{"product_id":"old-town-rudder-kit-120-pro","title":"Old Town Rudder Kit - 120 PRO","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"h2title\"\u003eRudder Kit - 120 PRO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eUpgrade your Sportsman 120 PRO with added control and tracking using the 120 PRO Rudder Kit. Designed for easy installation, this kit improves tracking and maneuverability on 120 PRO models rigged with a bow mount motor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDial in your direction with an integrated rudder system that improves tracking and responsiveness in variable conditions when utilizing a bow mount motor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded: \u003c\/strong\u003eRudder, rudder bracket, aluminum footbrace rails, steering cables, copper crimps, heat shrink tubing, rudder lift line, bungee, thread locker, and mounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible With: \u003c\/strong\u003eSportsman 120 PRO, Sportsman 120 PRO rigged with a bow mount motor\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr style=\"clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FAQ BLOCK START - oldtown-rudder-batch-001 - initial build - 2026-10-15 - remove everything between these two comments to roll back --\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h2title\" id=\"faq-rudder-kit-120-pro\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions About the Old Town Rudder Kit 120 PRO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"faq-rudder-kit-120-pro-which-kayak\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d0dce8; padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:bold; color:#1a3e6e; font-size:17px;\"\u003e\n    Which kayak does the Old Town Rudder Kit 120 PRO fit?\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Old Town Rudder Kit 120 PRO is made for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ecofishingshop.com\/products\/old-town-sportsman-120-pro-fishing-kayak\"\u003eOld Town Sportsman 120 PRO\u003c\/a\u003e, with or without a bow-mount motor installed. It is not compatible with the Sportsman 120 or the Sportsman PDL 120 PRO, so confirm your model before you order. The Sportsman 120 PRO has cable routing for compatible steering accessories and ships without a rudder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"faq-rudder-kit-120-pro-whats-included\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d0dce8; padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:bold; color:#1a3e6e; font-size:17px;\"\u003e\n    What comes in the Old Town Rudder Kit 120 PRO?\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Old Town Rudder Kit 120 PRO includes the rudder, rudder bracket, aluminum footbrace rails, steering cables, copper crimps, heat shrink tubing, rudder lift line, bungee, thread locker and mounting hardware. Quantities and part counts are not published. The kayak, paddle, seat and any trolling motor are separate purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"faq-rudder-kit-120-pro-how-it-steers\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d0dce8; padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:bold; color:#1a3e6e; font-size:17px;\"\u003e\n    How does the Old Town Rudder Kit 120 PRO steer?\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Old Town Rudder Kit 120 PRO is controlled with your feet on the footbrace rails, so your hands stay free while you fish. You raise and lower the rudder from the cockpit with the included rudder lift line. The kit is designed to improve tracking and responsiveness in variable conditions, but results depend on the paddler, the load and the water, so try it in calm, shallow water first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"faq-rudder-kit-120-pro-trolling-motor\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d0dce8; padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:bold; color:#1a3e6e; font-size:17px;\"\u003e\n    Does the Old Town Rudder Kit 120 PRO need a trolling motor?\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Old Town Rudder Kit 120 PRO does not need a trolling motor, and it works on a Sportsman 120 PRO with or without a bow-mount motor. With a bow-mount motor it improves tracking and responsiveness. The kayak has a pre-installed trolling motor mounting location, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ecofishingshop.com\/products\/minn-kota-kayak-terrova-trolling-motor\"\u003eMinn Kota Kayak Terrova\u003c\/a\u003e and the Riptide Kayak Terrova are the listed motors. No motor is included, and a maximum motor size is not published, so contact us before choosing one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"faq-rudder-kit-120-pro-stern-motor\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d0dce8; padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:bold; color:#1a3e6e; font-size:17px;\"\u003e\n    Is the Old Town Rudder Kit 120 PRO for a stern-mounted motor?\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Old Town Rudder Kit 120 PRO does not connect to a stern-mounted motor. The separate Footbrace Steering Kit - 120 PRO is the listed option for a Sportsman 120 PRO with a stern-mount motor, and its steering cables are not included in that kit. Contact us if you are unsure which kit suits how you plan to rig your kayak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"faq-rudder-kit-120-pro-installation\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d0dce8; padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:bold; color:#1a3e6e; font-size:17px;\"\u003e\n    What does installing the Old Town Rudder Kit 120 PRO involve?\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Old Town Rudder Kit 120 PRO is designed for easy installation, and the kit includes the steering cables, copper crimps, heat shrink tubing, thread locker and mounting hardware. Installation steps, time and required tools are not published on the product page, so contact us before you order to confirm what the install involves. Improper installation is among the exclusions on the warranty page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"faq-rudder-kit-120-pro-size-weight\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d0dce8; padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:bold; color:#1a3e6e; font-size:17px;\"\u003e\n    What are the size and weight of the Old Town Rudder Kit 120 PRO?\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe weight, dimensions, and rudder blade size and material are not published for the Old Town Rudder Kit 120 PRO. The footbrace rails are aluminum and the kit is black. Because the kit weight is not listed, count it with your other gear against the kayak's rated capacity and leave margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"faq-rudder-kit-120-pro-warranty\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d0dce8; padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:bold; color:#1a3e6e; font-size:17px;\"\u003e\n    What warranty covers the Old Town Rudder Kit 120 PRO?\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Old Town Rudder Kit 120 PRO is listed with a one-year warranty. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oldtownwatercraft.johnsonoutdoors.com\/us\/warranty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOld Town warranty page\u003c\/a\u003e gives accessories one year from the consumer's original purchase date, covers the original retail consumer only, and requires receipts showing the purchase date. Exclusions include misuse, normal wear and tear, improper installation and modifications. Rudder kits are not listed by name on that page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"color:#2c5f8a; font-size:14px; margin-top:18px;\"\u003e\n  Still have questions? Message our Chat, call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18449875777\"\u003e844-987-5777\u003c\/a\u003e or email\n  \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@ecofishingshop.com\"\u003esales@ecofishingshop.com\u003c\/a\u003e. Shipping, delivery and\n  other questions can be answered on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ecofishingshop.com\/pages\/faq\"\u003eFAQs page\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ BLOCK END - oldtown-rudder-batch-001 --\u003e\n\u003cbr style=\"clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n  \n\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Satisfaction with Old Town is Guaranteed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1-Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eLowest Price Guaranteed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Old Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67695003664518,"sku":"01.1331.2071","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1692\/6033\/files\/sportsman-pro-rudder-kit-2.jpg?v=1792080810","url":"https:\/\/ecofishingshop.com\/products\/old-town-rudder-kit-120-pro","provider":"Eco Fishing Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}