Batz Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 I just picked up an older Dagger Magellan and the rudder is tough to raise/lower. Seems like it needs some lube, but I seem to recall that WD40 is not good for plastic. My choices are graphite, white lube, or trip to the hardware store. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billvoss Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 This P&H Video on YouTube recommends Silicone Spray for skegs on both composite and plastic kayaks. I suspect it would also be a good choice for rudders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 I use silicone spray to free up my rudder at times at least once a year. For me I turn the kayak upside down and spray it into the Skeg box and move the slide back and forth also lifting the skeg up and down. The trick is how to get silicone into the rudder tube. try working a little at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 My $.02 is that it is more important to keep the cable/tube clean than it is to lubricate it. I believe the cable/tube assembly does not need to be lubricated to work well and when it gets sticky it is usually the result of grime getting into the tube. Definitely do not want to use product to lube the cable/tube which tends to retain/collect/attract dirt/sand as that will just gum up the works. Once had occasion to drag boat across mud flat, the skeg box was clogged with muck, and there was no way the skeg would move. Thorough cleaning with hose along with moving skeg up and down under spray from hose did the trick. Ed Lawson Who since has paid more attention to tide tables and charts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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