SVB

SVB is a German family business specializing in equipment for sailboats and motorboats. Thomas Stamann started the company in 1989 as a one-person operation; his children Judith and Andreas are now part of the business. Its Bremen home base anchors a company that also sells online, provides technical advice, and ships internationally.

The range covers many onboard needs: ropes and rigging, anchors, mooring lines, fenders, deck accessories, hardware, furniture, and cabin equipment. It also includes interior and navigation lighting, batteries, charging systems, solar panels, cables, inverters, shore-power connections, and system controls. The store helps organize the search by boat system and intended use.

Navigation and safety categories include instruments, communications, GPS, radar, autopilots, lifesaving equipment, and maintenance products. The catalog also carries pumps, marine toilets, cooktops, ventilation, heating, refrigeration, and parts from specialist brands. For specific projects, SVB offers custom products and services such as prepared lines, wiring, and lettering for boats.

Technical advice is part of the offer. SVB says its team includes sailors, boatbuilders, electrical engineers, sailmakers, and naval-construction specialists. The website publishes selection and maintenance guides, from choosing fenders or binoculars to preparing an engine for winter. Customers can also ask product questions and read answers from other buyers.

The Bremen store has about 800 square meters of retail space, according to the company, and offers in-person advice and pickup for orders placed online. Kiel is another company location; the location pages list separate details for each store. The address and hours on this profile refer to the Bremen shop, not every SVB location.

The company’s logistics help explain the breadth of its catalog: SVB says it operates offices and warehouses in Bremen and Kiel, with more than 18,000 square meters of space and around 3,000 parcels dispatched each day. Its history also shows a specialist mail-order business growing into a digital store available in many languages and delivering to ports in multiple regions.

For boat owners, the appeal is having parts, equipment, advice, and custom services from one supplier. Customers can order online or visit the Bremen store to compare gear and speak with staff; availability and shipping are shown on the website. This setup serves routine maintenance as well as upgrades and outfitting for upcoming voyages. The company also operates from Kiel, though the practical address and hours here refer to its Bremen store.