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Table 9. German exports to Norway 2006-2009 (not adjusted for <strong>boats</strong> over 24<br />
meters)<br />
Boat Category 2006 2007 2008 2009<br />
Sail<strong>boats</strong> for recreational, but for commercial purposes 48 108 116 9<br />
Sail<strong>boats</strong>, with inboard engine 7,5m<br />
Motor<strong>boats</strong>, with inboard engine, for recreational, but for<br />
293 220 123 76<br />
commercial purposes 9 5 1 3<br />
Motor<strong>boats</strong>, with inboard engine 7,5m<br />
Other <strong>boats</strong> incl. rowing <strong>boats</strong> and canoes 7,5m<br />
excl. motor and sail<strong>boats</strong> with inboard motor and inflatable<br />
12 32 13 6<br />
<strong>boats</strong> 3 7 - -<br />
Total<br />
Source; Destatis (2010)<br />
552 536 372 135<br />
4.6 Supplying industries<br />
Germany has a collection of companies supplying both the domestic and international<br />
leisure boat industry with components, equipment and semi-products, as well as know<br />
how within design and engineering. Many of the actors and products are rooted in the<br />
automobile, aviation or shipping industry. For example, is Hella Marine (based in New<br />
Zealand, part of Hella GmbH in Germany) a large player within LED lightning, ZF Marine<br />
is a leading supplier of marine propulsion systems and Composite Technology & Material<br />
offers a range composite materials. Other examples of German component and<br />
equipment producers are Waeco International GmbH (Part of Swedish Domestic Group)<br />
which produces everything from cooling equipment, toilettes, and kitchen supplies to<br />
electronics. Further, Dimention Polyant is a world leader within sails cloths, VOSSCHEMIE<br />
GmbH has developed a toxic-free and environmentally friendly ”Sharkskin”-coating for<br />
underwater boat hulls and Bernhardt Apparatebau develops Secumar lifejackets.<br />
Most engines used in German leisure <strong>boats</strong> are imported from Sweden or Japan.<br />
However, German MTU produces engines for mega yachts and VW Marine has started to<br />
develop engines and other equipment for leisure <strong>boats</strong>. VW Marine engines are for<br />
example used in the Greenline 33 hybrid and Hydrolift Ardea 27 pro, and the company<br />
has co-operated with Groupe Bénéteau and recently announced a partnership with<br />
Cummins MerCruiser Diesel (CMD). 11 Further, the German Troqeedo has introduced the<br />
Travel 1003, a foldable and flexible electrical engine with solar panel.<br />
11 Presented on website; http://www.vw-marine.de/<br />
INBDP 2010 <strong>Leisure</strong> <strong>boats</strong> Germany 18
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