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2 TOP TIMES
wow
106'
RAISED PILOTHOUSE
MOTOR YACHT
TEXT BY
KATIE ROSS
INTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHY BY
BOB HARR, HEDRICH BLESSING
EXTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHY BY
BRUCE MILLER

OW is Burger’s second ACS (Advanced Construction Series) project finished to the highest imaginable quality standards by
anyone’s measure. In fact, Ron Beilman, the Director of Design stated, “Designing this yacht was one part math, one part
science and five parts art.” It is a true work-of-art!
This 106' (32.3m) classic contemporary-styled Raised Pilothouse has two guest staterooms and one full-beam master suite in the main
accommodations and quarters for four crew below decks forward. Rare quartered English brown oak is the interior wood chosen for its
warm club-like characteristics. The Burger Brochure last year provided readers with complete details on the interior and systems
throughout. With finished photography this year and an insightful interview with the owners, we are presenting a slightly different
perspective on one of our favorite vessels, WOW.
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Length overall: 106' 01'' (32.3m)
Beam molded: 22' 00'' (6.7m)
Draft: 5' 00'' (1.5m)
Max. displacement: 126 L.T.
Fuel capacity: 7,130 U.S. gallons (26,990 liters)
Fresh water capacity: 1,370 U.S. gallons (5,186 liters)
Naval architect: Burger Design Team
Interior design: Burger Design Team
Exterior styling: Burger Design Team
Engines: Caterpillar C30, 1550 bhp @ 2300 rpm
Transmissions: ZF Marine BW 2150A
Generators: Kilo-Pak 40kW (2)
Shore power converter: Asea 50kVA
AC power management: Burger A.M.P.S./
Reagan Equipment EMS Switchboard
Ship’s information monitor system: Burger B.A.S.I.C.S.
Air conditioning: Marine Air
Stabilizers: Quantum Controls QC 1000x2 w/ARC 3000
Bow thruster: Quantum QT 60
Paint: AwlGrip Insignia White
Davit/Crane: Nautical Structures EZ-3000-FB-144''
Tender: Novurania 530DL 17' 06'' (5.3m)
Electronics by: Yachtronics
Delivered: 2004
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4 TOP TIMES
An interview with the owner of WOW:
How long were you and your wife looking
for the perfect yacht?
I have owned about 20 boats in my life. When
my wife and I hit middle age, we decided to look
for the perfect yacht. In 1999 we saw the Burger
Simaron and said to ourselves, “Wow! Now here
is a company that can still build a quality boat
with old world craftsmanship.” The WOW stuck
as the name for our next perfect yacht and we
knew that it was going to be a Burger. In 2001
we bought the 101' Windrush which we enjoyed
immensely, but somehow developed the urge to
build our own perfect yacht.
What was your strategy?
The best strategy is to walk through, study and
absorb plenty of boats until you find the right
fit and finish. You cannot begin to imagine the
number of boats we have seen and toured, but
most were very disappointing.
How did you discover Burger’s Advanced
Construction Series (ACS)?
I have built houses, warehouses and office
buildings, but somehow the concept of actually
building our own yacht seemed daunting. At
the suggestion of John Todd, I visited the yard
and saw the 106' ACS project at Burger and
realized immediately that this was, in fact, our
perfect yacht.
When the yard was building the 106', they
upgraded many areas above and beyond the
original spec., before the yacht was even sold.
When I reviewed the list of Change Orders, I was
amazed and impressed. If my wife and I were
faced with the same decisions during
construction, I question whether or not we would
have had the “nerve” to make the same choices.
It is, in fact, those choices that set the boat
apart from anything that we have ever seen.
Everyone has been involved in a project where
they are confronted with a decision and a
corresponding price. Is it worth it or not? There
have been times where I have said, “No, it’s
not worth it,” and have lived to regret it.
Burger never said “No” on this project.
At what stage did you enter the project?
We came in during the last quarter of the
project, but wanted Burger to finish as planned.
Describe your experience at the end of
the project and after taking delivery.
We gave Burger permission to show the boat at
the 2004 Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show and then
took delivery shortly after. I didn’t have to deal
with financing an entire project. We closed and
I simply wrote the check!
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Did you make any major changes?
None, other than adding our own personal
pictures. We are a big fan of Burger’s interior
designer, Douglas Richey. He understands
proportions, has great vision and exquisite
taste. We loved everything – right down to
the China!
Describe how you are enjoying the boat.
We are on the boat every weekend. Due to
work demands, we have only enjoyed short
trips to Fisher Island, going up and down the
Intercoastal and the Burger Rendezvous at the
Ocean Reef Club. The Rendezvous is one of
our favorite events. We simply show up and
everything is arranged for us. The best part is
being able to spend time with other owners
who are equally as crazy about their boats!
