Wobbelstopper 6K Captains Edition

€798.00

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The flopper stopper for your boat · a mechanical boat stabilizer for use at anchor. You hang it in the water beside the boat, from the main boom or over the side, where it slows the rolling. For boats of 12 meters and over.

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6 active flaps, all metal parts in 316 stainless steel (V4A)
9.9 kg without lines · 65 × 20 × 15 cm in the bag
No power, no modifications to the boat
Complete set with carry bag, system line set and lowering line
3-year guarantee on all metal parts
Made by a master craftsman in Austria
5.0 from 3 Google reviews
“Those were the calmest nights we’ve ever spent on a sailboat.”Google review, translated from German
“We were a little skeptical at first, but we have now used the Wobbelstopper several times and are completely convinced! Once it is rigged, the boat rolls considerably less!”Christina K. · Google review, translated from German
“Absolutely recommended! The Wobbel Stopper made our stay on the boat much more pleasant.”Julia H. · Google review, translated from German

Built by Herbert Lechner at the Schlosserei Nähr workshop, Bad Hofgastein · 3-year guarantee on all metal parts

Do I need poles or long booms?

No. The Wobbelstopper also works directly at the side of the boat: on a line on the side the waves come from, about two meters deep. If you have a main boom, though, you can swing it out to the side and hang the Wobbelstopper from it.

Why not just use buckets or a home-made plate?

Many people try exactly that. Improvising can help, but it is awkward to handle and often frustrating. The Wobbelstopper is a well-thought-out stainless steel unit: assemble, hook on, stow away · repeatable and built for your time on the water.

How is it different from the orange cones?

The cones are inexpensive plastic cones, and you usually need several per side plus a weight. The Wobbelstopper is a flap system made of stainless steel · a single unit that locks mechanically as the boat rolls up. A different approach, different durability, different handling.

Does it also work in heavy swell?

In heavy swell and unfavorable conditions, some motion remains · that is physics. The aim is noticeable damping and more bearable nights, not a laboratory zero.

Description

Mechanical boat stabilizer

A calmer boat at anchor

The Wobbelstopper 6K is the flopper stopper for your boat: a mechanical boat stabilizer for use at anchor. You hang it in the water beside the boat, from the main boom or over the side, where it slows the rolling. No power, no installation. Designed for boats of 12 meters and over.

6
Active flaps
open as it sinks, close when pulled up
9.9 kg
Weight
without lines, dry
70×70×5.5
Size in cm
assembled, with flaps closed
316
stainless steel
all metal parts, seawater-resistant
0
watts
no electrics, no battery
0
modifications
nothing is changed on the boat
The mechanics

Why it works

Open on the way down
The flaps stand upright. The device drops quickly and smoothly to depth.
Closed when pulled up
The flaps fold flat into one closed surface.
The column of water sits above it
It has to be moved along. That is exactly what slows the roll.
What’s included

Complete, nothing extra to buy

All metal parts in 316 stainless steel (V4A). That is the grade that lasts in seawater · not the usual hardware-store stainless.

Wobbelstopper 6K with labeled components: system line set, EasyFix fastening system, 6 system flaps, modular rails
Wobbelstopper 6K
6 active flaps on double modular rails with maintenance-free plain bearings and a stabilizer bar.
System line set
Pre-assembled, with EasyFix quick-release fasteners. Nothing to knot or cut to length.
Lowering line
For lowering it from the main boom or over the side, with a quick-release fastener.
Carry bag
For the complete set, fits into tight lockers.
Helm reminder clip
Reminds others that something is hanging in the water.
On board

In the water in three steps

Ready to ship in 3 to 5 working days. You need no tools on board.

Step 1: Assemble
1
Assemble
Slot the frame together, insert the flaps, hook on the line set. Everything comes pre-assembled in the set.
Step 2: Hook on
2
Hook on
Secure the lowering line to the swung-out main boom or to a strong point at the side of the boat.
Step 3: Lower
3
Lower
Lower it into the water and let it sink to depth. Done.
Assembly and lowering

Once in full, uncut

Which model fits

We recommend the 4K for boats up to 40 feet and the 6K for anything longer.

Boats differ in weight, so length is a guide rather than a hard limit. If in doubt, take the larger model. Material, mechanics and scope of delivery are the same for both · the only difference is the surface area.

