{"product_id":"boonedox-native-slayer-max-rudder","title":"Boonedox Slayer Max Rudder for Native Watercraft","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"320\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Slayer Max Rudder Installation Video by Boonedox\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qgORPunt74U\" height=\"751\" width=\"1335\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eImprove Slayer Max Tracking and Control on the Water\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBetter rudder control matters when you're positioning a fishing kayak along a shoreline, correcting your course in wind, or making a tight turn to work back through productive water. The \u003cstrong\u003eBoonedox Slayer Max Rudder\u003c\/strong\u003e replaces the stock rudder on compatible Native Watercraft Slayer Max kayaks with a larger powder-coated aluminum blade designed for faster turning and straighter tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMore Control for Fishing and Covering Water\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type:none;padding-left:0;margin:10px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ 15.5\" x 5\" aluminum rudder blade provides more steering authority for tighter turns and improved maneuverability\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ Improved straight-line tracking helps reduce repeated steering corrections while covering water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ Useful for kayak anglers making course corrections, working shorelines, and repositioning between casts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ Powder-coated aluminum construction provides a durable replacement for the compatible factory rudder\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ Longer shaft and thicker spacer are configured specifically for compatible Slayer Max installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ Includes a stainless steel mounting bolt and white spacer for the replacement installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAftermarket kayak rudder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.5\" x 5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 1.5 lbs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowder-coated aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel mounting bolt and white spacer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack, BDX Lime, BDX Orange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility Limitation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoes not fit 2023+ Slayer Max models with Native's newer drop-down rudder system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-World Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn a fishing kayak, rudder performance affects more than simply getting from the launch to your spot. Better turning and tracking can help when following a bank, changing casting angles, correcting your heading in wind, or turning back toward a piece of structure. The larger Boonedox blade gives compatible Slayer Max owners a steering-focused upgrade without changing the basic role of the kayak's rudder system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eGive Your Slayer Max More Steering Authority\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a compatible Slayer Max that still uses the original-style rudder setup, this upgrade fills a clear role: more rudder surface for anglers who want better turning and tracking from their existing steering system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions About the Boonedox Slayer Max Rudder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .faq-accordion--pescador details { margin:0; border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb; }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador details:first-of-type { border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb; }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador summary {\n    padding:14px 0; font-weight:600; cursor:pointer; list-style:none; outline:none;\n  }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador summary::-webkit-details-marker { display:none; }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador summary::marker { content:\"\"; }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador p { margin:10px 0 16px; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-accordion--pescador\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow does the Boonedox rudder help when fishing from a Slayer Max?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe larger aluminum rudder is designed to provide tighter turning and improved straight-line tracking. That additional steering control is useful when correcting your heading, following a shoreline, changing casting angles, or maneuvering the kayak through confined areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill this rudder fit a 2023 or newer Native Slayer Max?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. Boonedox states that this rudder does not fit 2023+ Slayer Max kayaks equipped with Native Watercraft's newer drop-down rudder system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill this work with a Switch Blade Rudder system?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. Boonedox specifically states that the Slayer Max Rudder is not compatible with kayaks using a Switch Blade Rudder system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat comes with the Boonedox Slayer Max Rudder?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe rudder includes a stainless steel mounting bolt and white spacer. The longer shaft and thicker spacer are specifically configured for the compatible Slayer Max installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow is the Boonedox Slayer Max Rudder installed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Boonedox rudder replaces the compatible factory rudder using the existing rudder mounting location. The factory rudder is removed, the Boonedox rudder is aligned with the mounting bracket, and the supplied stainless steel bolt secures the replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Boonedox USA","offers":[{"title":"BDX Lime","offer_id":48493456064730,"sku":"BDX-RDMAXL","price":92.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"BDX Orange","offer_id":48493456097498,"sku":"BDX-RDMAXO","price":92.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black","offer_id":48493456130266,"sku":"BDX-RDMAXB","price":92.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0446\/9732\/1627\/files\/a0f90950-0ba38f_1716785e29534169acf47169458b8ad6_mv2.jpg?v=1787633058","url":"https:\/\/pescadorfishing.com\/products\/boonedox-native-slayer-max-rudder","provider":"Pescador Fishing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}