High-quality sports boats and watercraft, crafted with precision, sustainability, and a passion for perfect boatbuilding.

WELCOME TO GERMAN CRAFT

WHERE CRAFTMANSHIP MEETS INNOVATION

HELLWIG

ORIGIN

HELLWIG boats have been manufactured in Germany for 70 years. More than 20,000 high-quality sports boats have established a niche in their segment. 13 different boat models (as of 2025).

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HELLWIG

THROUGH THE TIME

1955

Dieter Hellwig builds the first fiberglass boats under the GERMAN CRAFT label

1995

Michael Hammermeister acquires HELLWIG BOOTE

1999

The Boatyard moves to Erkelenz: The new shipyard is built

2025

Hellwig Boote becomes GERMAN CRAFT BOAT AG and realigns its focus!

GERMAN CRAFT

FROM PAST TO FUTURE

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HELLWIG

Continuity of Production

P E R F O R M A N C E

A new home port for the legend

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W H I T E L A B E L

Partner for other brands turn-key

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GERMAN CRAFT

WHITE LABEL PARTNERSHIP

    • Product development, manufacturing, delivery, direct sales

    • 13 models, further development in the future

    • Aftersales & Service

    • Design & Engineering partner: iYacht GmbH

  • • Turn-Key solutions at Erkelenz

    • Product Development

    • Currently in build: Performance 90X

    • Design & Engineering: Performance 120X

  • GCB offers capacity and know-how for brands of:
    Boat lengths: 4 – 12 m
    Core market: motorboats
    Drive: Inboard & Outboard, Electric (Mercruiser, Volvo Penta, Iimor)
    Design & Engineering inhouse

GERMAN CRAFT

DESIGN & ENGINEERING PARTNERSHIP

GCB COOPERATES
WITH IYACHT

Design and Engineering combined with comprehensive production planning specifically tailored for sport boats ensures that each vessel meets the highest standards of performance and safety. Additionally, our commitment to obtaining CE Certification underscores our dedication to quality and compliance in the manufacturing process.

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GERMAN CRAFT

LOCATIONS

BOATYARD

Production: Sittarder Strasse 1, Erkelenz

ADMINISTRATION

Headquarters: Shanghaiallee 6, Hamburg

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