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Becker Flap Rudder ? Tailor-made for US waterways

Becker Flap Rudder ? Tailor-made for US waterways

Becker Flap Rudder ? Tailor-made for US waterways

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The document introduces the Becker Flap Rudder, a product designed to enhance the manoeuvrability of workboats on US inland waterways. With over 7,000 units sold globally, this rudder allows vessels to maintain forward speed through river bends, reducing fuel consumption and increasing safety.

Key Features
  • Excellent manoeuvrability performance.
  • Reduced fuel consumption.
  • Increased safety due to better manoeuvrability.
  • Suitable for single, double, and triple screw vessels.
  • Available as free-hanging or with heel pintle support.
  • Proven system with over 7,000 units sold worldwide.
  • Simple and economic installation with minimal maintenance.

Market Introduction
Becker Marine Systems has already delivered and received orders for nearly 40 Becker Flap Rudders for US inland waterways, even before the official market launch.

Customer Feedback
A customer operating on the Mississippi reported significant improvements in rudder performance, with reduced rudder usage and better control of the tow. The engines also responded more efficiently, with less drop in RPM during manoeuvres.

Conclusion
The Becker Flap Rudder is a reliable and efficient solution for enhancing the manoeuvrability and operational efficiency of workboats on US inland waterways.
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Catalog excerpts

Becker Flap Rudder ? Tailor-made for US waterways-1

Becker Flap Rudder Best manoeuvrability for workboats on US inland waterways We proudly introduce the renowned Becker Flap Rudder to US inland waterways. The Becker Flap Rudder – a proven product with more than 7,000 units sold worldwide – considerably in­ creases the manoeuvrability of your vessel, giving your captain the opportunity of actually steering the vessel through the river bends instead of having to turn at very low speed. By giving your vessel the ability to maintain forward speed through­ ut each bend the Becker Flap Rudder also significantly o reduces fuel consumption and increases safety. • Excellent manoeuvrability performance • Reduced fuel consumption • Increased safety due to better manoeuvrability • For single, double and triple screw vessels • Free-hanging or with heel pintle support • Proven system with over 7,000 units sold worldwide • Simple and economic: - Existing trunks and steering gears can be retained - Shortest installation times, little maintenance

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Becker Flap Rudder time time time time Becker Marine Systems has already delivered and received or­ ders for almost 40 Becker Flap Rudders for workboats operating the US inland waterways – and this before the product has even been officially launched in the US market by our sales team. Stand behind your captain and enable him to actually steer his vessel though river bends, instead of having to stop and turn. Comments by a new customer operating on the Mississippi with retrofit Becker Flap Rudders: “The captain is very pleased with the performance of the rudders. They are using much less rudder...

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