Specialist for yacht painting, GFK repair, and osmosis remediation with four locations in Northern Germany.
Peter Wrede Yachtrefit GmbH & Co. KG
Wedel · Neustadt in Holstein · Kappeln · GreifswaldNew on Amplifa
Focus on Yacht Surfaces and Subsea Vessels
Peter Wrede Yachtrefit GmbH & Co. KG specializes in yacht surface technology: yacht painting with 2-component spray paint systems, GFK and gelcoat repairs, sandwich repairs, osmosis prevention and remediation, anti-fouling, and subsea vessel remediation including corrosion protection for steel and aluminum yachts. The family-owned business handles sailboats and motor yachts from 5 to 25 meters and performs around 500 refit projects annually; over 10,500 projects have been completed in more than 30 years. Around 30 employees work in modern painting, tempering, and blasting facilities, including trained painters and specialists for blasting, osmosis, and corrosion protection. In addition, the four locations offer damage analysis, insurance processing, project management, partner coordination, as well as logistics and transport. A dedicated online shop for the Polish&Protect care product line is also available.
- Site
- Wedel
- Processes
- Yacht Painting (2K Spray Paint), Spray Painting, GFK Repair, Gelcoat Repair (Spraying Process), GFK Sandwich Repair, Lamination, Osmosis Prevention (Rotoblast Method), Osmosis Prevention (Shotblast Method)
- Materials
- GFK (Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic), Steel, Aluminum, Epoxy Resin, Vinyl Ester Resin (hydrolysis resistant), Gelcoat, PVC Foam (Sandwich Core), Balsa Wood (Sandwich Core)
- Certificates
- Certification for Osmosis Remediation Germanischer Lloyd, Certification for Osmosis Remediation (Germanischer Lloyd)
- Founded
- 1999
- Employees
- 30
- Industries
- Yacht and Boat Construction, Watersports (Sailing and Motor Yachts), Series Yards, Series Yards (e.g. Hanse, Dehler, Fjord, Sealine, Moody)
- 01
Damage Analysis
- 02
Consultation and Quote
- 03
Transport and Delivery
- 04
Blasting/Preparation
- 05
Lamination or Repair
- 06
Priming
- 07
Painting or Coating
- 08
Finishing and Quality Control
- 09
Handover and Care
Materials and Processes
GFK (Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic)
Repair and painting of the hull, deck, and superstructure of GFK yachts.
Gelcoat
Color-matched gelcoat repairs using the spraying process.
Epoxy Resin
Primers, primary and remediation coatings for osmosis (e.g., min. 350 µm, up to 3500 µm for remediation).
Vinyl Ester Resin (hydrolysis resistant)
Building up new laminate for osmosis remediation with additional laminate (approx. 5 mm).
Fiberglass Cloth / EPS Glass Mats / Roving
Laminate build-up and additional laminate for structural and osmosis repairs.
PVC Foam / Balsa Wood (Sandwich Cores)
Replacement of damaged sandwich cores during structural repairs.
2K Polyurethane Paint
High-gloss spray painting with UV protection and color stability, service life from 10 years onwards.
Steel
Blasting, corrosion protection, and painting of steel yachts.
Aluminum
Blasting, corrosion protection, and painting of aluminum yachts, including deck blasting.
Teak
Professional cleaning and maintenance of teak decks.
Four Locations in the North
Wedel
DEHeadquarters; Yacht Refit, Painting, Osmosis, Winter Storage, Polish&Protect Shop
- Lot size
- Individual Projects (Refit)
- Materials
- GFK, Steel, Aluminum
- Painting Hall 22x8 m, heated up to 80 °C
- Blasting and Coating System 22x8 m, heated up to 40 °C
- Slipway up to 22 t
- Crane up to 16 t
- 1200 m² heated winter storage
- 100 m Quay System
Neustadt in Holstein
DEYacht Refit at ancora Marina (Lübeck Bay)
- Lot size
- Individual Projects (Refit)
- Materials
- GFK, Steel, Aluminum
- Painting System 16x6 m, up to 80 °C
- Painting System 19x6 m, up to 80 °C
- Painting System 26x8 m, up to 80 °C
- Blasting and Coating Hall 16x6 m, up to 50 °C
- Universal Hall 26x8 m
- Travel Lift up to 70 t (ancora Marina)
Kappeln
DEPainting System at Mittelmann's Shipyard; Subsea Vessel Department at Ancker Yachting
- Lot size
- Individual Projects (Refit)
- Materials
- GFK, Steel, Aluminum
- Painting Hall 150 m²
- Preparation Hall 150 m²
- Blasting Hall 200 m²
- Crane up to 35 t (Mittelmann)
- Crane up to 18 t (Ancker)
Greifswald
DEYacht Refit and Painting for Series Yards (including Hanse, Dehler, Fjord, Sealine, Moody)
- Lot size
- Individual Projects and Series Painting
- Materials
- GFK
- Painting Hall 220 m²
- Preparation Hall 350 m²
- Crane up to 32 t (Greifswald Marina)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yacht Painting (2K Spray Paint)Surface | – | 25 m | – | – | GFK, Steel, Aluminum |
| Spray PaintingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| GFK RepairPlastic | – | – | – | – | GFK |
| Gelcoat Repair (Spraying Process)Plastic | – | – | – | – | Gelcoat, GFK |
| GFK Sandwich RepairPlastic | – | – | – | – | GFK, PVC Foam, Balsa Wood |
| LaminationPlastic | – | – | – | – | Fiberglass Cloth, Epoxy Resin, Vinyl Ester Resin |
