# Ruddersafe-Shop.com > Ruddersafe-Shop.com is the official online store for Ruddersafe auxiliary rudders — steering stabilisers that stop a boat from yawing at low speed and make reversing controllable. Six models cover boats with an outboard motor or a Volvo Penta Z-drive, from under 6.5 m to over 8.5 m. On the market since 1985 and tested by ANWB Waterkampioen. Operated by Shipsworld.NL BV, Alkmaar, Netherlands. Key facts: - Official Ruddersafe dealer; we buy directly from the manufacturer. - The whole range is eight items: six rudders and two replacement brackets. Prices € 34.75 to € 270.00, VAT included. - Choosing a type depends only on boat length and drive type — not on brand or hull shape. - Shop available in 8 languages: Dutch, English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese (BR), Italian and Polish. Prices in euros, VAT included. - Shipping: Netherlands € 9.95, free above € 49.95 · Belgium and Germany € 18.50 · rest of the EU € 18.50-€ 34.50 · United Kingdom € 52.50 · non-EU Europe € 26.00. - Contact: info@ruddersafe-shop.com · Shipsworld.NL BV, KvK 37161456, Alkmaar, Netherlands. ## Which type fits which boat - [Ruddersafe Type 2](https://ruddersafe-shop.com/en/buy-ruddersafe/ruddersafe-standard-types/ruddersafe-type-2-the-columbus-egg-for-optimal-maneuverability) — outboard motor, boats up to 6.5 m (21 ft). € 136.20 - [Ruddersafe Type 3](https://ruddersafe-shop.com/en/buy-ruddersafe/ruddersafe-standard-types/ruddersafe-type-3-the-rudder-for-outboard-motors-and-stern-drives) — outboard motor, boats up to 8.5 m (28 ft). € 152.50 - [Ruddersafe Type 4](https://ruddersafe-shop.com/en/buy-ruddersafe/ruddersafe-standard-types/ruddersafe-type-4-the-rudder-for-safe-and-stable-navigation) — outboard motor, boats 8.5 m (28 ft) and longer. € 188.00 - [Ruddersafe Volvo Penta Type 2](https://ruddersafe-shop.com/en/buy-ruddersafe/ruddersafe-volvo-penta-types/ruddersafe-volvo-penta-type-2-the-rudder-for-outboard-motors-and-stern-drives) — Volvo Penta Z-drive / duoprop, boats up to 6.5 m. € 220.00 - [Ruddersafe Volvo Penta Type 3](https://ruddersafe-shop.com/en/buy-ruddersafe/ruddersafe-volvo-penta-types/ruddersafe-volvo-penta-type-3-the-perfect-rudder-for-your-boat) — Volvo Penta Z-drive / duoprop, boats up to 8.5 m. € 235.00 - [Ruddersafe Volvo Penta Type 4](https://ruddersafe-shop.com/en/buy-ruddersafe/ruddersafe-volvo-penta-types/ruddersafe-volvo-penta-type-4-the-rudder-for-safe-and-stable-navigation) — Volvo Penta Z-drive / duoprop, boats 8.5 m and longer. € 270.00 ## Spare parts - [Ruddersafe Bracket Left](https://ruddersafe-shop.com/en/buy-ruddersafe/ruddersafe-spare-parts/ruddersafe-bracket-left-replacement-for-all-ruddersafe-standard-types) — replacement mounting bracket, fits all standard types. € 34.75 - [Ruddersafe Bracket Right](https://ruddersafe-shop.com/en/buy-ruddersafe/ruddersafe-spare-parts/ruddersafe-bracket-right-spare-part-for-all-ruddersafe-standard-types) — replacement mounting bracket, fits all standard types. € 34.75 ## Categories - [Buy Ruddersafe](https://ruddersafe-shop.com/en/buy-ruddersafe): Landing page with the full range and the type selector. - [Standard types](https://ruddersafe-shop.com/en/ruddersafe-standard-types): Type 2, 3 and 4 for boats with an outboard motor or stern drive. - [Volvo Penta types](https://ruddersafe-shop.com/en/ruddersafe-volvo-penta-types): Type 2, 3 and 4 for Volvo Penta Z-drives and duoprop. - [Spare parts](https://ruddersafe-shop.com/en/ruddersafe-spare-parts): Replacement mounting brackets for all standard