HL Schiffstechnik GmbH

What HL Schiffstechnik GmbH does

HL Schiffstechnik GmbH is a privately held German marine services and boat dealership headquartered in Kressbronn-Gohren on Lake Constance (Bodensee), operating since 1985. The company runs four business lines: (1) new and used yacht brokerage as an authorized dealer for seven international brands including Galeon, Fairline, Nimbus, Marex, Aquador, Windy, and Axopar; (2) a certified workshop offering motor repair, marine systems installation (electrical, electronics, navigation, HVAC, freshwater/wastewater), gelcoat and surface work, and exhaust aftertreatment, including a proprietary BSO-II certified SCR catalytic converter system developed in-house for Volvo Penta marine diesel engines; (3) authorized service partnerships for Volvo Penta, Yanmar, Yamaha, Mercury, and COX Marine engines; and (4) seasonal services including winter storage across four halls totaling over 7,000 sqm and boat transport up to 30 tonnes. The company also operates a dedicated Yamaha partner microsite selling the full outboard motor range from 2.5hp portable to 450hp XTO V8 premium models, with publicly listed unit pricing from approximately €1,115 to €68,150.

The business operates from the largest marina on Lake Constance (1,500-boat capacity at Yachthafen Ultramarin Meichle & Mohr), with two crane facilities for vessels up to 20 tonnes and direct water access for service berths. Customer segments are private boat owners and yacht enthusiasts in the Bodensee region of Baden-Württemberg, served via direct on-site sales, a personal advisory appointment model, Instagram/Facebook presence, an email newsletter, and the company website plus Yamaha microsite. The proprietary HL-Katalysator SCR system is the only BSO-II certified solution on Lake Constance for large diesel engines, enabling regulatory compliance and providing a unique service differentiator.

HL Schiffstechnik is privately held following a 2016 sale to Walter Schildhauer (owner of Yachtwerft Speedwave) and a 2017 merger with Speedwave under Managing Director Daniel Rück. The firm holds multiple consecutive IMCI certifications from Belgium for boat trade, retail, service, and engine service operations. No revenue is publicly disclosed; the company employs 30+ staff per its own communications, though one third-party firmographic source reports a much smaller figure of 7, creating data-quality risk for any external benchmarking.

Name

HL Schiffstechnik GmbH

Legal name

HL Schiffstechnik GmbH

Website

https://hl-schiffstechnik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HL Schiffstechnik GmbH is a Lake Constance-based (Germany) marine services company operating since 1985, providing new and used yacht sales across seven premium brands, certified engine servicing for major marine OEMs, winter storage, transport, and a proprietary BSO-II certified SCR catalytic converter system for Volvo Penta diesel engines serving recreational boat owners in the Bodensee region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Boat Dealers (441222)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Engines & Turbines (3510)

akta.pro primary industry

Piping, HVAC & Auxiliary Systems Repair (TLAKAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Luxury Yacht Systems Integration & Commissioning (Shipyard) (IMAJAMAI)

Keywords

• Marine services
• Boat sales
• Yacht dealership
• Boat workshop
• Outboard motors

Headquarters

HQ city

Kressbronn-Gohren

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Boat Sales (New & Used): Sale of new boats and yachts including brands such as Galeon, Fairline, Nimbus, Marex, Aquador, Windy, and Axopar. Also broker and sales services for pre-owned boats and yachts.
2. Workshop & Repair Services: Comprehensive workshop services including boat motor repair and maintenance, ship technology installation (freshwater, wastewater, heating, air conditioning, electrical, electronics, navigation), surface and gelcoat repairs, and exhaust aftertreatment. Services are charged on a per-job basis.
3. Yamaha Outboard Motors & Products: Authorized Yamaha dealer selling outboard motors across all power categories (Portable 2.5-6hp, Versatile 8-25hp, Mid Power 30-80hp, Premium 225-450hp, XTO 400-450hp) and Yamaha inflatable boats.
4. Winter Storage & Logistics: Winter storage services in four modern halls with over 7,000 sqm of storage space, boat transport up to 30 tonnes using own tractor combinations, boat winterization, and spring commissioning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HL Schiffstechnik operates a full-service marine center at Lake Constance, combining sales of new yachts (Galeon, Fairline, Nimbus, Marex, Aquador, Windy, Axopar) and used boats with an authorized multi-brand engine workshop (Volvo Penta, Yanmar, Yamaha, Mercury, COX Marine), year-round boat services including winter storage (4 halls, 7,000+ sqm) and boat transport up to 30 tonnes, Yamaha outboard motor and inflatable boat retail, and the proprietary HL-Katalysator SCR exhaust aftertreatment system enabling Bodensee operating permits for large diesel engines.

