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Do you have trouble steering at low speeds? Does your boat wander when mooring or is reversing a struggle? Ruddersafe Type 2 solves this immediately. The auxiliary rudder attaches to the existing bracket of your outboard motor — no drilling required, no mechanic needed. Ready in about 20 minutes with a standard wrench.
Technical specifications
- Suitable for: outboard motors and stern drives (Z-drives)
- Boat length: up to 6.5 metres (21 feet)
- Item number/reference: 16200
- Package contents: auxiliary rudder, brackets, installation manual
- Installation: DIY, approx. 20 minutes, without drilling into the cavitation plate
- Works in reverse: yes
- Not suitable for: Volvo Penta stern drives (see our Volvo Penta types)
What changes after installation?
The Ruddersafe auxiliary rudder gives your boat the same steering response at low speed as it has when on plane. Mooring becomes more precise, reversing is fully manageable, and waves or side winds will no longer blow you off course. What customers say about Type 2:
"Ruddersafe is the best thing that ever happened to my launch! No more wandering when steering!" — Dave de Bruijn
"Thank you! My boat is much more manageable now with Ruddersafe!" — Roelof Zomers
Official Ruddersafe dealer
You buy directly from Ruddersafe-Shop.com, the official webshop of Shipsworld.NL BV (KvK 37161456). Our price is €136,20. Ordered before 12:30, shipped the same working day.
Unsure whether Type 2 fits your boat? Use our selection guide or check out the customer reviews. Want to see how easy installation is? Watch our installation page with video.
The range of Ruddersafe products includes several product lines, including the standard Ruddersafe and the Ruddersafe Volvo Penta types. These products are designed to work with outboard motors and stern drives (Z-drives), and provide guaranteed performance at low speeds. Installation is easy and requires no drilling into the cavitation plate, so you can get back on the water quickly and without hassle.
In addition to providing high-quality steering products, Ruddersafe strives to offer excellent customer service. On our website, you can easily find information about our range, technical specifications, installation manuals, and more. We are here to assist you at every step of the process, from choosing the right product to installation and maintenance.
If you are looking for innovative and reliable steering products for your boat, then Ruddersafe is the brand for you. Discover our products and enhance your boating experience today!

