Are customer reviews on this page genuine and verified?

Yes. The quotes are from genuine buyers, gathered through direct customer contacts.

Has the ANWB officially tested and approved Ruddersafe?

Yes. Ruddersafe was tested by ANWB Waterkampioen and positively evaluated. The test report dates from 1985, demonstrating that the product has proven its worth 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 hardly changed over that time, which highlights its reliability and enduring 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 delivers to all EU countries.

Ruddersafe shop | Ruddersafe reviews: what our customers say

Ruddersafe auxiliary rudders have been used for years by boating enthusiasts throughout the Netherlands and abroad. Below you can read genuine experiences from our customers — in their own words, without edits.

Experiences from Ruddersafe customers

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

— Dave de Bruijn

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

— Roelof Zomers

"Boating is a joy again! I want to fit one on my other boat as well."

— Herman Sieger

"Top gear, ladies and gentlemen! Thanks!"

— J.J. Haamstede

"My brother Dave introduced me to Ruddersafe. Handles so much better!"

— Ron April

"Without the Ruddersafe auxiliary rudder, reversing and that endless wandering was enough to make you weep.."

— Jantje, Rotterdam

Tested by ANWB Waterkampioen

Ruddersafe is not only popular among individual boat enthusiasts — the auxiliary rudder has also been extensively tested and rated positively by ANWB Waterkampioen, the leading nautical magazine in the Netherlands. Read the full test report on our ANWB Test Report page.

Why buy from Ruddersafe-Shop.com?

Official Ruddersafe dealer — we buy directly from the manufacturer, without intermediary mark-ups.
Direct contact — questions about installation or type selection? We help you personally.
Fast delivery — ordered before 12:30, dispatched the same working day.
Shipsworld.NL BV — ruddersafe-shop.com is part of Shipsworld.NL BV, an established Dutch company (KvK 37161456) with years of experience in nautical supplies.

Ready to order?

View our complete Ruddersafe range or use the selection guide if you want to know which type fits your boat. Standard types start from €136.20 — free shipping available.