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he
company is one of the pioneers of leisure
yachts and motor boats. “Donnerwetter”, built in
1905 was an early and successful speedboat,
which started a series of successful races for the
shipyard at all European motor boat races. Another
true racer was the “Saurer Lürssen” of 1911 which,
with the second generation Otto Lürssen at the
helm, was able to win a string of trophies at
the famous “Prix de Monte Carlo”. With a speed
of 32 knots, it was unofficial world record holder
at the time, a real champion of the sea. Further
innovations and records followed – again and
again Lürssen managed to set standards in the
most diverse areas.