Product overview

HL Schiffstechnik GmbH is a full-service marine dealership and workshop based in Kressbronn at Lake Constance (Bodensee), Germany, operating since 1985. The company operates as a unified business combining new and used boat sales with comprehensive workshop and service operations. Their product portfolio centers on representing seven international yacht brands (Galeon, Fairline, Nimbus, Marex, Aquador, Windy, and Axopar) for new boat sales, complemented by used boat brokerage. Their workshop division serves as an authorized service partner for Volvo Penta, Yanmar, Yamaha, Mercury, and COX Marine, while also offering proprietary exhaust treatment technology (HL-Katalysator SCR system). A separate product line encompasses Yamaha outboard motors (2.5hp to 450hp range) and Yamaha inflatable boats, sold through their dedicated Yamaha subdomain. Service offerings include winter storage (4 halls with 7,000+ sqm), transport (up to 30 tonnes), boat care, and professional winterizing. The company employs over 30 staff and maintains certifications from the International Marine Certification Institute (IMCI) in Belgium.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Boat Sales (Neuboote)

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Volvo PentacoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Volvo Penta contract workshop. HL Schiffstechnik is the exclusive developer of an SCR catalytic converter system for Volvo Penta marine diesel engines on Lake Constance, BSO-II certified. They provide warranty service, repairs, and compliance solutions for Volvo Penta engines in the region.
• YamahacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Yamaha dealer operating a dedicated Yamaha partner website (yam.hl-schiffstechnik.de) featuring the full Yamaha product catalog including outboard motors from 2.5hp to 450hp, inflatable boats, and accessories. Also an authorized Yamaha service workshop.
• YanmarcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Yanmar service workshop providing warranty service and repairs for Yanmar marine engines.
• MercurycoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Mercury service workshop providing warranty service and repairs for Mercury marine engines.
• COX MarinecoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized service partner for COX Marine Diesel outboard motors.
• Galeon YachtscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Galeon yachts at Lake Constance. Galeon is a Polish family-owned boat builder known for quality craftsmanship and innovative design across a wide model range from 9.6m to 25.35m.
• Fairline YachtscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Fairline Yachts (UK) at Lake Constance. Fairline is an English yacht builder with over half a century of heritage, producing models from daycruiser to luxury flybridge yachts.
• Nimbus BoatscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Nimbus Boats from Sweden. Nimbus is known for classic timeless design, excellent build quality, and superior sea-keeping characteristics across their commuter, tender, and weekender models.
• MarexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Marex boats from Norway. Marex has been building boats for over four decades and offers models between 10-12 metres, ideal for Lake Constance.
• AquadorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Aquador boats from Finland. Aquador belongs to the Nimbus Group since 2019 and offers quality boats from 25-35 feet with design focused on function and practical use.
• WindycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Windy boats from Norway. Windy has over 55 years of history producing sport luxury boats from 26 to 60 feet.
• AxoparcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Axopar boats. Axopar is known for its unique and revolutionary boat designs, offering the Adventure Family concept of motor yachts.
• SpeedwaveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpeedwave boat yard. Owner Walter Schildhauer previously owned HL Schiffstechnik and merged it with Speedwave in 2017.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Jeanneau: Jeanneau is a French motorboat and sailboat brand within the Bénéteau Group, producing premium powerboats and yachts sold through an extensive European dealer network. Comparable to HL Schiffstechnik because Jeanneau motorboats directly compete with Galeon, Fairline, and Nimbus models that HL Schiffstechnik sells, and both target the same DACH and broader European premium leisure boating customer.
