Aluminium boat by De Wetering Botenbouw cruising the Weerribben wetlands
Steenwijk · Giethoorn · Weerribben, the Netherlands

Aluminium boats. Hand-welded, built to order.

Flat-bottom boats, traditional Dutch punters and pontoons from the heart of the Weerribben wetlands. Every detail made to measure, built in about four weeks.

Our boats

Three characters, one build quality

Aluminium flat-bottom boat with electric E-Propulsion motor at dusk

Flat-bottom boats

Our most versatile model: roomy, stable and endlessly adaptable — family sloop, fishing boat or workboat.

Aluminium Dutch punter on a trailer

Punters

The traditional boat of the Weerribben region, now laser-cut in aluminium.

Aluminium pontoon with sun canopy

Carp boats & pontoons

A stable platform, laid out exactly the way you use it.

Standard sizes range from 500×164 cm to 700×229 cm — and any length or width in between or beyond. Every boat comes with railing, swim platforms and storage lockers with hatches as standard.

How we work

From first chat to launch day

Meet & plan

We discuss your wishes; demo boats can be viewed at Meester Watersport in Giethoorn.

Quote & laser cutting

You receive a clear quote quickly. The aluminium is laser-cut at AluShip in Steenwijk, which fixes your delivery date.

Hand-welded & delivered

Welded and finished by hand, with photo updates during the build. Ready in about four weeks, delivered across the Netherlands.

Get in touch

Curious what your custom boat would cost?

Call, e-mail or WhatsApp Martijn de Lange — English is no problem. You will usually hear back within one working day.