Peter Wrede Yacht Refits
Peter Wrede Yacht Refits is a privately held German yacht surface treatment specialist operating four facilities across Northern Germany, providing painting, osmosis remediation, antifouling, and underwater hull repair for private yacht owners and OEM boat manufacturers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1988
- HeadquartersWedel, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Peter Wrede Yacht Refits does
Peter Wrede Yacht Refits is a privately held German shipyard specializing exclusively in yacht surface treatment and underwater hull renovation. Founded by Olympic sailor Peter Wrede in 1988 and incorporated in its current form in 1999, the company operates four facilities across Northern Germany (Wedel/Elbe, Neustadt/Lübeck Bay, Kappeln/Schlei, Greifswald), each equipped with specialized heated painting halls (up to 80°C), controlled blasting facilities, and crane capability up to 35 tons. Services span yacht painting, GFK/GRP repair, osmosis prevention and remediation (with up to 7-year warranty), antifouling application including biocide-free alternatives, underwater hull restoration, corrosion protection, teak deck care, boat foiling, and project management with photo-based progress reporting. Proprietary process IP includes the Rotoblast, Shotblast, and Shotblast-Plus osmosis treatment methods matched to specific hull conditions, the Kiel-Connect composite reinforcement system for the keel-to-hull connection, and the Antifouling Schichtstärken-Indikator (ASI) layer thickness indicator.
The business model is project-based professional services: customers deliver vessels to one of four facilities, receive custom quotes, and engage the company for multi-week refit projects (yacht painting ~2-3 weeks, osmosis prevention ~15 working days, osmosis renovation ~20 working days). Approximately 500 refit projects are completed annually by ~30 employees, with claims of 10,000+ lifetime projects, 500,000+ liters of coatings processed, and 1.5M+ work hours. Premium materials (AlexSeal, AWLGRIP paints; SeaJet, Hempel antifoulings) support a high-gloss paint durability claim of 10+ years. A secondary product revenue stream runs through the wholly owned Polish & Protect subsidiary, which sells the company's professional cleaning and care products (shampoo, polish, polymer sealant, SEMCO teak products) via an online shop launched in 2020.
The customer base splits between private yacht owners (primary) and OEM boat yards and manufacturers (secondary, served principally through Greifswald with brands Hanse, Dehler, Fjord, Sealine, Moody, YYachts, SAY). The company is family-owned through Peter Wrede Holding GmbH & Co. KG with no external institutional capital; in January 2024 founder Peter Wrede transferred leadership to Ralf Lagerbauer. Brand reputation is anchored by 30+ years of coverage in German yachting press (YACHT, BOOTE, SEGELN, Palstek) and a ProvenExpert rating of 4.90/5 from 476 reviews with 99% recommendation.
Peter Wrede Yacht Refits firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Peter Wrede Yacht Refits
- Legal name
- Peter Wrede Holding GmbH & Co. KG
- Website
- https://yachtlackierung.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1988
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Peter Wrede Yacht Refits is a privately held German yacht surface treatment specialist operating four facilities across Northern Germany, providing painting, osmosis remediation, antifouling, and underwater hull repair for private yacht owners and OEM boat manufacturers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Peter Wrede Yacht Refits industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Yacht Refit and Surface Treatment Services
- NAICS
- Ship Building and Repairing (336611)
- SIC
- Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Yacht & Recreational Boat Service & Refit (TLAKAKAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Yacht Refurbishment, Refit & Modernization (Leisure Craft) (IMAJAEAN), Hull & Structural Conversion (Lengthening, Rebuilds, Life-Extension) (IMAJAFAB)
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Where Peter Wrede Yacht Refits is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Wedel
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
Peter Wrede Yacht Refits business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others
Revenue model
- Yacht Refit Services: Core revenue from complete yacht refit projects including underwater hull renovation, osmosis treatment, painting, and surface finishing. Project-based pricing with custom quotes.
