Becker Flap Rudder

Becker Flap Rudder

Becker Flap Rudder

Product catalog summary
Introduction to Becker Flap Rudder:
The Becker Flap Rudder is introduced to US inland waterways, enhancing vessel manoeuvrability with over 7,000 units sold globally. It allows vessels to maintain forward speed through 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 Penetration:
Becker Marine Systems has delivered and received orders for nearly 40 Becker Flap Rudders for US inland waterways workboats, even before the official market launch.

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

Conclusion:
The Becker Flap Rudder offers a significant advancement in vessel control and efficiency, making it a valuable addition to workboats navigating US inland waterways.
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Catalog excerpts

Becker Flap Rudder-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-2

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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