Dutch designer Vripack has released the first interior renderings of the upcoming flagship by US shipyard Burger Boat Company.
The Burger Boat 180 is being built in conjunction with her sistership, which has interiors by American designer Patrick Knowles. The first 54.9-metre unit will be launched from the yard's Wisconsin site in 2025, according to BOATPro, at which point she will supersede the shipyard's current flagship, the 46.8-metre Ingot, by eight metres.
"We’ve been fortunate enough to work on at least a dozen yacht collaborations with the team of craftspeople from Burger Boat Company to date," said Vripack co-creative director, Bart Bouwhuis. "For the all-new Burger 180, we relied on our intrinsic understanding of the true Burger owner and built the dream interior up from there."
Vripack's collaboration with the American yard includes the interiors of the current flagship Ingot and its contribution to the hull design of the Burger 50 Cruiser model. Gregory C. Marshall, who previously worked together on a 37.3-metre concept, has been selected for the series' exterior design.
According to the yard, the new flagship will feature “expansive interior and exterior spaces” within a 720GT package and has been "designed with entertainment, technological advances, reliability, and worldwide cruising with family and friends in mind." The aluminium yacht spans four decks with an elevator serving each level, including the 23-metre-long sundeck where a large pool and sit-up bar can be found.
Interiors feature American walnut on the floors and ceilings for a natural, calming ambience, complemented by textured fabrics by Dedar and high-gloss finishes. The living spaces are suitably cosy and casual, though there are also more lavish touches throughout, including the Calacatta Gold and Dark Emperador marble in the guest en suites.
An open-plan main saloon greets guests from the aft deck and is framed with full-height windows, letting plenty of natural light fill the living spaces. The entertainment and dining space seats up to 12 guests. Guests can enjoy further entertainment, relaxation, and al fresco dining in the upper saloon bar entertainment area. Located forward of the pilothouse – raised for ocean views - is an additional, circular lounging area.
Accommodation is for up to ten guests in four cabins. The owners’ suite spans the yacht's full 9.3-metre beam and is found on the main deck, with a private study sitting adjacent to the cabin for those with work commitments. Meanwhile, on the lower deck are four additional suites with the option to convert into two family suites.
One of her many highlights is stowage for an 11-metre tender launched via a hydraulic “stinger” system, while a touch-and-go helicopter pad sits at the foredeck to whisk guests to and from shore. With discreet access, the crew quarters will be large enough for 13 with a substantial galley and provision for long-range cruising with a walk-in refrigerator, freezer and pantry.
Power will come from a pair of Caterpillar 3512C IMO Tier II engines delivering a range of 4,000 nautical miles and 11 knots. Meanwhile, four Naiad fin stabilisers keep the model steady both at anchor and underway.
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