• Optimum balance and flap area
• Minimum steering gear size
• Highest insurance against flexural vibration, best values of natural vibration
• Rudder angles of 45° and additional 45° of the flap, in special execution rudder angles of 65° and additional 45° flap angle may be applied
• Easy maintenance of link and hinge system
• Highest safety against cyclic stresses
• Durable in ice

Heel-supported SC type Becker Flap Rudders are economic systems for small and low speed vessels. River boats, supply vessels, tugs, fishing boats and research vessels are all ideal candidates for this rudder solution. This design reduces loads on the neck bearing and the rudder carrier.

The SA type Becker Flap Rudder is a flap rudder without KSR support for smaller vessels, whose size do not require KSR support (e.g. smaller ferries, offshore vessels, etc.).

Due to the extreme efficiency of the flap rudders we always recommend having our experienced engineers onboard for captain’s training during sea trials.