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Ruddersafe provides significantly improved maneuverability at low speeds.
The perfect solution for steering problems with boats!
Almost all boats with outboard motors or stern drives experience poor maneuverability at low speeds. Fortunately, there is now a definitive and effective original solution: Ruddersafe. It's no wonder it's also known as 'Columbus's Egg' or 'The Double Rudder' for your boat.
Optimal Maneuverability
Thanks to the Ruddersafe's rudder blades located behind the propeller, your boat's steering capacity is significantly increased. This results in optimal maneuverability, even when the engine is turned off and when driving in both forward and reverse. Discover how Ruddersafe can improve your boating experience.
Fig. 1 - The optimal maneuverability of the Ruddersafe auxiliary rudder.
Reduced Fuel Consumption
Ruddersafe not only provides better maneuverability in marinas, locks, and narrow waterways but also when maneuvering in and out of moorings. Moreover, the greatly improved course stability of Ruddersafe leads to a reduction in fuel consumption.
Greatly Improved Course Stability
By using Ruddersafe, it is hardly necessary to constantly make course corrections at low speeds, which provides a relaxed and enjoyable boating experience and stability of the course.
Fig 2. - Ruddersafe provides greatly improved course stability for boats.
High and Low Speeds
With Ruddersafe, both rudder blades are lifted out of the water by water pressure on the trim tabs at higher speeds, avoiding oversteering and speed loss. In addition, the adjustable spring mechanism ensures that the double rudder automatically returns to its original position as the boat's speed and water pressure decrease. This provides a comfortable and safe boating experience.
Fig. 3 - The position of the Ruddersafe blades at high speeds.
Fig. 4 - The position of the Ruddersafe blades at low speeds.
Protective Function
The Ruddersafe auxiliary rudder also has a protective function when reversing, protecting the propeller against damage and minimizing the risk of contact with the propeller blades for swimmers or divers. This is another advantage of the Ruddersafe.
Easy Installation
The Ruddersafe can be easily attached to the motor's cavitation plate without special tools or drilling. In addition, the Ruddersafe is delivered in a handy DIY package with assembly instructions.
Fig. 5 - Contents of the complete Ruddersafe set (excluding Volvo Penta 280/290 model)
Minimal Maintenance
By using corrosion-resistant and rust-free materials, the maintenance of the Ruddersafe is kept to a minimum. Lubricating the tilt mechanism during normal engine maintenance guarantees years of carefree boating pleasure.
Application of Ruddersafe Standard Types on Boats
For boats with Single Propulsion
Ruddersafe - Type 2 (Ref. 16200):
suitable for boats up to approx. 6.50 meters (21 ft) in length
Ruddersafe - Type 3 (Ref. 16300):
suitable for boats up to approx. 8.50 meters (28 ft) in length
Ruddersafe - Type 4 (Ref. 16400):
suitable for boats with a length of 8.50 meters (28 ft) and longer
For boats with Double Propulsion
Ruddersafe - Type 2 (Ref. 16200):
suitable for boats up to approx. 8.50 meters (28 ft) in length
Ruddersafe - Type 3 (Ref. 16300):
suitable for boats up to approx. 12.00 meters (39 ft) in length
Ruddersafe - Type 4 (Ref. 16400):
suitable for boats with a length of 12.00 meters (39 ft) and longer
Application of Ruddersafe Volvo Penta Types on Boats
For Volvo Penta 280/290 engines **
Ruddersafe - Volvo Penta 280/290 Type 2 (Ref. 16520):
suitable for boats with a length of up to about 6.50 meters (21 ft)
Ruddersafe - Volvo Penta 280/290 Type 3 (Ref. 16530):
suitable for boats with a length of up to about 8.50 meters (28 ft)
Ruddersafe - Volvo Penta 280/290 Type 4 (Ref. 16540):
suitable for boats with a length of 8.50 meters (28 ft) and longer
** The above Volvo Penta 280/290 Ruddersafe models are supplied with a special bracket for mounting over the exhaust (see image below). However, the brackets are not included with this model. This is because it is an unnecessary component for attachment to boats with Volvo Penta engines.
Fig. 6 - The Ruddersafe bracket for over the exhaust for Volvo Penta 280/290
Need more information about Ruddersafe?
Then check out the YouTube video of Ruddersafe on the Dutch TV program Watersportland via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wg7dgNYKAFo (subtitled in English).