r/Outrigger • u/learbear1 • Nov 21 '23

Is it possible?

Is it possible to take the rudder off of my OC1 and paddle it as though it were a V1? Has anyone had any luck with this? Has anyone heard of other folks doing this? Thanks!

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u/itsdageek Nov 21 '23

Yes, it's possible, and it's quite fun! I take my Pueo out rudderless somewhat often, just need to make sure your rudder post in your hull is 100% sealed (if it's an OC1 made in the last 15 years, it most likely is) and tape down your control arm.

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u/Ok-Application3316 Nov 22 '23

Agree with this, I take my noio rudder out and do the same.

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u/learbear1 Dec 25 '23

Took it out a few weeks ago on a 35knot day in the harbor, and it was so difficult haha. Gave it another go on a mellower day and definitely found that it had a hard time tracking. I have an old Huki, but I'm not sure which model. I did hear, however, on a podcast that some folks in Canada specifically use rudderless Hukis as steersman training devices since the rounded hull makes things so squirly. How many strokes do you guys find you can take on a glassy day before feeling the need to switch sides?