Roger Klüh is a world record–holding speedboat driver from Düsseldorf, best known for his record-breaking trip from Key West, Florida, to Havana, Cuba, with his powerboat Apache Star.

What did Roger Klüh do at the Düsseldorf Yacht Show?

He navigated a 39-foot Cigarette Top Gun speedboat at up to 160 km/h along the Rhine, demonstrating its power at the Medienhafen during the yacht exhibition.

Was Roger Klüh allowed to go that fast on the Rhine?

Yes. Unlike roads, most sections of the Rhine have no speed limits for boats — only strict noise restrictions, which the Cigarette boat complies with.

What kind of boat was presented?

A Cigarette Top Gun 39’ with 1,740 horsepower — a 12-meter American performance boat, imported exclusively by Marine-Partner-Network.

Who organized the presentation in Düsseldorf?

The event was organized by Alfred Zurhausen from Marine-Partner-Network, the exclusive German importer of Cigarette speedboats, who has showcased these models at the “boot” trade fair since 2007.

How does the boat meet environmental regulations?

It features a modern exhaust system designed to keep noise levels under 78 decibels, even at speeds up to 70 km/h, meeting Rhine noise standards.

What makes this event special for Düsseldorf?

It brought world-record energy to the city’s yacht scene, combining speed, innovation, and local pride — a perfect match for Roger Klüh’s maritime legacy.

ROGER KLÜH

Yacht show in Düsseldorf: Roger Klüh navigates through the media harbor

160 kilometers per hour - no one is allowed to drive that fast in a built-up area. But Roger Klüh did it, with impunity. That's because the speedboat world record holder sped past Düsseldorf's Rhine front on Europe's busiest waterway. "I can only go fast," Klüh says. What gave Klüh so much "fire under his butt" was a 1740-horsepower legendary "39' Cigarette Top Gun" speedboat. Recently, such a 12-meter bullet has been moored in the marina in the Medienhafen. "We decided to present a demonstration boat in Düsseldorf," explains Alfred Zurhausen of Marine-Partner-Network, the sole importer of the American speedboat legends.

Since 2007, Zurhausen has also exhibited the not quite inexpensive "toys" for the well-heeled at "boot". Amazingly, you can take them out on the Rhine with impunity. "Most of the time, there are no speed limits on the Rhine. Only noise regulations. Up to 70 kilometers per hour, the boat may only be 78 decibels loud. With the new exhaust system, we manage this noise limitation over the entire speed range," Zurhausen says.

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Roger Klüh at the Düsseldorf Yacht Show – Speed Meets Style

Who is Roger Klüh?

Roger Klüh is a world record–holding speedboat driver from Düsseldorf, best known for his record-breaking trip from Key West, Florida, to Havana, Cuba, with his powerboat Apache Star.
What did Roger Klüh do at the Düsseldorf Yacht Show?

He navigated a 39-foot Cigarette Top Gun speedboat at up to 160 km/h along the Rhine, demonstrating its power at the Medienhafen during the yacht exhibition.
Was Roger Klüh allowed to go that fast on the Rhine?

Yes. Unlike roads, most sections of the Rhine have no speed limits for boats — only strict noise restrictions, which the Cigarette boat complies with.
What kind of boat was presented?

A Cigarette Top Gun 39’ with 1,740 horsepower — a 12-meter American performance boat, imported exclusively by Marine-Partner-Network.
Who organized the presentation in Düsseldorf?

The event was organized by Alfred Zurhausen from Marine-Partner-Network, the exclusive German importer of Cigarette speedboats, who has showcased these models at the “boot” trade fair since 2007.
How does the boat meet environmental regulations?

It features a modern exhaust system designed to keep noise levels under 78 decibels, even at speeds up to 70 km/h, meeting Rhine noise standards.
What makes this event special for Düsseldorf?

It brought world-record energy to the city’s yacht scene, combining speed, innovation, and local pride — a perfect match for Roger Klüh’s maritime legacy.

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