How to Install Foot Steering on a Kayak. (Step by Step with Materials List)

I go step by step in installing foot control steering on my Hobie PA14. materials needed :
Steering lines - amzn.to/3YPDK0Q
Foot Control - amzn.to/4dTA9mR
Tubing - amzn.to/3yWYKYV
Tubing Clamps - amzn.to/4fTB4Wg
Stainless Clips - amzn.to/3YSNwPH
Stainless screws
Super Glue

[@RHovis]

I love the idea of using tubing. I hadn't thought of that but it makes perfect sense. And even though I don't have a drywell access I think I can use my rod holder openings for this purpose, if not a little more challenging. Thanks for a great helpful video.

[@garrettwadefishing]

Glad it helped. I like the idea of the tubing keeping the lines from getting hung on stuff

[@BottomLineBassin2]

Solid work Wade thanks for the breakdown on this much needed upgrade to my boat

[@garrettwadefishing]

Glad to help

[@chads3308]

Thanks great tip on sliding foot brace as far forward as you want it to turn, I'm quite sure you probably saved me some time adjusting the braces. I just finished putting in the 1/4" irrigation tubbing in my yak tonight, just have to fish the cable tomorrow. I couldn't get the string thru more than a foot or so, so I'm just using thin wire cable. Fish on!

[@garrettwadefishing]

Awesome. Thanks for the feedback. Good luck out there.

[@LloydjHardyFishing]

Good video! Good luck with the Hobie event this weekend.

[@garrettwadefishing]

Thanks. Yesterday was a bit of a struggle but today was great.

[@anthonynoe532]

Very helpful. Thanks for the great content.

[@garrettwadefishing]

Thanks. Glad it helped

[@alanpeltzer7606]

Nice video. When you are screwing in the foot steering brace are you screwing straight into the plastic? How does it hold? It seems like there would be a lot of force on those screws to hold in plastic. Thanks

[@garrettwadefishing]

Straight into the plastic. It has held up pretty well with a year of use. I’ve done it a little differently on my rig for this year and will have a video on it in a few days. I mounted the foot braces on the Hrail this time.

[@fishntools]

Should have run the tubing closer to the pedal. They have 30 degree ports for the exit of the tubing at the pedals.

[@garrettwadefishing]

I’m aware of those. I didn’t want anything else run in the gunnel where the rudder cables are

[@bnugs11]

Is this still the same setup you use or after some time on the water did you, or would you make some adjustments somewhere?

[@garrettwadefishing]

I’m still using it the same way. I may raise where I have my foot steering a little to help with steering while standing but I don’t want them on top since I lay my rods there.

[@geothesinko1440]

Great vid!! Question, where did you get your fish finder bar mount?

[@garrettwadefishing]

It’s just a short Hobie hrail with the hrail mounting plates.

[@daverellik]

Hey Wade, what’s that trailer you kayak is sitting on?? I’ve been looking for one, I’m about to build my own. Thanks

[@garrettwadefishing]

It’s made by Tennessee trailer

[@jah6269]

How can I attach that steering triangle to my motor if it doesn’t clamp on does it slide on because the head of my trolling motor is very big

[@garrettwadefishing]

The steering triangle slides over the shaft. It’s made specifically for the Newport motor

[@jah6269]

@@garrettwadefishing thank you Garrett for your response

[@garrettwadefishing]

No problem

[@davidgurley4545]

Are you able to use the horizontal rod storage while using the foot steering?

[@garrettwadefishing]

You could probably still use the bottom one on each side the way I have it rigged up. You can also mount your pedals above the gunnel and keep full access to them. I personally have never used the horizontal rod holders. I keep a couple rods beside me but they lay up on top and the rest are verticals in the crate.