Electric propulsion may change markets, but not your standards
We carefully design and build every component of the electric propulsion system in-house. So we have full control over our quality. And your reputation.
Electric propulsion may change markets, but not your standards
We carefully design and build every component of the electric propulsion system in-house. So we have full control over our quality. And your reputation.
Designed and built in the Netherlands.
Built on reputation
Designed and built in the Netherlands
Fully integrated
system
We design, manufacture, and develop every component in-house for seemless integration and error-free operation — from our batteries and propulsion systems to the software that powers them.
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We’re an electronics company, really
With over 35 years of expertise rooted in our sister company, Bietronic (founded in 1987),we build on a strong foundation of innovation and craftsmanship. Since our establishment in 2013, our mission has been to redefine the international boating market.
Made in Holland
We design, manufacture, and develop every component inhouse— from our batteries and propulsion systems to the software that powers them. This integrated approach allows us to adapt to our customers’ needs with Flexibility.
Fully integrated for seemless integration and operation
All components of Waterworld’s electric propulsion system are developed, manufactured, and precisely matched in-house. This results in a single integrated system that delivers reliable and ef ficient performance and seemless integration in any vessel
We partner with your development
We work closely together with the teams of numerous shipyards to ensure a seemless integration into your vessel.
CESNI Compliant
We are officially CESNI Compliant, proving that our products meet the European technical standards for inland navigation vessels. CESNI (Comité Européen pour l’Élaboration de Standards dans le Domainede la Navigation Intérieure) sets the ES-TRIN requirements ensuring safety, quality, and compliance across Europe’s waterways
Reliabilty is our reputation
Born from the electronics expertise of sister company Bietronic since 1987, WaterWorld Electronics ensures Dutchmade reliability and easy installation. Our in-house R&D and production facility guarantees topquality systems, rooted in the legacy of Bietronic as our founding knowledge base.
No third parties
Waterworld is responsible for all the parts of the propulsion system. So should there be any issue, you know who to call. And you know who answers.
(30 Hp)
through external shunt
(30 Hp)
through external shunt
Electric pod motors provide superior maritime performance and offer a range of benefits for various types of vessels. Developed with the professional and demanding user in mind, these systems are built to withstand rigorous operational requirements, including use in saltwater environments.
POD MOTORS
Electric pod motors provide superior maritime performance and offer a range of benefits for various types of vessels. Developed with the professional and demanding user in mind, these systems are built to withstand rigorous operational requirements, including use in saltwater environments.
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Technological Sparring Partner
due to our extensive experience, no challenge is too great for us. We always go the extra mile
and we consequently find a suitable and sustainable technological solution for our clients.
We love it when a plan comes together.
Technological Sparring Partner
due to our extensive experience, no challenge is too great for us. We always go the extra mile
and we consequently find a suitable and sustainable technological solution for our clients.
We love it when a plan comes together.
Customer experiences
reliable system, constant control of all relevant features
I converted an old ligurian gozzo from diesel to electric propulsion by exchanging the existing rudder blade for a pod8 motor (see photo). the motor is surprisingly strong and the whole system very reliable. using the WW Connect app gives me constant control of all relevant features of the whole propulsion system from batteries to current speed and remaining run time. The use of the pod8 as rudder gives you the maneuverability of a z-drive.
Seatrial and exceeding of expectations
This week we have been out with one of our customers (Ohlson 8:8 sailboat) to do seatrials and prove our calculations on the electric inboard system 10.i powered by two 48-6800 batteries.
Our customer demanded a minimum range of 30Nm @4,5kn.
LWL: 7,3m
boat weigth: 3600kg
calculated range: 30,6Nm/4,5kn/2,0kW
against wind 3m/s: 26,6Nm/4,5kn/2,3kW
by the wind 3m/s: 40,8Nm/4,5kn/1,5kW
combined: 32,2Nm/4,5kn/1,9kW
*The boat was laying in over winter for at least five month without movement, location near Malmö/Sweden. it has not been high pressure cleaned or fresh painted before trials.
Our test results are not just matching but clearly exceeding the theoretical calculations provided by our tools. We could not ask for more and are happy that we can rely on high quality electric propulsion systems by WaterWorld Electronics to supply a sustainable maritime future!
