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Native Watercraft Marvel 14.5 Tandem Kayak

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What's the advantage (and disadvantages) of a rudder?

By Ranked #286 - Kayaks September 3, 2008

What's the advantage (and disadvantages) of a rudder?

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By Ranked #84 - Kayaks October 8, 2008

The advantages of having the rudder are you can focus on paddling with your hands as your feet will control the rudder, it's also extremely helpful when the winds are heavy, and less hassle when you have more than 1 paddler. Trust me, it's an excellant option to have.

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Tech Specs:

Hull Material:
Polyethylene 
Length:
14ft 7in (445cm) 
Width:
31in (79cm) 
Cockpit Dimensions:
92 x 24in (234 x 61cm) 
Maximum Load:
450lb (204kg) 
Hatch Type:
Rubber 
Skeg:
No 
Rudder:
Depends on which model you choose 
Weight:
62lb (28000g) 
Paddler Skill:
All levels 
Recommended Use:
Lake, calm river, calm ocean 
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