Are the customer experiences on this page real and verified?

Yes. The quotes come from real buyers, collected via direct customer contacts and via Bol.com, where customer reviews are verified through the purchase process.

Has the ANWB officially tested and approved Ruddersafe?

Yes. Ruddersafe was tested by ANWB Waterkampioen and received a positive review. The test report dates back to 1985, proving that the product has demonstrated its value for more than 40 years.

How long has Ruddersafe been on the market?

Ruddersafe has been on the market for more than 40 years, since 1985. The product has barely changed in that time, which underlines its reliability and continued success.

Has Ruddersafe also been positively reviewed by international customers?

Yes. Ruddersafe is used by customers across Europe. The webshop offers support in 8 languages and ships to all EU countries.

What is the advantage of ordering from Ruddersafe-Shop.com over other marketplaces?

At Ruddersafe-Shop.com you buy directly from the official dealer (Shipsworld.NL BV) at a lower price than on marketplaces. You benefit from direct expertise and fast shipping from the Netherlands.

Ruddersafe shop | Ruddersafe reviews: what our customers say

Ruddersafe auxiliary rudders have been used for years by boating enthusiasts across the Netherlands and beyond. Below you will find genuine experiences from our customers — in their own words, unedited.

Ruddersafe customer reviews

"Ruddersafe is the best thing that ever happened to my boat! No more yawing when steering!"

— Dave de Bruijn

"Thank you! My boat is so much more controllable now with Ruddersafe!"

— Roelof Zomers

"Boating is a pleasure again! I want to fit one on my other boat too."

— Herman Sieger

"Brilliant product! Thank you!"

— J.J. Haamstede

"My brother Dave introduced me to Ruddersafe. The boat handles so much better!"

— Ron April

"Without the Ruddersafe auxiliary rudder, reversing and all that yawing was a complete nightmare."

— Jantje, Rotterdam

"I am glad I bought my Ruddersafe from you — significantly cheaper than Bol.com!"

— Sem Wit

Tested by ANWB Waterkampioen

Ruddersafe is not only popular with individual boating enthusiasts — the auxiliary rudder has also been extensively tested and positively reviewed by ANWB Waterkampioen, the leading Dutch watersports magazine. Read the full test report on our ANWB test report page.

Why buy from Ruddersafe-Shop.com?

Official Ruddersafe dealer — we purchase directly from the manufacturer, without intermediaries.
Cheaper than Bol.com — our prices are consistently lower than on marketplaces. See also Sem Wit's experience above.
Direct contact — questions about fitting or type selection? We are happy to help you personally.
Fast delivery — order before 17:00 CET, delivered tomorrow.
Shipsworld.NL BV — ruddersafe-shop.com is part of Shipsworld.NL BV, an established Dutch company (KvK 37161456) with many years of experience in marine products.

Ready to order?

Browse our complete Ruddersafe range or use the decision guide to find out which type fits your boat. Standard types start from €136.20 — free shipping available.