Commercial
Electric propulsion made to work.
Certified electric drives for workboats, tour boats, ferries and rental fleets. Lower operating costs, less maintenance and one system you can rely on.
Commercial
Certified electric drives for workboats, tour boats, ferries and rental fleets. Lower operating costs, less maintenance and one system you can rely on.
The business case
Electric propulsion pays off when your vessel sails every day. You save on fuel and maintenance, and comfort improves for crew and passengers alike. You may also qualify for subsidy schemes for zero-emission vessels.
No fuel and far less maintenance, so every operating hour costs less.
One party responsible for the whole system when something needs attention.
Comfort for passengers and crew, and ready for zero-emission zones.
2,500 boats on the water, including ferries with up to 2 × 20.0i.
Why WaterWorld
Motor certified to ES-TRIN/CESNI, batteries to IEC 62619 and 62620. RINA pending, produced under ISO 9001.
Motor, batteries, electronics and software, all made in the Netherlands. We know every component.
Five years of warranty on the complete system. Crucial when uptime matters.
Our range
WaterWorld Connect app
Will you make it to the next harbour? The app shows your remaining range and cruising time, and the map tells you whether you will reach your destination on the current charge. Keep an eye on motor and batteries from your iPhone, iPad or the display on board, and install firmware updates for every component wirelessly.
Discover the app
Commercially proven
From tour boats in city canals to ferries on a fixed schedule, WaterWorld drives run all day, every day. Air cooled inboard motors without cooling water, plug-and-play installation and a 48V system keep downtime and maintenance to a minimum.
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Commercial
Whether you carry passengers through the city, run a ferry on a fixed schedule or rent out a fleet of sloops, there is a WaterWorld system that fits. Choose an inboard, pod or hybrid drive from 2 to 20 kW, or run two motors for larger vessels up to 15 metres.
Robust electric drives built to work all day. Less maintenance, no fuel costs and one warranty on the complete system.
Silent and emission-free, so your guests hear the city instead of the engine. Ready for zero-emission zones as well.
Proven on passenger ferries with up to 2 × 20.0i. Certified for professional use, with one point of contact.
Plug-and-play and low on maintenance, so your boats spend less time in the workshop and more time on the water.
Customer cases
From aluminium workboats to electric tenders and trimarans: see how builders and conversion specialists use WaterWorld propulsion in real projects.
FAQ
Answers to what operators and boat builders ask us most about electric propulsion for commercial use.
Workboats, tour boats, ferries and rental fleets. Choose an inboard, pod or hybrid drive from 2 to 20 kW, or run two motors for larger vessels.
Yes. Our inboard motors suit new builds and retrofits, and our hybrid systems work alongside your existing diesel, so you can sail electric where it counts and keep the diesel for extra range.
Much less than a diesel. There are no oil changes or fuel filters, and our inboard motors are air cooled, so there is no cooling water to maintain. That keeps downtime to a minimum.
One party. Motor, batteries, display, throttle and app are designed and built by WaterWorld in the Netherlands, so one team is responsible for the whole system. Our dealers support you locally.
Answer a few questions about your vessel and how you use it, and a WaterWorld specialist will contact you for an advice call. You can also find a dealer near you.
Free advice
Tell us about your vessel and a specialist will help you find the right setup.