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Wobbelstopper 6K
Boats of 12 meters hull length and over
€798.00
6 active flaps
316 stainless steel (V4A)
Complete set with bag
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Wobbelstopper 4K
Boats up to 12 meters hull length
€698.00
4 active flaps
316 stainless steel (V4A)
Complete set with bag
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Technical data

All the numbers to check for yourself

ModelWobbelstopper 6K
Suitable forBoats of 12 meters and over (40 feet and over)
Active flaps6
Size assembled70 × 70 × 5.5 cm with flaps closed
Size in the carry bag65 × 20 × 15 cm
Weight9.9 kg without lines, dry
Metal parts316 stainless steel (V4A), seawater-resistant
BearingsDouble modular rails with maintenance-free plain bearings
LinesPre-assembled system line set with EasyFix quick-release fasteners
Included in the setCarry bag, helm reminder clip, lowering line
ManufactureMaster craftsman in Austria
Frequently asked questions

What buyers want to know beforehand

Which model fits my boat?
Up to 40 feet, or about 12 meters hull length, we recommend the 4K with four flaps. Above that, the 6K with six flaps. Boats are built to different weights, so length is a guide: with a heavy hull or a lot of superstructure, take the larger model if in doubt. For a stronger effect, you can also use two systems on one boat.
Is it Wobbelstopper or Wobble Stopper?
Wobbelstopper, spelled with “el”. Because the name is new, Google often suggests the spelling “wobble stopper” as you type. If that is how you found us, you are in the right place.
Is the Wobbelstopper a flopper stopper?
Yes. A flopper stopper, also called a rocker stopper, is a device that is hung in the water beside the boat at anchor to slow its rolling. The Wobbelstopper works on this principle: when the boat rolls down, the flaps open and it sinks with almost no resistance. When the boat rolls back up, they close and slow the motion. Made in Bad Hofgastein, Austria.
Is the Wobbelstopper a boat stabilizer?
Yes, a mechanical one for use at anchor. The terms boat stabilizer and ship stabilizer cover two very different things: permanently installed systems that work while under way, and passive devices that are lowered into the water outboard once the boat is at rest. The Wobbelstopper belongs to the second kind · which is why we call it a flopper stopper.
How is it different from a gyro stabilizer?
A gyro or fin system is permanently installed in the boat, needs power on board and also works under way. Installing one is a job for a shipyard. The Wobbelstopper is hung from the main boom or over the side, needs neither power nor any work on the boat, and in return only works while the boat is at rest. Two different jobs, not two price classes of the same thing.
Do I need power or modifications to the boat?
No. The Wobbelstopper works purely mechanically. It is hung from the main boom or over the side of the boat and lowered into the water. Nothing is drilled, glued or wired on the boat, and you can take it off again at any time.
How long does delivery take and what does shipping cost?
Ready to ship in 3 to 5 working days. Shipping costs €24.60 to Austria, €32.90 to Germany, €35.70 to the Netherlands and €40.00 to the rest of the EU. Pickup in Bad Hofgastein is free and can be selected at checkout.
Do you also ship to Switzerland?
We ship within the EU. Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Iceland are outside the EU customs territory, and we do not currently ship there. Pickup in Bad Hofgastein is open to everyone, wherever you live. For anything else: write to us and we will find a solution case by case.
Purchase and delivery

What you get with your purchase

3-year guarantee
On all metal parts when used as intended. Wear parts such as lines are excluded.
Ready to ship in 3 to 5 working days
Shipping to Austria €24.60, Germany €32.90, Netherlands €35.70, rest of the EU €40.00.
Free pickup
Bad Hofgastein, Gewerbepark Harbach 35. Selectable at checkout.
14-day returns
Statutory right of withdrawal, no reasons needed.

Additional information

Material

Stainless steel V4A / AISI 316

Use

Sailboat, motorboat, yacht, inflatable boat

Function

Mechanical flopper stopper, working principle: column of water

Rigging

By hand, no tools. Either on a cleat or on the boom.

Origin

Made in Austria

Model recommendation

Up to 40 feet, about 12 meters hull length: model 4K with 4 flaps. Above that: model 6K with 6 flaps. Boats differ in weight, so length is a guide. For a stronger effect, several systems can be used on one boat.

Size in the carry bag

65 × 20 × 15 cm

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