Burger Boat Yachts

Burger Boat Company superyachts are built in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

History of Burger Boat Yachts

Henry Burger founded Burger Boat Company in 1863 on the shore of Lake Michigan. The shipyard drew its workers from among the European craftsmen who had immigrated to Wisconsin. During the Golden Age of American Yachting, Burger luxury yachts were built for millionaires and Burger’s steam-powered commercial vessels sailed the Great Lakes.

Innovative milestones for Burger include the 1938 launch of the 24.7-metre sailing yacht Tamaris, the first all-welded steel auxiliary ketch built in the U.S., and the 1956 launch of the 11m luxury yacht Virginia, America’s first all-welded aluminum vessel, constructed in collaboration with the Reynolds Metals Company.

Notable Burger Boat Yachts

Burger built a series the Sis W superyacht series for the owners of the Walgreens pharmacy chain. In 2009, the shipyard built the 43.3-metre superyacht Sea Owl, designed by Andrew Winch with naval architecture by Vripack. The same year, Burger showed its versatility by launching the retro 46-metre, retro superyacht Sycara IV, designed by Ken Freivokh. The largest Burger superyacht date is the 46.6-metre Ingot, winner of the “Art de Vivre La Belle Classe Moët & Chandon” award at the 2010 Rendezvous in Monaco.

Specialisations

Superyacht builder Burger specialises in building custom private yachts of aluminium and/or steel. The shipyard is known for its in-house joinery shop, where it produces all of its own woodwork. In addition to new builds, Burger also builds commercial vessels and refits and services both luxury yachts and ships up to 79 meters in length.

INGOT

Burger Boat   46.79 m •  2008

NADAN

Burger Boat   46.02 m •  2009

CROSSED SABRE

Burger Boat   43.89 m •  2006

SHADOWL

Burger Boat   43.28 m •  2010

LADY GAYLE MARIE

Burger Boat   42.67 m •  2011

MISTY FJORDS

Burger Boat   41.45 m •  1943

MIMI

Burger Boat   39.62 m •  1977

MAMAMIA

Burger Boat   38.62 m •  2007

IMPETUOUS

Burger Boat   38.62 m •  2003

ARETI I

Burger Boat   38.62 m •  2007

AR-DE

Burger Boat   37.19 m •  2002

INEVITABLE

Burger Boat   35.97 m •  1985

FAE LON

Burger Boat   35.97 m •  2000

JASCA

Burger Boat   35.38 m •  2005

CHILDS PLAY

Burger Boat   34.14 m •  2003

CHANTICLEER

Burger Boat   33.53 m •  1973

DREAM CATCHER

Burger Boat   32.92 m •  2001

ANNE-MARIE

Burger Boat   32.61 m •  2002

SILVER SEAS

Burger Boat   32.61 m •  1998

LADY IRIS

Burger Boat   32.55 m •  1991

INDEPENDENCE

Burger Boat   32.52 m •  1985

RAISING DOUGH

Burger Boat   32.34 m •  2004

INGOT

Burger Boat   32.31 m •  1998

STONEFACE

Burger Boat   32.28 m •  1978

ADRIATIC ESCAPE

Burger Boat   32 m •  1990

SHARON LEE

Burger Boat   32 m •  2000

NORTHLAND

Burger Boat   31.55 m •  2017

FINE PRINT

Burger Boat   31.39 m •  1999

GALLANT LADY

Burger Boat   31.09 m •  1961

INDULGENCE

Burger Boat   30.94 m •  2008

INTERMISSION

Burger Boat   30.94 m •  1998

VIAGGIO

Burger Boat   30.63 m •  1996

KATANIA

Burger Boat   30.48 m •  1961

LADY CATEE

Burger Boat   29.99 m •  1997

LADY PAT

Burger Boat   29.87 m •  2004

CASABLANCA

Burger Boat   29.87 m •  1989

TAMARIS II

Burger Boat   29.75 m •  1957

TINSTAAFL

Burger Boat   29.5 m •  1970

SOVEREIGN

Burger Boat   29.5 m •  1966

ORIANA

Burger Boat   29.14 m •  1984

ADVENTURER

Burger Boat   28.9 m •  1985

JOY STAR

Burger Boat   28.71 m •  2004

DREAM CATCHER

Burger Boat   28.65 m •  1967

SEAFARI

Burger Boat   28.35 m •  1975

MEHETABEL III

Burger Boat   28.19 m •  1963

SOUTHERN STAR

Burger Boat   28.04 m •  1974

BRAVEHEART

Burger Boat   28.04 m •  1986

LUCKY STAR

Burger Boat   28.01 m •  1990

DIDAY

Burger Boat   27.8 m •  1983

CURTSY

Burger Boat   27.77 m •  1963