One must test the new rudder before sailing. this flap rudder is just one of the unique rudder designs. Also known as the Becker rudder. a flap rudder is a specific type of multi-section rudder used on boat and ships. The flap rudder is designed to improve the effective lift generated by the rudder and hence improve the manoeuvrability of the ship. Credit @shipspotter_hayriyay | Oceanic Insight

Discover how innovative propeller and rudder design can improve the propulsion efficiency of yachts. As Senior Naval Architect Sjoerd van Herk points out, there’s quite a lot at stake in the final stages of a yacht’s propulsion:“Around 40 per cent of the engine’s output is lost at the propeller,” he explains. “So it makes sense to look for improvements in this area.” With sustainability high on the industry’s agenda, shipyards are even more motivated to increase propulsion efficiency. It makes p