Southwesterly sloop

Southwesterly sloop (ZWS) makes beautiful, affordable, and durable aluminum sloops for anyone who enjoys boating and socializing, but not the hassle of bailing, cleaning, painting, repairing, and winterizing. Our sturdy and robust sloops are mostly electric: ZWS has over 12 years of experience in electric boating.

Southwesterly sloop stands for

Making sustainable sloop boating affordable and carefree fun – that's our mission. That's why we design our sloops with these principles in mind:

Functionally sustainable

Sustainability is so logical in the design and use of our sloops that we don't really want to make a big deal about it. It's the foundation of all our choices regarding materials, components, and propulsion. Yet, we're never "green for green's sake." It's a win-win situation. Aluminum is infinitely recyclable and maintenance-free. The plastic of our rubbing strakes is recycled and retains its beauty longer than wood. Electric boating is cleaner and quieter. A win-win situation.

Whisper-quiet sailing

All ZWS sloops are electrically powered. Over 12 years of experience in electric boating guarantees sophisticated and proven electric motor and battery combinations. This is not only good for the environment but also provides a wonderfully smooth boating experience, freed from the thumping and roar of combustion engines.

No hassle

A SouthWesternSloep Always ready to go out. No hassle with tarpaulin, bailing, or cleaning: just unlock, put in a cooler bag, cast off, and set sail. And if you happen to hit something along the way… c'est la vie. Four- or five-millimeter-thick aluminum can take a beating. In winter, the boat simply sits in the water. The aluminum protects itself and doesn't need (toxic) antifouling, nor does it need to be sanded or painted. All our sloops are self-draining, so rainwater drains away automatically.

Affordable and stable in value

Smart design reduces production costs, and you, the buyer, will notice this in the purchase price. But the advantage of the ZWS lies primarily in the relatively low annual costs. No winter storage, no winterizing the engine, and minimal repairs and maintenance. Furthermore, we handcraft each sloop. This craftsmanship ensures low depreciation and excellent value retention. Value for money, in other words. And who doesn't love that?