Eyes on the future, roots in tradition
Innovation is a Lürssen tradition. This was firmly established in 1886, when Friedrich Lürßen built the world’s first motorboat – an innovation so extraordinary that people tried to prevent its maiden voyage for fear that its Daimler internal combustion engine might explode. And we actively continue the tradition of setting trends, for example, with an invitation to the finalists in the annual Boat International Media "Young Designer of the Year" competition: each year, we give the finalists the opportunity to visit our shipyards, discuss their designs with our experienced experts and gain valuable insights into the real world of custom yacht-building. Here, the young designers present their work and describe their concepts in their own words.

Young Designer 2021

Young Designer 2020

Young Designer 2019



Young Designer 2016

Young Designer 2015

Young Designer 2014

Young Designer 2013


Young Designer 2011