Conversion of Ohlson 8:8 extended hull
We converted an Ohlson 8:8 sailboat to electric using a WaterWorld 10kW inboard motor, and the results exceeded expectations. The system was easy to install, exceptionally quiet, and provided excellent performance. Sea trials confirmed we even surpassed the estimated 30 nm range. Maneuverability improved significantly, and maintenance is now minimal. WaterWorld’s high-quality, plug-and-play system made the conversion smooth and hassle-free. Highly recommended!
Very good product
Since 2023 we have had a 15+5Kw WaterWorld inboard motor in our historic Vechtzomp of 14m long (approx. 6.5ton). This engine is very reliable and easy to operate. We do approximately 250 sailings per year and the silent sailing is truly wonderful. For price reasons, we opted for lead-acid batteries at the time. However, lithium is a much better option and the additional cost is now not too bad.
silent, clean and efficient
I have been using the 20KW version in the baltic sea on my 34ft ketch since last year (2024) and it is just awesome! You get the silence of sailing while motoring, making trips on engine power more enjoyable than ever before.
Regeneration also works great: I am getting around 100-150 Watts at 5.5-6knots speed even with the inefficiencies due to the angle of the shaft drive system compared to the water flow!
Our perfect match, easy and silent
We are very happy!
All came very well explained, boxes with labels, mounting plug and play and once running it was a pleasure!
No vibrations and with enough power and silence, sense of good balance between the Waterworld system and our boat.
Thank you!
More than happy
After sailing 3500 miles from Kiel, Germany to Lofoten, Norway and back with a Vindö 40 with a 10 kW inboard engine, I can only say: it works perfectly!
Uitstekende samenwerking
Op zoek naar een hybride aangedreven sloep kwam ik ook uit bij Aquatec. Zij hebben veel ervaring met elektrisch varen met Waterworld elektrische binnenboordmotoren. Er was een plan om ook een hybride versie te maken. Dat proces heb ik met mijn vraag misschien versneld. Een aantal maanden later zag ik een Vetus diesel waaromheen door WW een degelijk frame was gemaakt en waarin een elektromotor was opgehangen. De aandrijving op de schroefas gebeurt door middel van 2 V-snaren.
Na aflevering van deze voor Aquatec eerste hybride aangedreven sloep, kon ik ervaring opdoen met deze configuratie. Het WW scherm in de Raymarine Axiom voldeed gelijk uitstekend. Voldoende informatie over verbruik, resterende capaciteit en stand van accu’s. De mogelijkheid om opladen van de Lithium accu’s tijdens het dieselvaren mogelijk te maken en de beveiliging daaromheen werkt feilloos. Er waren wat vragen over het laden met walstroom, daarover heeft WW mij uitstekend en bruikbaar advies gegeven. Nu, aan het einde van het seizoen worden nog enkele aanpassingen verricht en de app om de WW gegevens op m’n mobiel uit te lezen geïnstalleerd.
Bijzonder blij met de sloep, de hybride toepassing en in bijzonder de support die WW heeft geleverd.
Robust and Quiet
In my Tartan 33, I installed and operated a 10kw direct drive and travelled over 2,000 miles over two years with it. One trip was 700 miles. The direct drive is extremely quiet and with the right propeller the air cooled motor simply does not overheat.
Robust and reliable state of charge
I have used WW motors with both 3rd party and the manufacturers batteries. 3rd party work just fine but additional victron shunt and misc equipment are needed to accurately read state of charge. With the WW batteries the communication with the display and understanding of state of charge is spot on. The added safety of turning the battery off and shutting power down before the terminal is great. For those interested in the safest battery on the market, this is the only choice. IP67, aluminum case, temperature sensors, its a great battery and the price is very competitive.
Customer experiences
reliable system, constant control of all relevant features
I converted an old ligurian gozzo from diesel to electric propulsion by exchanging the existing rudder blade for a pod8 motor (see photo). the motor is surprisingly strong and the whole system very reliable. using the WW Connect app gives me constant control of all relevant features of the whole propulsion system from batteries to current speed and remaining run time. The use of the pod8 as rudder gives you the maneuverability of a z-drive.
Seatrial and exceeding of expectations
This week we have been out with one of our customers (Ohlson 8:8 sailboat) to do seatrials and prove our calculations on the electric inboard system 10.i powered by two 48-6800 batteries.
Our customer demanded a minimum range of 30Nm @4,5kn.
