The story
Hensa stands for "experience on the water".
Hensa shipping operations shows over 120 years of history.
The boat rental of the Fischer and Restoration family Oswald, founded in 1896, was continued by the two sons Engelbert and Robert and acquired and expanded in 1969 by Altendorfer Bootsbauer Albert Hensler. The Oswald family ran 7 drainage ships with a capacity of 14 - 80 people. 1970 in Lucerne was acquired the "Bürgenstockjacht" and named them in "Castle Rapperswil"; Later it was sold again. Rosenstadt was built in the Netherlands . In 1986, shipping company Hensa AG commissioned Obersee II Both ships were transferred across the Rhine and then by road transport to Lake Zurich. In 2001 the MS Ofenau from the ZSG was taken over.
At this point we would like to thank our loyal regular customers who have been loyal to our shipping company for many years. We look forward to good cooperation in the future!
We would be happy to count you among our satisfied customers. Our shipping company is looking forward to you.
| 2024 | Revision of the tower crane Import of Rand Motorbooten from Denmark |
| 2023 | Hensa "Spirit" sets sail for the first time |
| 2022 | Introduction Hensa app |
| 2021 | Federal Court decision: yes to the new building of the shipyard building |
| 2020 |
Rent of a showroom with around 1000 m² and lake view on Zürcherstrasse For the first time over 500 boats in the winter camp Introduction managed berths |
| 2018 |
Foundation of the Hensa Sharing Club Takeover of the representation of Princess Yachts on Lake Zurich |
| 2017 |
Oliver and Björn Hensler take over the Hensa AG shipping company in the third generation Opening of the Hensa Shop |
| 2016 |
Handover of business by Erich Hensler to the two sons Oliver and Björn Hensler In order to meet the new range of services, the company changes the name to Hensa Lago Marina |
| 2015 |
Construction of an underground car park with 14 parking spaces for berth customers Introduction of the Hensa Design Services |
| 2014 | Import of Alfastreet Marine Motorbooten from Slovenia |
| 2011 | Facade renewal at the main building. Since then, the shipyard has shone in new splendor |
| 2001 | The port system is expanded with the harbor mole. There are around 20 new liegal sets for boats between 9–13 m |
| 1997 | Takeover of Albert Hensler's shipping operation by Beatrice Bertschinger-Hensler |
| 1996 | New frames with electrical elevators are installed in the shipyard, for 30 additional indoor drying places |
| 1992 | Renewal, floating boat hall, storage rooms and Resa-Steg, new building 6 tons of lifting platforms |
| 1989 |
Bau Winterlagenhalle “Riet”, the function of the interior was designed by Albert Hensler. High shelves on the left and right, roller shelves in the middle. The boats are inserted on the shelves with a 15 ton special forklift. Up to 220 boats can be stored in the hall. |
| 1988 |
Handover to Erich Hensler Rent of property “Riet” in Altendorf in the extent of 4,869 m2 in building law, begins on July 1, 1988 |
| 1986 | Import of shelf motor boats from USA |
| 1985 | Assembly of 20 tons of tower crane, the largest on Lake Zurich |
| 1984 |
Entry from Beatrice Bertschinger-Hensler to the shipping company Import of Yamarin Motorbooten |
| 1982 | Entire “Lido” harbor system Rapperswil, with 2 boathouses, water and drying areas, a total of 320 units in spring |
| 1981 | From October, the Segel Club Oberer Zurichsee (scoz) rents 500 - 600m2 winter camp in the open area from the club |
| 1980 | New construction of the boathouse and shipyard with workshop, winter camp, office and apartment, 10 tons of tower crane, petrol station with a service, 3 tons of lifting platforms for dry spaces, oil and battery room and parking spaces |
| 1979 |
New construction of the shipyard on the lake with a boathouse Erich Hensler joined the family business as a second generation In order to preserve the existence as a service company, the “old” shipyard halls were demolished and the buildings and the workshop & service facilities were renewed. |
| 1978 |
Construction of 100 pcs. “Combi 540” with an inner shell made of polyester for the company Almacaa A second hall “Letzi I” is built in the Letzi |
| 1976 | Foundation of an AG, Hensa-Werft AG, Altendorf |
| 1975 |
From for the self-made of wood and thus also for a successful "Hensa series" Rental contract with the generously laughing over 42 drying spaces with a "Ennet-AA" watering ramp in Lachen |
| 1974 |
New construction from the fishing boat “Jumbo 640”, boot shell polyester, with wooden upright and expansion for Z drive, built-in motors and outboard engines Expansion of the berths on the shipyard, then a Resa walkway with 24 seats is created to the floating boathouse Construction of the «Letzi» Winter warehouse “Letzi II” is being built |
| 1973 |
40 berths in the port of “Franzrüti” airfield rented for 10 years, as “Hensa-Bootshafen AG” Lease with the generous laughs over 14 boat boxes, in the new boathouse “Ennet-AA” in Lachen |
| 1972 | Takeover of 96 boats from Norway, transport to laugh with approx. 20 railway cars |
| 1971 | New construction of fishing and family boat «Variant 580» polyester shell, with woodwork and expansion. The boats are made in series of 20 pieces. |
| 1970 |
Construction of the 11.5 m motor yacht "Perla" on Lake Biel A second winter warehouse “Sägi” is being built. |
| 1969 |
Construction of the 12.5 m motor yacht «Ramona», bowl made of 12 mm marine plywood with polyester coating Purchase of the Oswald boat rental in Rapperswil |
| 1968 |
Construction of the floating boot hall Expansion of steel bowls (Swinn-Patio 950) from Holland |
| 1967 | Construction of 3-runs Motor boats (Passat 480) for outdoor engines up to 70 hp |
| 1966 | The Jelmoli department store sells in his shop in Zurich, the Hensa-Blitz Motorboot |
| 1964 |
Construction of plywood engine boats “Tornado 580” with a half-cabin, for engines with Z-drive up to 150 hp Individuals of cabin boats from 7–9 m in plywood with polyester coating |
| 1963 |
Construction of the first polyester boats (Combi 540) rowing & family boats Construction of the sea petrol station |
| 1962 | Construction of plywood motor boat “Taifun 540” for outboard engines and Z drive |
| 1960 | Construction and construction of 4.5 m outboard motor boat (Hensa-Blitz) |
| 1959 |
Founded on September 30th Albert Hensler, Bootbau, Altendorf Shell construction of 6–7.5 m motor boats incl. Deck and interior design, kink frank with carvel planking in mahogany wood |
| 1957 |
Construction of the workshop in summer Construction of the slip system |