types. ## Guides and information Every page below exists in all eight languages. The English URL is given first; the language versions follow the same pattern with their own slug. - [Boat yawing at low speed](https://ruddersafe-shop.com/en/info/boat-yawing-at-low-speed): Why a boat wanders at low speed and how an auxiliary rudder solves it. - [Which Ruddersafe type fits my boat](https://ruddersafe-shop.com/en/info/which-ruddersafe-type-for-my-boat): Decision guide with a comparison table per boat length and drive type. - [Mounting a Ruddersafe](https://ruddersafe-shop.com/en/info/mounting-ruddersafe): Step-by-step installation guide. - [Ruddersafe reviews](https://ruddersafe-shop.com/en/info/ruddersafe-reviews-experiences): Seven customer testimonials, unedited. - [ANWB Waterkampioen test report](https://ruddersafe-shop.com/en/info/ruddersafe-test-report-anwb-waterkampioen): Independent test by the leading Dutch watersports magazine (1985). - [About Ruddersafe](https://ruddersafe-shop.com/en/info/about-ruddersafe): What the auxiliary rudder is and which steering problems it solves. - [About Ruddersafe-Shop.com](https://ruddersafe-shop.com/en/info/about-ruddersafe-shop): Who we are and why we are the official dealer. - [Ordering & delivery](https://ruddersafe-shop.com/en/info/ordering-and-delivery): Shipping zones, rates and delivery times. - [Returns](https://ruddersafe-shop.com/en/info/returns): Return policy and procedure. - [Terms and conditions](https://ruddersafe-shop.com/en/info/terms-and-conditions): Conditions of sale. - [Privacy policy](https://ruddersafe-shop.com/en/info/privacy-policy): How we handle personal data. ## Language versions - Nederlands (nl): https://ruddersafe-shop.com/nl/ - English (en): https://ruddersafe-shop.com/en/ - Deutsch (de): https://ruddersafe-shop.com/de/ - Français (fr): https://ruddersafe-shop.com/fr/ - Español (es): https://ruddersafe-shop.com/es/ - Português (BR) (br): https://ruddersafe-shop.com/br/ - Italiano (it): https://ruddersafe-shop.com/it/ - Polski (pl): https://ruddersafe-shop.com/pl/ ## Frequently asked - What does a Ruddersafe do? It is an auxiliary rudder mounted behind the outboard or Z-drive. It gives the boat a fixed steering surface, so it stops wandering at low speed and reverses in a straight line. - Which type do I need? Only boat length and drive type matter. Outboard motor: Type 2 up to 6.5 m, Type 3 up to 8.5 m, Type 4 from 8.5 m. Volvo Penta Z-drive or duoprop: the Volvo Penta version of the same three sizes. - What does it cost? € 136.20 to € 188.00 for the standard types and € 220.00 to € 270.00 for the Volvo Penta types, VAT included. - Can I fit it myself? Yes. The brackets bolt onto the cavitation plate; the mounting guide covers it step by step. No drilling in the hull. - Is it proven? Ruddersafe has been sold since 1985 and was tested and rated positively by ANWB Waterkampioen, the leading Dutch watersports magazine. - Who is behind the shop? Shipsworld.NL BV (KvK 37161456), a Dutch marine retailer, official Ruddersafe dealer. ## Sitemaps - https://ruddersafe-shop.com/sitemap-with-alternate-links-index.xml (with hreflang alternates; referenced from robots.txt) - https://ruddersafe-shop.com/sitemap-index.xml (plain, one entry per language URL) ## Video Product demonstration (Dutch): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3goIDX-srk ## Licensing Content may be referenced and cited for informational purposes. Reproduction requires attribution to Ruddersafe-Shop.com / Shipsworld.NL BV. Last updated: 2026-09-09.