- Polish & Protect Products: Online sales of cleaning and care products for boats and yachts under the Polish&Protect brand, launched in 2017 with e-commerce platform operational since 2020.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom project-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
Peter Wrede Yacht Refits product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Peter Wrede Yacht Refits is a specialized service company that performs yacht surface treatment and underwater hull refits at four shipyard locations across Northern Germany. Core offerings include yacht painting (Yachtlackierung), GRP/GFK repair, osmosis prevention and remediation, antifouling application, underwater hull restoration including keel and rudder blade work, and corrosion protection. The company also sells a complementary line of boat care products under the Polish & Protect brand via an online shop.
Product overview
Peter Wrede Yacht Refits is a specialized service company offering a comprehensive range of yacht surface treatment and underwater hull services. The core offerings include yacht painting (Yachtlackierung), GFK/GRP repair, osmosis prevention and remediation, antifouling applications, underwater hull restoration, and corrosion protection. Related services encompass boat polishing, teak deck care, and professional boat foiling. The company operates under a family-run model with over 30 years of experience, completing approximately 500 refit projects annually across four locations in Northern Germany. The subsidiary product line Polish & Protect provides professional cleaning, polishing, and sealing products (Shampoo P1, Polish Soft, PolymerSealant, SEMCO Teak products) for yacht maintenance, available through their online shop. The portfolio spans from major refit projects like complete osmosis remediation with up to seven-year warranties to routine maintenance services including antifouling and corrosion protection.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Polish & Protect: Boat cleaning and care products brand and online shop launched in 2017, selling the same cleaning and care product lines used daily in Peter Wrede Yacht Refits' shipyards.
Products and services
- Yacht Painting (Yachtlackierung) High-tech paint systems combined with precise manual work for glossy yacht surfaces including hull, deck, and superstructure painting, designed to withstand harsh marine conditions sustainably.
- GFK Repair (GFK-Reparatur) and Gelcoat Repair Repair services for glass fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP/GRP) damage from collisions or other incidents, including gelcoat restoration, restoring boats to like-new condition.
- Osmosis Prevention (Osmosevorsorge) Preventive treatment protecting the hull from moisture before osmosis develops, using Rotoblast, Shotblast, or Shotblast-Plus procedures combined with epoxy coatings.
- Osmosis Remediation (Osmosesanierung) Complete renovation service removing damaged laminate, thorough drying at minimum 40 degrees C, and rebuilding laminate and moisture barrier, with up to seven years warranty.
- Antifouling Service Long-lasting fouling protection application with self-polishing antifouling using SeaJet and Hempel products, including biocide-free coating alternatives, with the proprietary ASI layer thickness indicator signaling when touch-ups are needed.
- Underwater Hull Services (Unterwasserschiff) including Kiel-Connect Comprehensive underwater hull work including sandblasting and coating for corrosion, laminating, rudder blade refit, keel repair, and the Kiel-Connect reinforced GFK composite system for stabilizing the keel-to-hull connection.
- Corrosion Protection (Korrosionsschutz) Cathodic corrosion protection for steel and aluminum hulls, including sacrificial anodes, epoxy coating systems, and ongoing maintenance.
- Boat Polishing (Bootspolitur) Professional polishing and sealing services for all surfaces, including gelcoat restoration and polymer sealant application for long-lasting protection and shine.
- Teak Care (Teakpflege) Professional teak deck cleaning and sealing using the SEMCO Teak Protect System for long-term maintenance without aggressive sanding.
- Boat Foiling (Bootsfolierung) Complete hull foiling, design foiling, and protective film application for high-wear areas, using Fender-Protect high-performance film, wrapping cast films, and PVC hybrid films.
- Fender Protect Film Application Application of high-performance protective film offering reliable protection against mechanical and chemical influences while preserving the original optical appearance of the yacht.
- Refit Project Management (Projektmanagement) Full-service project coordination including transport logistics, crane operations, and partner coordination, with each project overseen by a dedicated project manager providing regular progress updates and photos.
- Polish & Protect boat care products Professional yacht cleaning and care product line including P&P Shampoo P1, Polish Soft, PolymerSealant, and SEMCO Teak products, sold through the polish-protect.shop online store and used daily in the company's workshops.
