Hobie Mirage Passport XL Rudder Upgrade | Improve Performance with this Simple Installation

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Hobie's XL Rudder upgrade for Mirage Passport kayaks gives users up/down control from from the seat, and boosts maneuverability and lateral stability. If you're turning in tight quarters, or sailing the Passport 10.5 or 12.0, this rudder has the authority you've been looking for. Not only does the larger blade improve performance, it also allows you to stow and deploy the rudder when going shallow. This is particularly useful in launching and landing situations, or when you need to clear debris from the rudder blade.
Available now from Hobie Dealers everywhere!
Featured Accessory:
77800097 RUDDER ASSY XL KIT,PASSPORT
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Пікірлер: 63

@KayakDIY Жыл бұрын

Great rudder design. So many companies get caught up in flashy gimmicks to sell the kayaks. Sometimes you just need the basics to be dialed in and high quality. Always been a Hobie fan. Been incredibly impressed in the past 2yrs!

@ETuss713 2 жыл бұрын

Installed and done. Anyone curious, I preordered from mariner sails on 2/11. Arrived at my door on 2/17. Took 2 minutes to install. The blade is about 1.5" longer with a slightly different profile. There is more surface area, but not a huge amount. The shape is slightly different Edited to add: It works well. I fished 3 days in the Galveston bay with the new rudder installed. It is a drastic increase in turning. Popping it up and down can be a pain if you have a crate or rods in the rod holders. The cable interferes with things in the rear storage deck.

@Markchance08 7 ай бұрын

hobie is all about selling you a kayak that needs upgrades after over paying for it, good job Hobie

@maryvoyles6674 Жыл бұрын

How the seat is attached is another HUGE improvement! There are 2 more advanced attachments instead of the 1 little plastic attachment on the 2021. With the 2021, the seat easily detaches when you don’t want it to. I haven’t used my brand new 2021 for this reason. Hopefully the dealer will trade my unused 2021 for the 2022

@chuckmanley1423 2 жыл бұрын

This is an upgrade much need if you have the sail kit...which I do. Thanks Hobie

@CheekyMonkey888 Жыл бұрын

how are you liking your sail kit?

@MovingToMnPro 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a way to upgrade the rudder on a 2000's Sport? Or even replacement parts? I just picked one up and the Metal "T" is bent (It facilitates the up/down as well as the steering L/R movement)

@roykeefe4202 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck finding one of these right now. No one has them in stock and Hobie can't say when they will be available.

@lhez 2 ай бұрын

Can you do a video for the i11s’s rudder upgrade? Thanks

@scottfennell789 2 жыл бұрын

Still waiting for the upgrade to come off back order! Any updates on Availability?

@dailtonjustino4860 2 жыл бұрын

Quando estará disponivel no site da Hobie Brasil para compra?

@ETuss713 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Love my 12.0 and this is a fantastic upgrade. This and a rectangular hatch are a huge upgrade.

@flexwenger8302 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know if it would work with a power pole already mounted?

@ETuss713 2 жыл бұрын

@Flex Wenger I can not say 100% since I do not have a PP, but I strongly believe it will. The footprint of the xl rudder on the starboard side is as small or maybe even smaller than the original. The XL flips straight up and down into the water, unlike the original, making it look like it would work better with the PP. Again, I dont have the PP but if it works with the original rudder, I can see no reason the XL wont. Im in the garage looking and comparing, any questions on measurements, just ask.

@flexwenger8302 2 жыл бұрын

@@ETuss713 thank you so much for taking the time to respond. this is very helpful

@flexwenger8302 2 жыл бұрын

Will this work with the power pole already mounted on a passport 12.5?

@Explorations-Variees 2 жыл бұрын

I always ask if possible one day you decide to give me a fishing kayak??😟🙁 frankly it's a dream to have a hobie with us long live Hobie and long live fishing

@chriscapuano4107 2 жыл бұрын

How much line did you cut for the 10.5?

@chuckmatses6803 11 ай бұрын

Ya, just try to get one of these. That's hilarious.

@kchididdy 2 ай бұрын

Backordered from anywhere between 1 week and 5 centuries. Good luck waiting! I'm just going to roll my own large rudder. I hate to hack up a new boat but Hobie is too busy moving production to Mexico.

@fives6375 Жыл бұрын

What fin upgrades are avaible to the passport?

@hooknline3362 2 жыл бұрын

Finally …. ive been waiting for this for a while….IS IT OUT IN THE MARKET ?

@ETuss713 2 жыл бұрын

Nope. Pre-order. So another 6 months.

@jahmalmorrison3366 2 жыл бұрын

Any new kayak for 2023 outback 360 omg need something new can’t you guys make proangler 360 in better white color or some other color

@ETuss713 2 жыл бұрын

HOOK N LINE , I pre ordered mine from Mariner sails in Dallas. They said they expect an inatock date of 2-22-2022.

