Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
What's the difference between a rudder and a skeg? Well, short answer is that a rudder can be steered left and right while a skeg is fixed and only improves a vessel's tracking. In this video, I try and dive a little deeper into what that means for various types of kayaks.
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The SEEK XP kayak can be found here on Pelican's website:
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Here is the steel cable I used to fix my old rudder system:
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Here is my favorite kayak cooler:
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You can find the dog traction pad here:
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A Scotty rod holder and gear track are real nice to have. Find yours here:
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Follow me on Facebook:
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Any purchases via the Amazon links earn me commissions. Thank you for that!
What's the difference between a rudder and a skeg? Well, short answer is that a rudder can be steered left and right while a skeg is fixed and only improves a vessel's tracking. In this video, I try and dive a little deeper into what that means for various types of kayaks.
--
The SEEK XP kayak can be found here on Pelican's website:
confluenceoutdoor.com/en-us/products/seek-100xp-angler-fishing-kayak/MKL10P605-00
It is also available via Amazon here:
amzn.to/4mloemG
--
Here is the steel cable I used to fix my old rudder system:
amzn.to/4nFTkGj
--
Here is my favorite kayak cooler:
amzn.to/3Sj7YoI
--
You can find the dog traction pad here:
amzn.to/43IRCfi
--
A Scotty rod holder and gear track are real nice to have. Find yours here:
amzn.to/3YUqp6Q
--
Follow me on Facebook:
facebook.com/lovekayak.fishing
--
Any purchases via the Amazon links earn me commissions. Thank you for that!