Quantifiable outcome
- 10 years of high gloss finish without polishing with proper care
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Peter Wrede Yacht Refits
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Peter Wrede Yacht Refits technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Feature5 records
Peter Wrede Yacht Refits partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
30 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- ancora Marina GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic partnership with ancora Marina in Neustadt providing access to 1,400 berths, extensive winter storage facilities (over 9,000m² heated, 13,000m² unheated, 20,000m² outdoor), and heavy lift capabilities up to 70 tons for yachts up to 35m.
- Mittelmann GmbHcorePartnership with traditional boat yard (Mittelmanns Werft) in Kappeln for hosting paint facilities on their grounds, with crane capabilities up to 35 tons.
- Ancker Yachting GmbHcorePartnership at Kappeln location where underwater hull department (blasting and coating) operates at Yachtzentrum Kappeln, with crane facilities up to 18 tons.
- Yachtwerft Greifswald GmbHminorLocal partner company for coordination of additional services at Greifswald location.
- Marina Yachtzentrum GmbHminorMarina partner at Greifswald location with crane facilities up to 32 tons.
- Glogau Internationale Yachttransporte GmbHminorInternational yacht transport company used for coordinating overland transport of yachts to company facilities.
- SLEEPY Yacht- und Spezialtransport GmbH & Co. KGminorYacht and special transport company partnered for land transport of vessels to facilities.
- H.D. Wrede Bootstransporte GmbHminorFamily-related transport company for boat transport services.
- Yachtwerft Heiligenhafen GmbH & Co. KGminorBoat yard partnership at Neustadt for service coordination.
- Yachtausrüster Wendel & Rados GmbH & Co. KGminorYacht equipment supplier partnership at Greifswald location.
- Die Werftgenossen eGminorCooperative boat yard partnership at Greifswald for service coordination.
- Comfort-Yachts Deutschland GmbH & Co KGminorBoat manufacturer partnership at Kappeln location.
- Henningsen & Steckmest Yacht und Bootswerft GmbHminorBoat yard partnership at Kappeln for service coordination.
- Schiffsmotoreninstandsetzung & Service Kiesow GmbHminorEngine service partner at Kappeln for coordination of motor maintenance services.
- Yachtbau Janssen & Renkhoff GmbHminorBoat builder partnership at Kappeln for service coordination.
- Yachtzentrum KappelnminorMarina partner at Kappeln hosting underwater hull department.
- Kunya Yachtwerft Dieter Schmid & Co. OHGminorBoat yard partnership at Neustadt for service coordination.
- Segelmacherei Rühlicke e.KminorSail maker partnership at Neustadt for service coordination.
- Nautic Yachting GmbHminorYacht service company partnership at Neustadt.
- Werbeliner WerbungminorAdvertising/marketing partner at Neustadt.
- Yachtprofi.de GmbHminorYacht service partner at Wedel for service coordination.
- Gerken Druck GmbHminorPrinting company partnership at Wedel.
- Wegener Jachtwerft GmbHminorBoat yard partnership at Wedel for service coordination.
- BoMoTec GmbHminorTechnical services partner at Wedel.
- Yachtservice Gooßen GmbHminorYacht service company partnership at Wedel.
- Bootsmotorenservice Wolfgang BußmannminorEngine service partner at Wedel.
- Marineelektronik A-Z GmbHminorMarine electronics partner at Wedel.
- Baltic SailsminorSail maker partner at Wedel.
- elbesegelminorSail services partner at Wedel.
- PantaeniusminorYacht insurance company that has visited Neustadt location for joint events on osmosis damage and proper repair procedures for affected yacht owners.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Peter Wrede Yacht Refits competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Feadship: Dutch luxury motoryacht builder and refit specialist. Comparable as a Netherlands-based premium yacht brand with comprehensive refit services addressing the same private-yacht-owner market at the top end of the price spectrum.
- Damen Yachting: Division of Damen Shipyards offering yacht building, refit, and conversion services from the Netherlands. Comparable as a larger incumbent operating in the same Northern European yacht refit market with broader scope including conversions and lifecycle extensions.
