What Nusser does

Nusser Yachtbau is a German family-owned sole proprietorship (Inhaber: Gerhard Nusser) operating from Offingen, Bavaria, that specializes in custom yacht construction, classic yacht restoration, and marine repair services. The company operates an 18-person workshop with in-house departments covering CAD design, lamination, paint and finishing (with industrial extraction systems), assembly/development, and a carpentry/machine room, enabling multi-material boat building across wood, plastic (fiberglass), and aluminium. Notable technical capabilities include certified bonding technology and CAD-based engineering that is also offered to external industrial clients such as Deutsche Bundesbahn, with the company holding master craftsman (Meister) certification in boat and ship building.

The business generates revenue through four streams: one-time sales of restored or restoration-pending classic sailing and motor yachts (priced €15,000–€69,000 ex-VAT), restoration and refit services for historic vessels (typically €50,000–€150,000 per project), bespoke custom yacht commissions, and ancillary repair services covering hull, mechanical, and electrical work plus a niche classic automobile restoration line. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: the company website functions as a catalog of available vessels and projects, with sales closed via contact form, email, phone, or on-site yard visits at the Offingen headquarters. Customers are individual classic-yacht owners and collectors — primarily private mid-market and high-net-worth buyers — along with a small number of industrial CAD clients. The firm also operates an affiliated brand, Teuton Yachtbau, for standardized serial boat production, which runs parallel to Nusser's custom/restoration focus.

Operationally the firm is a small-scale craft business without external funding, subsidiaries, or disclosed revenue. Active projects in the public inventory include the 1912-vintage sailing yacht Inia (acquired from California in 2006), the 1925 national cruiser Irene, the 1973 Philip Rhodes-designed Belle Haven, the 1920 cruiser Sessan, and the 1960 motor yacht Peer Gynth, plus in-development designs such as the Sarnade and N1. Distribution is exclusively regional (Germany), with no resellers, marketplaces, or third-party logistics; all sales are made directly through the company yard. The firm is registered with the Handwerkskammer Augsburg (Craft Guild Augsburg) under Betriebsnummer 84357644.

Name

Nusser

Legal name

Nusser-Yachtbau

Website

https://nusser-yachtbau.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nusser Yachtbau is a German family-owned boatyard in Offingen, Bavaria, that builds, restores, and repairs classic and custom yachts in wood, plastic, and aluminium for private collectors, with ancillary classic-car restoration and industrial CAD design services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yacht Building and Restoration

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Ship and Boat Building (3366), Boat Building (336612)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Sailing Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Yacht Refit, Rebuild & Lifecycle Upgrades (MRO) (IMAJAMAJ), Semi-Custom Luxury Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAMAA), Yacht Refurbishment, Refit & Modernization (Leisure Craft) (IMAJAEAN)

Keywords

• Classic yacht restoration
• Custom yacht building
• Boat repair services
• Multi-material boat construction
• Wooden boat restoration

Headquarters

HQ city

Offingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Classic Yacht Sales: Sale of restored and restoration-pending classic sailing yachts and motor yachts. Boats are categorized as 'Fahrfertig' (ready-to-sail), 'Restauration' (restoration object), or 'Kundenauftrag' (customer commission). Revenue from individual vessel sales ranging from 15,000€ to 69,000€ base price plus restoration costs.
2. Restoration and Refit Services: Full restoration services for classic yachts including hull repair, deck replacement, rigging, mechanical systems, and electrical work. Restoration costs vary significantly (e.g., 50,000-150,000€ for extensive projects).
3. Custom Yacht Construction: Individual custom yacht building according to customer specifications, including unique projects through their Teuton Yachtbau brand for serial boats.
4. Repair Services: General repair services for boats 20-50 feet, including underwater hull, electrical/electronic systems, and mechanical components. Also includes classic automobile restoration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Nusser Yachtbau builds custom yachts and restores classic sailing and motor yachts using wood, plastic (fiberglass), and aluminium at its yard in Offingen, Germany. The firm operates a boats market for restored vessels and restoration projects, also providing repair, refit, CAD design, and classic automobile restoration services from a single integrated facility.

