> Dan, Seaward has several different types of rudders. The older style has a
> single vertical pin that acts as the hinge for the system. You need to be
> able to drill down into the stern and either make an epoxy/graphite
> bushing or use something like brass to bush the hole the pin slides into.
> It works fine on boats that have a fairly squared off stern. Would be hard
> to fit to a Guillemot type stern. Their newest "Smart Rudder"
> has a bracket which mounts about 1 to 2 inches below the level of the
> deck. The good part of the system is that you can firmly brace whild still
> maintaining rudder control depending where you position your foot on the
> brace. The pedal angle can also be adjusted. I'm planning on stopping in
> at their factory tomorrow as I have a business trip to Vancouver Island
> tomorrow. I'll check the availability of the system and get a price. Some
> companies won't sell their systems unless it is to refit their own kayaks.
> Alan

Alan,

I saw the seaward Kayak guys at the Outdoor Adventure Show in Vancouver a couple of weeks ago and they do in fact sell their systems to everyone. I'm heading to Victoria in about two weeks and I'd love to swing by their shop. Where are they? Thanks for any info you can get.

Cheers, Dan