| Osmosis Prevention (Rotoblast Method)Surface | – | – | – | – | Epoxy |
| Osmosis Prevention (Shotblast Method)Surface | – | – | – | – | Epoxy |
| Osmosis Prevention (Shotblast-Plus Method)Surface | – | – | – | – | Gelcoat, Epoxy, Vinyl Sealer |
| Primary Osmosis Coating (Airless Spray Process, min. 350 µm)Surface | – | – | – | – | Epoxy |
| Osmosis Remediation (Powerblast, Drying at 40°C, New Laminate Build-up, Epoxy 3500 µm)Surface | – | – | – | – | GFK, Vinyl Ester Resin, Epoxy |
| Osmosis Remediation with Additional Laminate (approx. 5 mm Laminate)Plastic | – | – | – | – | EPS Glass Mats, Roving, Vinyl Ester Resin, Epoxy |
| Anti-foulingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Biocide-Free Anti-foulingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Anti-fouling for Regatta BoatsSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Propeller Fouling ProtectionSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Subsea Vessel Repair (Blasting and Coating, Lamination, Rudder Blade Refit)Surface | – | – | – | – | Steel, Aluminum, GFK |
| Keel RemediationSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Rudder Blade RemediationPlastic | – | – | – | – | Laminate |
| Keel Connect System (Hull-Keel Connection)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sandblasting / Blasting (Powerblast, Shotblast)Surface | – | – | – | – | Steel, Aluminum, GFK |
| Corrosion Protection (Blasting and Coating for Steel/Aluminum Yachts)Surface | – | – | – | – | Steel, Aluminum |
| Deck Blasting (Steel/Aluminum Yachts)Surface | – | – | – | – | Steel, Aluminum |
| Spot & Smart RepairSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Boat PolishingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Teak CareSurface | – | – | – | – | Teak |
| Boat WrappingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Saildrive GfK Cover (permanently glued GfK cover)Plastic | – | – | – | – | GFK |
| Cleaning & CareSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Damage AnalysisInspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Project Management / Partner Coordination / Insurance Claims / Logistics and TransportEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
20 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Painting Hall 22x8m, diagonal ventilation, heated up to 80°C | – | 1 | 22x8 m | – | Wedel |
| Blasting and Coating System 22x8m, heated up to 40°C | – | 1 | 22x8 m | – | Wedel |
| Slipway | – | 1 | – | – | Wedel |
| Crane System (up to 16 tonnes) | – | 1 | – | – | Wedel |
| Painting System 16x6m, diagonally ventilated, heated up to 80°C | – | 1 | 16x6 m | – | Neustadt |
| Painting System 19x6m, diagonally ventilated, heated up to 80°C | – | 1 | 19x6 m | – | Neustadt |
| Painting System 26x8m, diagonally ventilated, heated up to 80°C | – | 1 | 26x8 m | – | Neustadt |
| Blasting and Coating Hall 16x6m, heated up to 50°C | – | 1 | 16x6 m | – | Neustadt |
| Universal Hall 26x8m | – | 1 | 26x8 m | – | Neustadt |
| Travel Lift (up to 70 tonnes, ancora Marina) | – | – | – | – | Neustadt |
| Painting Hall (150 m²) | – | 1 | 150 m² | – | Kappeln |
| Preparation Hall (150 m²) | – | 1 | 150 m² | – | Kappeln |
| Blasting Hall (200 m²) | – | 1 | 200 m² | – | Kappeln |
| Crane System (up to 35 tonnes, Mittelmann) | – | – | – | – | Kappeln |
| Crane System (up to 18 tonnes, Ancker) | – | – | – | – | Kappeln |
| Painting Hall (220 m²) | – | 1 | 220 m² | – | Greifswald |
| Preparation Hall (350 m²) | – | 1 | 350 m² | – | Greifswald |
| Crane System (up to 32 tonnes, Greifswald Marina) | – | – | – | – | Greifswald |
| Blasting System | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tempering System | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
The work is based on proven methods and clearly defined processes in modern blasting, tempering, and painting facilities. Regular training and professional development of specialists, as well as many years of supply partnerships, ensure consistent quality; the osmosis remediation is certified by Germanischer Lloyd.
| Evidence | Wedel | Neustadt in Holstein | Kappeln | Greifswald |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certification for Osmosis Remediation (Germanischer Lloyd) |
History
- 1988
Peter Wrede participated in the Olympic Games in Busan in Solingen and subsequently founded the professional subsea vessel remediation of the then Wrede Shipyard (first blasting system with a tent).
- 1999
Foundion of Peter Wrede Yachtrefit GmbH & Co. KG; specialization in yacht surface technology, first location in Wedel.
- 2002
Opening of the Neustadt in Holstein location at ancora Marina.
- 2008
Opening of the Greifswald location; painting for Hanse, Dehler, Fjord, Sealine, and Moody.
- 2010
Opening of the Kappeln location (painting system at Mittelmann's Shipyard, subsea vessel department at Ancker Yachting).
- 2017
Foundation of the care product range Polish&Protect by company founder Peter Wrede.
- 2020
The Polish&Protect online shop goes live.