Product overview

Nusser Yachtbau is a German boat and yacht building company offering custom yacht construction, restoration services for classic and vintage vessels, and series boat production through its affiliated brand Teuton Yachtbau. The company operates from Offingen, Germany, with capabilities spanning wood, plastic (fiberglass), and aluminum construction. The product portfolio includes multiple restoration projects of historic sailing yachts (Inia, Irene, Belle Haven, Sessan) and motor yachts (Peer Gynth), custom-built small boats (Dinghi 215), as well as repair and restoration services for customer vessels. The company also develops custom projects including the N1 and collaborates with Deutsche Bundesbahn on engineering projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Segelyacht Inia (1912) Historic 1912 sailing yacht built by Schlichtingwerft in Travemünde, with original Gardner motor and Cuban Tabasco Mahogany interior from Abeking & Rasmussen. Listed for restoration project sale with notable transatlantic history including a 1936 emigration carrying 33 passengers.
• Segelyacht Irene (1925) 60s National Cruiser built in 1925 by Abeking & Rasmussen, designed by Henry Rasmussen, with connections to Prince Heinrich of Prussia. Currently partially restored with new engine installed; additional restoration costs estimated at 50,000-150,000€.
• Belle Haven (1973) Philip Rhodes design sailing yacht built in 1973 at Baumann und Fils in Geneva. Subject to a redesign and restoration with new aluminium mast, new engine, and customizable interior layout available to buyers.
• Sessan (1920) Early 40s National Cruiser built in 1920 in Eskilstuna, Sweden, designed by Sjörgren. Requires hull sanitation and deck re-sealing work; sold with all sails and optional galvanized harbor trailer.
• Motoryacht Peer Gynth (1960) Motor yacht built in 1960 by Hellwig/Senzig featuring a VETUS diesel engine M4.14 (32 HP). Previously fully restored with new electrical systems, induction cooker, microwave, custom marine toilet, and new custom-made covers.
• Dinghi 215 Compact dinghy designed by Gerhard Nusser, available as custom-built new boat or used purchase. Classic design still considered perfect after 30 years.
• Sarnade Series Boat Boat design available as a complete build with a detailed specifications document; a distinct Nusser Yachtbau model displayed on the company website.
• Teuton 800 Series Yacht Series production yacht available through the affiliated brand Teuton Yachtbau, featuring standard production builds distinct from Nusser's custom and restoration work.
• N1 Custom Project Custom project currently under development at Nusser Yachtbau, with a PDF prospectus available for prospective buyers.
• Classic Yacht Restoration Services Complete restoration services for classic and vintage yachts including hull repair, deck restoration, mechanical systems overhaul, electrical rewiring, and interior reconstruction.
• Boat Repair Services Repair services for boats 20-50 feet, including underwater hull work, electrical and electronic systems, mechanical components, and classic automobile restoration.
• Custom Yacht Construction Individual custom yacht construction according to customer specifications, complementing the series production offered through the affiliated Teuton Yachtbau brand.
• Classic Automobile Restoration Full-service restoration of classic automobiles including design, metal work, welding, painting, mechanical overhaul, and upholstery, leveraging the yard's metalworking and finishing capabilities.
• CAD Development and Design Services In-house CAD development and design services for yacht construction, also offered to external industrial clients such as Deutsche Bundesbahn.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully restored vessels over 100 years old with original components preserved
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Teuton YachtbaucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRelated company brand for serial boat production. Mentioned alongside Nusser Yachtbau as a separate entity for standardized boat offerings, while Nusser focuses on custom builds and restorations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Lürssen: German luxury superyacht builder and global industry leader. Relevant as a German incumbent in the same national luxury yacht ecosystem, though operating at vastly larger scale.
• Hinckley Yachts: Established American yacht builder with both new construction and substantial service/refit operations. Comparable as a brand-led custom yacht builder with significant MRO revenue.
• Abeking & Rasmussen: Historic German luxury yacht and naval vessel builder based in Bremen. Compares as a German incumbent in the luxury yacht segment; Nusser has even restored vessels originally built by Abeking & Rasmussen (Inia, Irene).

Direct peers

• Spirit Yachts: UK-based builder of classic wooden yachts and motor yachts combining traditional craftsmanship with modern engineering. Compares directly to Nusser's wooden sailing yacht restoration and custom build approach.
• Royal Huisman: Dutch luxury sailing yacht builder specializing in bespoke superyachts and custom builds. Comparable in the high-end custom sailing yacht space, though at significantly larger scale and project size.
• Robbe & Berking: German classic yacht builder and silverware manufacturer with a renowned yard in Flensburg. Direct peer in the German classic sailing yacht market, with parallel brand recognition among collectors.
• Burger Boat Company: US-based custom yacht builder with a long history of aluminum and steel yacht construction and restoration. Comparable in custom yacht building with multi-material expertise.
• Holland Yachtbouw: Dutch custom aluminum yacht builder focusing on technical, high-performance sailing yachts. Comparable in custom-build craftsmanship with multi-material specialization.
• Pendennis Shipyard: UK-based custom yacht builder and refit specialist with a strong superyacht refit business. Comparable in offering both new builds and high-end restoration services.
• Claasen Shipyards: Dutch yacht builder specializing in classic and contemporary sailing yacht construction and restoration, with comparable focus on high-end one-off and semi-custom builds. Directly competes in the niche premium classic yacht restoration segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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