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We purchased this retro-fit skeg after buying a kayak with no integral skeg and struggling to keep the boat straight on the river. I wanted to keep the boat and researched this problem and found that white water kayaks typically do not come with a skeg (the problem caused by my lack of kayak knowledge). Some kayak forums recommended a stick on skeg and hence I found this one. The product is great quality, and enables the kayak user to attach and detach the fin from the boat easily and quickly as required through a slide and clip mechanism. This means if you still do want to do white water, you can remove the fin and then put it back on for longer calmer runs. I used a two-part glue ‘J B - marine weld’ off eBay to stick it to the rear base of the kayak. This is where you need to take some time and prepare well. I turned the kayak upside down and with a Pencil, marked the edge contours of the bottom sides of the boat and then measured and marked the centre line between the lines I had marked at the sides. I used the centre line to position the skeg base plate. When a decision had been made on position I lightly sanded the surfaces, mixed the glue and stuck the base plate down (without the fin) and left it for 48 hours. Note: ensure you have marked the rear of the boat and not the front and also ensure you stick the base plate down the correct way so the the fin points in the correct direction.....easy mistakes to make. We have used the boat on the river and I am pleased to say she tracks perfectly straight and there is no battle to stop her spinning. I feel this is an excellent product, and I have purchased another for my other kayak. Buy with confidence, and take your time fitting it, and you should be pleased too.Read full review
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Works really well. Makes the kayak track so much better. I used Gradus grip adhesive, which worked really well. But be sure to key up the bottom of the skeg and where your sticking it for a better bond.
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Works fine need to fix using marine glue. It is large but works well.
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Very good sturdy fin but unfortunately larger than I was expecting thus 4*
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