Auxiliary rudder Self Steering

The FH450 serves two essential functions.

The Fh450 is a self-steering windvane system — a fully independent mechanical solution that operates without electricity. It uses the wind to steer the boat, making it simple to handle and highly dependable. With no control lines leading into the cockpit, it keeps the setup clean and uncluttered, while delivering efficient performance on all points of sail and in all weather conditions. As an auxiliary-rudder windvane system, it drives its own dedicated rudder through a strong and refined linkage.

The FH450 also serves as a complete emergency steering system. Thanks to its independent rudder and steering mechanism, it provides a reliable backup in case of main steering failure. It stands among the most robust emergency steering solutions available. Being permanently installed, it requires no deployment or assembly in critical situations—offering sailors confidence and peace of mind if the primary rudder or steering system is lost, whether offshore or near the coast.