. I actually talked about it a lot in my initial review

[@Birdhuntingfool]

I don’t think that cardboard will work.