LWL: 7,3m
boat weigth: 3600kg
calculated range: 30,6Nm/4,5kn/2,0kW
against wind 3m/s: 26,6Nm/4,5kn/2,3kW
by the wind 3m/s: 40,8Nm/4,5kn/1,5kW
combined: 32,2Nm/4,5kn/1,9kW
*The boat was laying in over winter for at least five month without movement, location near Malmö/Sweden. it has not been high pressure cleaned or fresh painted before trials.
Our test results are not just matching but clearly exceeding the theoretical calculations provided by our tools. We could not ask for more and are happy that we can rely on high quality electric propulsion systems by WaterWorld Electronics to supply a sustainable maritime future!
Conversion of Ohlson 8:8 extended hull
We converted an Ohlson 8:8 sailboat to electric using a WaterWorld 10kW inboard motor, and the results exceeded expectations. The system was easy to install, exceptionally quiet, and provided excellent performance. Sea trials confirmed we even surpassed the estimated 30 nm range. Maneuverability improved significantly, and maintenance is now minimal. WaterWorld’s high-quality, plug-and-play system made the conversion smooth and hassle-free. Highly recommended!
Very good product
Since 2023 we have had a 15+5Kw WaterWorld inboard motor in our historic Vechtzomp of 14m long (approx. 6.5ton). This engine is very reliable and easy to operate. We do approximately 250 sailings per year and the silent sailing is truly wonderful. For price reasons, we opted for lead-acid batteries at the time. However, lithium is a much better option and the additional cost is now not too bad.
silent, clean and efficient
I have been using the 20KW version in the baltic sea on my 34ft ketch since last year (2024) and it is just awesome! You get the silence of sailing while motoring, making trips on engine power more enjoyable than ever before.
Regeneration also works great: I am getting around 100-150 Watts at 5.5-6knots speed even with the inefficiencies due to the angle of the shaft drive system compared to the water flow!
Our perfect match, easy and silent
We are very happy!
All came very well explained, boxes with labels, mounting plug and play and once running it was a pleasure!
No vibrations and with enough power and silence, sense of good balance between the Waterworld system and our boat.
Thank you!
More than happy
After sailing 3500 miles from Kiel, Germany to Lofoten, Norway and back with a Vindö 40 with a 10 kW inboard engine, I can only say: it works perfectly!
Uitstekende samenwerking
Op zoek naar een hybride aangedreven sloep kwam ik ook uit bij Aquatec. Zij hebben veel ervaring met elektrisch varen met Waterworld elektrische binnenboordmotoren. Er was een plan om ook een hybride versie te maken. Dat proces heb ik met mijn vraag misschien versneld. Een aantal maanden later zag ik een Vetus diesel waaromheen door WW een degelijk frame was gemaakt en waarin een elektromotor was opgehangen. De aandrijving op de schroefas gebeurt door middel van 2 V-snaren.
Na aflevering van deze voor Aquatec eerste hybride aangedreven sloep, kon ik ervaring opdoen met deze configuratie. Het WW scherm in de Raymarine Axiom voldeed gelijk uitstekend. Voldoende informatie over verbruik, resterende capaciteit en stand van accu’s. De mogelijkheid om opladen van de Lithium accu’s tijdens het dieselvaren mogelijk te maken en de beveiliging daaromheen werkt feilloos. Er waren wat vragen over het laden met walstroom, daarover heeft WW mij uitstekend en bruikbaar advies gegeven. Nu, aan het einde van het seizoen worden nog enkele aanpassingen verricht en de app om de WW gegevens op m’n mobiel uit te lezen geïnstalleerd.
Bijzonder blij met de sloep, de hybride toepassing en in bijzonder de support die WW heeft geleverd.
Robust and Quiet
In my Tartan 33, I installed and operated a 10kw direct drive and travelled over 2,000 miles over two years with it. One trip was 700 miles. The direct drive is extremely quiet and with the right propeller the air cooled motor simply does not overheat.
Robust and reliable state of charge
I have used WW motors with both 3rd party and the manufacturers batteries. 3rd party work just fine but additional victron shunt and misc equipment are needed to accurately read state of charge. With the WW batteries the communication with the display and understanding of state of charge is spot on. The added safety of turning the battery off and shutting power down before the terminal is great. For those interested in the safest battery on the market, this is the only choice. IP67, aluminum case, temperature sensors, its a great battery and the price is very competitive.
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