Vilken Ruddersafe-typ passar min utombordsmotor?

Ruddersafe has three standard types for outboard motors, chosen based on the length of your boat: Type 2 (boats up to 6.5 metres), Type 3 (boats up to 8.5 metres) and Type 4 (boats 8.5 metres and longer). When in doubt, contact us via the webshop.

Behöver jag en särskild Ruddersafe-typ för ett Volvo Penta Z-drev?

Yes. For Volvo Penta Z-drives and duoprop drives there are dedicated types: Volvo Penta Type 2 (boats up to 6.5 m), Type 3 (up to 8.5 m) and Type 4 (8.5 m and longer). These use a different bracket mount to the standard types.

Fungerar Ruddersafe med dubbla utombordsmotorer?

Yes. With a twin motor setup, one Ruddersafe on the port motor (left) is sufficient in most cases. The auxiliary rudder influences steering force across both motors.

Kan jag montera Ruddersafe själv?

Yes. Fitting takes approximately 20 minutes with a standard spanner. No drilling into the boat is required. The brackets clamp onto the existing motor bracket of your outboard motor.

Fungerar Ruddersafe med en liten utombordsmotor på 2,5 eller 3,5 hk?

Yes. The only selection criterion is the length of your boat, not the engine power. Type 2 fits boats up to 6.5 metres, regardless of whether your engine is 2.5 hp or 60 hp.

Vad kostar Ruddersafe och är det billigare än på Amazon eller andra marknadsplatser?

Ruddersafe is structurally cheaper at Ruddersafe-Shop.com than on marketplaces. Type 2 costs €136.20, Type 3 €152.50 and Type 4 €188.00. You buy directly from official dealer Shipsworld.NL BV.

Hur snabbt levereras Ruddersafe och tillkommer fraktkostnader?

Beställed before 12:30 PM? Shipped the same day via PostNL or DHL. Delivery in the Netherlands takes 1–2 working days. Free shipping in the Netherlands for orders above €49.95.

Kan jag returnera Ruddersafe om den inte passar?

Yes. You have a 14-day right of withdrawal (EU consumer right). As long as the packaging is intact and the product is returned unused, you will receive a full refund.

Fungerar Ruddersafe på en gummibåt eller uppblåsbar båt?

Ruddersafe is designed for rigid boats with an outboard motor on a standard motor bracket. On most rubber dinghies, installation is not possible because the bracket lacks the required stability. Contact us if in doubt.

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Q: Fungerar Ruddersafe vid backning?

Yes. Ruddersafe provides steering force when reversing, which makes manoeuvring alongside a dock significantly easier.

Ruddersafe tillverkar hjälproder för utombordsmotorer och Volvo Penta Z-drev. Det finns sex varianter, anpassade efter olika båtlängder. Använd tabellen nedan för att hitta rätt typ för din båt.

Kort sammanfattat: Typ 2 är lämplig för båtar upp till 6,5 meter. Typ 3 passar båtar upp till 8,5 meter. Typ 4 är för båtar på 8,5 meter och längre. För Volvo Penta Z-drev finns särskilda varianter baserade på samma längdkategorier.

Overview: which Ruddersafe type fits my boat?

Type	Suitable for	Båtlängd	Price	Product page
Type 2	Outboard motor	up to 6.5 m	€136.20	View Type 2
Type 3	Outboard motor	up to 8.5 m	€152.50	View Type 3
Type 4	Outboard motor	8.5 m and longer	€188.00	View Type 4
Volvo Penta Type 2	Volvo Penta Z-drive / duoprop	up to 6.5 m	€220.00	View VP2
Volvo Penta Type 3	Volvo Penta Z-drive / duoprop	up to 8.5 m	€235.00	View VP3
Volvo Penta Type 4	Volvo Penta Z-drive / duoprop	8.5 m and longer	€270.00	View VP4

Fortfarande osäker? Contact us via the contact form — we are happy to help you find the right type.

Frequently asked questions

Type 2, 3 or 4: how do I choose?

The choice between Standard types depends exclusively on the length of your boat:

Type 2 — for boats up to 6.5 metres (21 ft)
Type 3 — for boats up to 8.5 metres (28 ft)
Type 4 — for boats 8.5 metres (28 ft) and longer

Do you have a Volvo Penta Z-drive or duoprop?

For Volvo Penta Z-drives and duoprop drives, there are dedicated types with a special bracket mount. Again, boat length is the only selection criterion:

Volvo Penta Type 2 — for boats up to 6.5 metres
Volvo Penta Type 3 — for boats up to 8.5 metres
Volvo Penta Type 4 — for boats 8.5 metres and longer

Does Ruddersafe work with twin motors?

Yes. With a twin outboard configuration, one Ruddersafe on the port motor (left) is sufficient in most cases. The rudder works independently of the motor position.

Fungerar Ruddersafe vid backning?

Yes — that is one of its key strengths. The Ruddersafe auxiliary rudder provides steering force when reversing, something almost impossible with a bare outboard motor.

How difficult is it to fit?

You can fit a Ruddersafe yourself in approximately 20 minutes with a standard spanner, without drilling anywhere on the boat. The brackets clamp onto the existing motor bracket. See the full installation guide on our installation page.

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