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Harmony BTS Rudder Kit

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The Harmony BTS rudder kit increases the control and efficiency of your rotomolded Wilderness Systems Pamlico, Tsunami and Tarpon kayaks, as well as your Mad River Synergy watercraft.

The Harmony BTS rudder kit also fits the Wilderness Systems Ride 135 and Cape Horn, see below for specific model information
Kit includes everything you need to install the rudder except for the tools
Rudder system is designed to stow securely and efficiently on the deck when not needed, yet can be deployed quickly when needed
Designed to fit, but not limited to the the following kayaks:
Wilderness Systems Cape Horn 140, 150 and 160; Pamlico 120, 140; Tarpon (pre 2009 model year) 120, 140, 160, 160i
Tsunami (pre 2009 model) 135, 140, 145, 160, 165, 175; Ride 135 (2007 and later)
Mad River Canoe Synergy 12 and Synergy 14

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Harmony BTS Rudder Kit Customer Reviews

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Harmony BTS Rudder Kit

4.0

(based on 1 review)

Reviewed by 1 customer

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Apr

2012

4.0

A little short

By LNT-backpacker

from Pittsburgh, PA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Improves Comfort
Improves Kayak Function
Reduces Fatigue

Cons

Not ideal for long tandem

Best Uses

Day Trips
Recreational Paddlers
Touring

Comments about Harmony BTS Rudder Kit:

Overall a good Rudder kit. Fit a wide variety of kayaks. I used this kit to install a rudder on a Perception Prodigy II 14.5. I had two issues during the install.

First was that it was hard to figure out the best way to run the rudder tubing. Had to try several setups before I got everything squared away.

The second issue was that the rudder cables supplies were 1-2" too short. The foot braces for the Prodigy II 14.5 Tandem are set pretty far forward in the deck. I had to install the slider foot pedal 1-2" back from where it should be. Over all it doesn't effect the movement of the rudder. It just made it a llitle bit more instresting to install.

Other than thoses two snags installation was unevenful. I did have to go to Perceptions web site to look over a tutoral on their website on how to install the rudder since there are no directions in the kit for any Perception kayaks.

Once installed the rudder works like a dream. Makes tracking while going up stream and into a head wind so much easier. The only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars was the installation issue, which I have to admit was due to the kayak I was installing it on.