steering Relocating Rudder Steering

[Offwhite Paulie]

Hi,

First time buying a pedal kayak. I'm handicapped and cannot use my left hand. UNFORTUNATELY, the steering mechanism is on the left side of my kayak. See the link to the same kayak: https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/perception-crank-10-0-pedal-drive-kayak-19ptnucrnk10pdldrpsk/19ptnucrnk10pdldrpsk

 

Can I relocate the steering to the right side cup holder? It will not be flush because of the steering mechanisms molded shape, but essentially it can be done and work properly correct?

 

[CountryboyinDC]

Some of them are not intended to be relocated to either side and the hull mold does not make this change at all easy.  My Predator PDL is like this and it appears this Perception is not intended to be changed, either.  There are kayaks with the rudders that can be on either side like the Jackson Coosa FD and the Wilderness System Radar (both 11 and 13 foot models) where the rudder control can be relocated easily (relatively).  There are others that have rudder controls on both sides like the Hobie Pro Angler.  I am wondering if you called Perception and mentioned why you want to relocate the control if they would at least tell you what might be looking at to make that happen.  On the surface it seems doable, but until you start pulling the rudder cables, etc. you won't know.  The people that designed and put them together everyday will be the best to tell you.

[Smalls]

I'd definitely give Perception a call and explain your situation. Just glancing at it, doesn't look like anything would be in your way, but I've been wrong  a lot in my life. 

 

Nothing quite like drillin some good sized holes in your new kayak just to find out it won't work.