Give your boat a second life: choose a refit or hybrid drive

Many boats are technically obsolete after years of loyal service, but that does not mean they are written off. On the contrary: with a well-done refit, you can transform a classic vessel into a modern, quiet and durable boat that will last for years. Increasingly, boat owners combine such a refit with the switch to electric sailing or the addition of a hybrid drive for extra range and flexibility.

At E-WERF, we call that customisation, and that is exactly what we deliver.

What exactly does a refit entail?

A refit is much more than just a lick of paint or new upholstery. It involves a thorough technical and functional refurbishment of your boat. Think about:

Motor replacement (often to electric)
Renewal of cabling, steering and control systems
Rearrangement of the hull or superstructure
Installation of modern technology such as shore power, battery management and navigation

Often it all starts with a clear wish: quieter sailing, less maintenance or greater range. From that goal, we design a plan that suits your boat and your use.

Why choose hybrid propulsion?

An all-electric boat is ideal for quiet cruising and short to medium distances. But those who regularly take longer trips or cruise in remote areas sometimes need extra range. That's where a hybrid system comes in.

With a hybrid drive, you cruise in silence and zero emissions where you can, switching to a combustion engine when necessary. In other words, the best of both worlds.

Advantages of hybrid cruising:

Extended range, without dependence on charging points
Reducing fuel consumption and emissions
Silent boating in nature reserves or cities
Flexible deployment in changing conditions

Hybrid systems come in different forms: from parallel systems where both engines work separately to series-hybrid variants where the combustion engine acts purely as a generator for the electric motor.

For which boats is a refit suitable?

In principle, any boat with a good hull structure is suitable for a refit. Especially classic sloops, motor yachts or workboats lend themselves perfectly to a thorough refit. Often, these boats are robustly built and far from reaching the end of their lifespan - only the technology is outdated.

At E-WERF, we regularly renovate boats that are more than 20 years old. After a refit, they can often last just as long again, but with today's comfort.

Customisation is the key

No two boats are the same, and no two owners have the same requirements. That is why at E-WERF we never work with standard packages. Every project starts with a personal intake, followed by a technical inspection and a detailed proposal. We actively involve you, the owner, in the design and execution, so that the end result feels like a boat built just for you.

Our workshop on the outskirts of Amsterdam is equipped for this kind of project. Here we combine craftsmanship with modern technology, from sustainable battery systems to smart controls.

Why E-WERF?

E-WERF has years of experience in transforming traditional boats into sustainable craft. Our specialists think not only technically, but also in terms of user experience and future value. We guide you from A to Z: from concept to ready-to-sail result, and you can also count on our maintenance and service afterwards.

Interested in refit or hybrid drive?

Would you like to know what is possible with your boat? Whether you dream of a silent electric sloop or a hybrid motor yacht with range for days: we are happy to think along with you.

Start with our online configurator at www.e-werf.nl or Contact us for a no-obligation consultation.

Give your boat a second life - sustainable, quiet and ready for the future.