@ETuss713 2 жыл бұрын

Mine shipped today from Mariner sails. So they are un stock

@norrispalmer3250 Жыл бұрын

Where do you buy one of these?

@dwightbernheimer331 2 жыл бұрын

Upgrade... That's Manufacturer Speak for... Shoulda been done THAT way in the First place... 'Nuff said!!!...

@ETuss713 2 жыл бұрын

Love my 12.0 but if hobie wants to keep this a competitive kayak at the almost 1900 price they will have to include this rudder, map pockets, and a rectangular hatch from the factory.

@dwightbernheimer331 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly!!!...

@chuckfalls9827 2 жыл бұрын

You’re not wrong!

@dwightbernheimer331 2 жыл бұрын

@@chuckfalls9827 Thank you...

@erickarias2532 2 жыл бұрын

Very true

@Plainview200 2 жыл бұрын

Same general style of rudder that should have been put on the Compass. Sadly, I don't see a way to do a similar retrofit.

@jahmalmorrison3366 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t make proangler 360 in white color or Outback 360 need something new hobie i love 360 kayaks hate the blue and green camo

@marcionoia7932 Жыл бұрын

Olá Este Kayak é recomendado para pesca no mar'claro com condições normais.

@LI-FLKayakFisherman 2 жыл бұрын

Impossible to find. Called a few dealers who can’t find it. Not even in the Hobie accessories online catalog?

@ETuss713 2 жыл бұрын

I preordered mine from Mariner-Sails in Dallas. Expected instock date of 2-22-2022. It was 110 plus 20 shipping

@ETuss713 2 жыл бұрын

Mine shipped today. Mariner sails in dallas has them in stock

@rogerbonifield5731 2 жыл бұрын

One more check in the "Pros" Colum on my way to a Passport 10.5. Still hoping and praying you all find a way to mount an H-Bar on the 10.5. Reasons: I only have 11.4 inches of storage space, so 12' is out. + at 73, with a not so great back, weight is also important. Yes I know the LYNX could be an option, but at twice the price, and with less stability, the Passport 10.5 is where I need to be. I need to be able to stand up easily, just for comfort, and also for fishing, and the H-Bar looks like just what the Orthopedic MD ordered. Please get to work on making this happen, otherwise, this "Mr fixit" is going to have to find a way to improvise.

@rayanesoto1054 2 жыл бұрын

😍

@timothyszymanski1384 2 жыл бұрын

Could you suggest a dealer where it is actually "available now"???

@ETuss713 2 жыл бұрын

I preordered mine from mariner-sails in Dallas. They said the expected in stock date is 2-22-2022

@timothyszymanski1384 2 жыл бұрын

@@ETuss713 I know they have it. Trying not to pay 35 bucks for shipping. Definitely shouldn't be that expensive to ship.

@timothyszymanski1384 2 жыл бұрын

@@ETuss713 ahh, they fixed the shipping cost. Just ordered mine too. I wasn't gonna pay 35, that's just robbery. 20 is much more like it.

@ETuss713 2 жыл бұрын

@timothy szymanski mine shipped today. I got a tracking number and should have it in 2 days.

@timothyszymanski1384 2 жыл бұрын

Same!!!

@Ciakmontaggi 2 жыл бұрын

quanto costa ?

@lucianoportugal8866 2 жыл бұрын

A...LOt!

@Flickthatjig 2 жыл бұрын

It sucks to buy a $2000 kayak and still need to pay extra to upgrade. I recently bought a LYNX and have been an owner of old town. My old town never needs any upgrade. What you get is the final product.

@christopherhobby8391 5 ай бұрын

Yeah that plastic clip to hold the seat down is just plain ol’ lazy cheap. Gotta think of a modify to use to hold it down.

@alejandroriffo6177 2 жыл бұрын

Ojalá pronto los videos sean traducidos al español .🎣🤙🏼🚣🏼‍♂️

@timjohnson8155 2 жыл бұрын

pre order price $ 110.00 us

@raychoi4994 2 жыл бұрын

Just give me a reverse upgrade on i trek

@HobieOfficial 2 жыл бұрын

Chat with your nearest Hobie retailers, some might be willing to upgrade the MirageDrive for you for the price difference!

@lucianoportugal8866 2 жыл бұрын

Nice...but very very expensive in brasil! sorry.

@chr103yod 2 жыл бұрын

It's nonsense this is an "upgrade". Should have been this way from the beginning

@qho5691 2 жыл бұрын

I don't recommend this upgrade. The initial pull to deploy the rudder works fine. The pull to retract does not work, there is not enough rotation on the pivot point to easily retract the rudder. I call shenanigans.