- Contest Yachts: Dutch sailing yacht builder (Medemblik) offering a model range from 42–67 ft with associated refit and maintenance services. Comparable as a Northern European premium yacht brand with overlapping customers and complementary refit/MRO capability.
- Lürssen Yachts: German superyacht builder and refit specialist operating one of Europe's largest yacht refit facilities in Bremen. Comparable as a Germany-based incumbent with overlapping customer base (HNW yacht owners) and refit/upgrade service capability, though at a much higher vessel-size segment.
Direct peers
- Pendennis Shipyard: UK-based superyacht builder and refit specialist in Falmouth offering both new-build and full refit services. Comparable as a full-service yacht refit yard addressing the same private-yacht-owner segment with premium pricing and comprehensive service scope.
- Vitters Shipyard: Dutch superyacht builder and refit specialist known for high-end sailing yachts. Comparable as a premium Northern European yard combining new construction with refit services for an HNW yacht-owner customer base that overlaps with Peter Wrede's Nautor's Swan and similar clientele.
- KM Yachtbuilders: Dutch custom yacht builder and refit specialist based in Makkum, offering new-build sailing yachts plus refit and maintenance services for GRP and composite vessels. Direct comparable in the Northern European yacht refit/custom-build niche with similar customer profile of private yacht owners.
- Royal Huisman: Dutch custom yacht builder in Vollenhove specializing in large sailing yachts and offering refit and lifecycle upgrade services. Comparable as a Northern European premium yacht yard with overlapping customer profile of experienced owners of large, complex GRP/carbon yachts requiring expert surface treatment and structural work.
Others
- Hanse Yachts: German mass-market sailing yacht builder (parent of Dehler, Fjord, Moody, etc.). Connected to Peter Wrede as a key OEM customer at the Greifswald facility providing volume painting contracts; not a direct competitor but a strategically important channel partner and demand source.
Regional players
- Astilleros de Mallorca: Spanish yacht refit yard in Palma de Mallorca serving the Mediterranean superyacht market with painting, osmosis treatment, and structural refit. Comparable as a yacht surface-treatment and refit specialist competing for the same overall European yacht-owner market, but in a different geographic region.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
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Profiles8 records
Peter Wrede Yacht Refits subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries5 records
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Frequently asked questions about Peter Wrede Yacht Refits
What does Peter Wrede Yacht Refits do?
Peter Wrede Yacht Refits is a specialized service company that performs yacht surface treatment and underwater hull refits at four shipyard locations across Northern Germany. Core offerings include yacht painting (Yachtlackierung), GRP/GFK repair, osmosis prevention and remediation, antifouling application, underwater hull restoration including keel and rudder blade work, and corrosion protection. The company also sells a complementary line of boat care products under the Polish & Protect brand via an online shop.
Is Peter Wrede Yacht Refits a public or private company?
Peter Wrede Yacht Refits is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Peter Wrede Yacht Refits founded?
Peter Wrede Yacht Refits was founded in 1988. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Peter Wrede Yacht Refits based?
Peter Wrede Yacht Refits is headquartered in Wedel, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Peter Wrede Yacht Refits make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Yacht Refit Services are the primary driver. The others are polish & Protect Products.
Who are Peter Wrede Yacht Refits's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Feadship, Damen Yachting, Contest Yachts and Lürssen Yachts. Direct peers are Pendennis Shipyard, Vitters Shipyard, KM Yachtbuilders and Royal Huisman. Hanse Yachts is listed as an others. Astilleros de Mallorca is listed as a regional player.
Does Peter Wrede Yacht Refits have an API?
No public API is recorded for Peter Wrede Yacht Refits.
What industry is Peter Wrede Yacht Refits in?
Peter Wrede Yacht Refits's product category is Yacht Refit and Surface Treatment Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAKAKAD, Yacht & Recreational Boat Service & Refit, with a secondary code of IMAJAEAN, Yacht Refurbishment, Refit & Modernization (Leisure Craft). Its NAICS code is 336611 and its SIC code is 3730.