• Sunseeker International: Sunseeker is a UK luxury motor yacht manufacturer producing premium flybridge, sport, and superyacht models. Comparable to HL Schiffstechnik because Sunseeker competes with Fairline, Galeon, and Windy at the upper premium end of the same DACH/European leisure boating customer base, and Sunseeker dealers typically operate with similar full-service dealership-and-workshop models.
• Bénéteau Group: Bénéteau is a French global boat manufacturer producing sailboats, motorboats, and catamarans under multiple brands (Bénéteau, Lagoon, Jeanneau, Prestige, Monte Carlo, Excess). Comparable to HL Schiffstechnik because the brands it sells (Galeon, Nimbus, etc.) compete directly with Bénéteau/Jeanneau/Prestige models at the same European boat shows and dealers, and Bénéteau's broader portfolio targets the same premium leisure customer across Europe.
• Bavaria Yachts: Bavaria Yachts is a large German sailboat and motorboat manufacturer with a broad dealer and service network across Europe. Comparable to HL Schiffstechnik because it serves the same German/European leisure boating customer base and competes for the same discretionary premium-boat spend, though Bavaria's scale and OEM manufacturing model make it a broader incumbent rather than a direct service-and-dealer peer.
• Princess Yachts: Princess Yachts is a UK luxury flybridge and motor yacht manufacturer with a global dealer network. Comparable to HL Schiffstechnik because Princess competes directly with Galeon, Fairline, and Windy at the premium end of the European motor yacht market that HL Schiffstechnik serves, and Princess dealers are typically full-service operations with workshop, storage, and brokerage capabilities.
• Hanse Yachts: Hanse Yachts AG is a German boat manufacturer producing sailboats and motorboats under multiple brands (Hanse, Dehler, Fjord, Moody, Privilège, Sealine). Comparable to HL Schiffstechnik because Sealine (their motor yacht brand) competes head-to-head with the premium powerboats HL Schiffstechnik sells (Galeon, Fairline, Nimbus), and both target the European premium leisure boating market.

Emerging players

• Greenline Yachts: Greenline Yachts is a Slovenian hybrid (electric/diesel) motor yacht manufacturer focused on sustainable boating. Comparable to HL Schiffstechnik because Greenline targets the same European premium leisure boating market and competes with the Axopar/Nimbus/Windy/Marex models in HL's portfolio, making it an emerging player in the same product category as the brands HL Schiffstechnik represents.

Direct peers

• Linssen Yachts: Linssen Yachts is a Dutch family-owned steel motor yacht manufacturer and dealer-operator serving the European inland and coastal waterways market. Comparable to HL Schiffstechnik because Linssen sells and services premium motor yachts through a multi-brand dealer/workshop model and targets the same European inland-waterway leisure boating demographic, making it a direct competitive peer in the regional premium boat dealership space.
• Frauscher Boats: Frauscher is an Austrian premium motorboat and yacht builder based on Lake Traunsee, with deep roots in the Austrian/German inland-waterway leisure market. Comparable to HL Schiffstechnik because they serve the same Austrian/German upper-middle-class clientele, sell premium motor yachts, and operate from a similar inland-waterway lake base, making them a direct competitor for premium leisure-boat spend in the DACH region.

Regional players

• Sasga Yachts (Astondoa): Sasga Yachts (formerly Astondoa) is a Spanish family-owned motor yacht builder based in Alicante. Comparable to HL Schiffstechnik because Sasga sells premium European motor yachts through dealer networks servicing the same upper-middle-class European leisure boating customer, but operates primarily in Mediterranean waters rather than inland European lakes, making it a regional rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hl-schiffstechnik-gmbh

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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