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The
rudder for stern-drive and outboard-powered boats.
Optimum manoeuvrability and greatly improved directional stability at
low speeds.
Greatly improved steering at low speeds
At last there is a definitive, effective solution to the well-known
problem of poor manoeuvrability at low speeds that affects most
outboard-powered and stern-drive boats.
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The dual rudder blades behind the propeller
provide additional steering capacity, which results in optimum
manoeuvrability, even with the engine switched off, both ahead
or astern.
In addition to surprisingly good steering, above all in marinas,
locks, narrow waterways and during manoeuvres to get into and
out of berths, Ruddersafe’s greatly
improved directional stability also helps to reduce fuel
consumption. |
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With Ruddersafe you do not
need to make constant directional adjustments at low speeds,
which makes cruising more pleasant and relaxed. |
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At high speeds the pressure on the two trim
planes lifts the two rudderblades out of the water, thus
avoiding oversteer and loss of speed.
An automatic spring mechanism returns the dual rudder to its
original position as soon as the speed and water pressure have
reduced. |
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A further advantage of Ruddersafe is the
protection it provides when going astern. This prevents
propeller damage and reduces to a minimum the risk of bathers
coming into contact with the propeller. |
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The dual rudder can be attached to the engine
cavitation plate without the need for any special tools or for
the drilling of holes. |
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Ruddersafe's
corrosion-resistant, rustproof materials require only minimal
maintenance. Lubrication of the tilting mechanism during normal
engine maintenance is adequate to ensure many years of
problem-free sailing. |
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Type no.1 |
for boats up to approx.15'
(approx.
4,50 m)
long |
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Type no.2 |
for boats up to approx.
21'
(approx. 6,50 m) long |
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Type no.3 |
for boats up to approx.
28'
(approx. 8,50 m) long |
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Type no.4 |
for boats approx. 28'
(approx.
8,50 m)
long or longer |
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Type no.2 |
for boats up to approx.
28'
(approx. 8,50 m) long |
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Type no.3 |
for boats up to approx.
39'
(approx.12,00 m) long |
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Type no.4 |
for boats approx. 39'
(approx.
12,00
m) long or longer |
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Forums /
General Forum / Ruddersafe
(message threads are listed in date order, with the most recent replies at
the bottom)
Adrian (Guest User)
on 06/01/2009
at 14:23 |
Paul Douglas
on 04/01/2009
at 07:57 Hi Clive,
Yes, it was a "Ruddersafe", which I found transformed the handling
of the boat.Just read your post about this ruddersafe on the
handrails thread and wanted to know a little more about them. Do
they affect the speed or response of the steering while planing? Are
they hard to fit and where do you get them? |
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Paul Douglas
on 06/01/2009
at 19:12 |
| Hi Adrian, No, there's no problems with them when planing.
They're cleverly designed to automatically pivot up out of the
slipstream of the prop so as to not cause drag when planing above a
certain speed, so I noticed no difference at all when doing 20mph
plus, the handling was exactly the same as with the bare leg.
If it didn't lift out of the way at anything above displacment
speeds, the enhanced steering ability would make the handling
dangerous, making the boat too responsive, and allowing it too turn
too quickly.
It was easy to fit as long as the boat was either on a trailer or
backed up to a slipway, as there's lots of nuts and bolts that you
can easily drop in the water ! No need to drill any holes in the
outboard at all.
Everyone that I've talked into buying one has been happy with the
result, transforming the handling of their boat at displacement
speeds,(famous last words...)
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