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My boat, my battery and I proudly presented new electrical drives and a prototype with 70 PS.Rund 300 exhibitors at the Dusseldorf Trade Fair “boot” comes from NRWNoch to Thursday was in the halls of the firm ground Hellwig boats in Erkelenz, primed, painted and assembled . For of course also presents the largest boat manufacturers in North Rhine-Westphalia since yesterday its latest models at the world’s largest yachts and water sports exhibition, the 41th Düsseldorf Boat Show. “We build classic-modern and put more on design,” says company president Michael Hammermeister (44).

Manufacturers present new electrical drives and a prototype with 70 bhp. Around 300 exhibitors at the Dusseldorf Trade Fair “boot” comes from NRW

Until Thursday was in the halls of the firm ground Hellwig boats in Erkelenz, primed, painted and assembled. Because of course also presents the largest boat manufacturers in North Rhine-Westphalia since yesterday its latest models at the world’s largest yachts and water sports exhibition, the 41th Düsseldorf Boat Show.

“We build classic-modern and put more on design,” says company president Michael Hammermeister (44). Between 120 and 150 boats are in the garage with its own upholstery annually made by hand by the 15 employees of fiberglass reinforced plastic (GRP). The motors are purchased from reputable manufacturers.

After a difficult 2009 for the recreational boating industry is Hammermeister high hopes on the “boot” in 2010, on which 31 January around 1550 exhibitors from around the world to the audience present. Last year there were still 1641st

Hellwig boats, the new flagship V 760 before – a 7.6-meter-long boat, which will be on sale from September with prices starting at EUR 62 000. In addition, first presented a power boat. The prototype with just under 70 hp should be tested in March on the River Meuse in the Netherlands and to buy soon be. However, does the 6.3 meter long electric boat because of the expensive battery technology just under EUR 100 000. “Other vendors charge for a comparable model but EUR 40 000 more,” said Hammermeister.

Around 300 exhibitors in the Düsseldorf exhibition halls this year come from North Rhine-Westphalia. And be on boats up to a length of eight meters, the “boot” is also to be seen rather as a regional trade fair, says Hellwig-chief Hammermeister, who is also Vice President of the Association of recreational boating industry, based in Cologne.

After 2009, domestic burglary was one of about 25 percent in sales of boats and yachts, hopes the association to a “turnaround”. New concepts and drives, smaller models and falling prices used boats could spur the market.

Great expectations for this year’s “boot” is also Uwe Feller from Witten. “We are in the wings,” said the 33-year-old. Feller, during his studies in Cologne Design developed a special boat hull that is to ensure prompt and yet economical ride. The qualified boat builder, who received his education in England is, in Dusseldorf from a 5.45-meter long electric boat, built of composite wood, foam and glass fiber reinforced epoxy resin. The particularly lightweight and resistant described model, which up to 50 mph should be fast starts, priced at 60 000 €, says Feller, who also restored historic boats.

Currently planning the first company founded in 2006, Witten is also a model of 8.5 meters in length with a hybrid drive, which is still under construction and will be presented for the start of the season in the spring. “This year I am hoping that it starts slowly,” said Feller, for it is the second “boot” is where he is participating as an exhibitor. “There have already registered with us, some people with buying interest for the fair.” If there are enough orders, like the Witten with the series production of up to eight boats started in the year.

A novelty is also the boat Bielefeld Center in Dusseldorf. After the company of George Siegfried acted twenty years with boats, they built the first time a specific model. “We have ours, Venatus trying ‘to build the perfect fishing boat,” said the 58-year-old CEO. The 7.4 meters long water vehicle is equipped with a VW engine, almost all other parts come from the region of East Westphalia. “The ‘Venatus’ is functional and stable monster,” said George. With an entry-engine of 40 horsepower is the ship that, primarily in Norway and other Scandinavian countries to be sold to have from 35 900 euros. Other variants, such as for Adria-tourists, with berths, refrigerator and grill station, inventor George has in mind.

In a different league to move the Düsseldorf company Farmont Yachts, which is present in the exhibition halls his first sailboat. The nearly 18 meters long, “Marleen” is priced at just under one million €. Until now, the company that was founded in 2000 by the park operator Hans Farmont, specializes in large motor yachts. Built the ships of about 80 employees at a shipyard in Antalya, Turkey. Given the initial price of 2.5 million euros, the sale should not currently be easy.

“The bigger the boat, the more difficult the business,” these days is often heard in Dusseldorf. Many manufacturers have therefore again changed sides to smaller models. “Boating fun starts at 10 000 euros,” said Michael Hammermeister. And with a “boat people” for 9999 €, the same Erkelenzer also an offer ready.

In the future, the boat industry and promote their association with an average age of the boat owners increased from 56 years to young families. After all, are seriously in Germany for at least six million people ride at the theme sailing and powerboat interested, they say.