Describe your feeling of ownership.
I have always been a big fan of Burger’s
woodwork, but just last weekend I was sitting
on the aft deck and wiped off some dew with
a squeegee. The ultra smooth surface with
rounded corners made me realize that the
metal workers and paint finishers are just as
phenomenal as the woodworkers! My mind
then drifted to the great service that we’ve
had from Burger’s Warranty Team of Joe
Wentzel and Cary Klager. All of these things
add up to one great company to deal with—
they have the whole package!
The only problem for David Ross is that he
couldn’t possibly build a prettier boat than
WOW! I
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6 BEST N SHOW
BEST N SHOW94' ENCLOSED BRIDGE MOTOR YACHT
TEXT BY KATIE ROSS
PHOTOGRAPHY BY PAMELA JONES
e are pleased to present complete photography
on Best N Show. This vessel clearly exhibits
Burger’s diversity in custom design and
construction. Obviously a more contemporary approach,
Best N Show offers “the best n choice” for Mr. and Mrs.
Bostic. Prior to starting the project, they attended several
boat shows and toured plenty of vessels. That time and
exercise enabled them to glean the “best of” criteria for
their own 94-footer.
Mr. and Mrs. Bostic were deeply involved in the project
along with Patrick Knowles and the Burger Design Team.
Patrick and the Bostics dreamed and schemed plenty of
novel ideas and the Burger squad came up with solutions.
One very unique detail is the movable sheer and chic
drapery treatment surrounding the dining table. The fabric
is mounted on an inset circular track that
gracefully defines the dining area from the
salon, while pocket doors delineate the
galley from the dining space.
The bridge deck comprises a sky lounge and
helm station thus providing massive livable space
on the main deck level. There are wing stations that
fold out on the main deck level for added docking
convenience. Yachtronics designed the “glass bridge”
whereby four large VEI monitors interchange a multitude
of data or a picture-in-picture, if desired. The list of extras
on this vessel is truly endless, particularly the exotic woods
list… Honduras mahogany, Amboynia burl, Ciricote
rosewood and lacewood. The ultra high-end A/V system,
the stonework and sculptures are all over-the-top!
Best N Show was the recipient of the 2004 Showboats
International Award for the best motor yacht under 40
meters. This is one of the most elegant and elaborate
Burgers ever built and due to a change in the Bostic’s
business plans, Best N Show is available for purchase by
a lucky buyer. I
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Beam molded: 21' 02'' (6.4m)
Draft: 5' 06'' (1.5m)
Fuel capacity: 5,100 gallons (19,304 liters)
Fresh water capacity: 1,300 gallons (4,921 liters)
Interior design: Owner / Patrick Knowles Designs / Burger Design Team
Engines: Caterpillar C30, 1550 hp @ 2300 rpm
AC power management: Burger A.M.P.S./Reagan Equipment Switchboard
Stabilizers: Quantum QC 800 with ARC Controller
Paint: AwlGrip 2 Matterhorn White
Tender: Nautica RIB 15' (4.6m)
Delivered: 2004
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LADY PAT A LITTLE SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY
Length overall: 98' 02'' (30m)
Beam molded: 20' 06'' (6.2m)
Draft: 5' 03'' (1.6m)
Engines: Caterpillar C30, 1550 bhp @ 2300 rpm
AC power management: Burger A.M.P.S./
Reagan Equipment EMS Switchboard
Stabilizers: Quantum Controls QC 800x2 w/ARC 3000
Paint: AwlGrip Matterhorn White
Tender: Avon SeaSport 490 Deluxe 16' (4.9m)
Delivered: 2004
98' RAISED PILOTHOUSE COCKPIT MOTOR YACHT
TEXT BY KATIE ROSS

T
he owners of Lady Pat, Mr. and Mrs. Horn,
exude southern hospitality to the fullest.
Back in 2002 the Horns committed to building a 98' Raised
Pilothouse Cockpit Motor Yacht. At the time, they wanted the
new Lady Pat to resemble Wimil, an existing 90' Raised
Pilothouse, but with the addition of an eight-foot cockpit. Upon
her completion, there were few similarities but a masterpiece
just the same.
The vessel is powered by the Caterpillar C30 engines and uses
Kilo-Pak 40kW generators for auxiliary power. The Burger
B.A.S.I.C.S. ship’s monitoring system is also integrated as an
effective tool for the overall operation of the vessel.
On the interior, comfortable elegance is the theme of Lady Pat
using soothing, gentle tones of soft sage and cream that blend
beautifully with the recessed paneled cherry wood, mahogany-
planked floors and black granite accents throughout. The salon
features a custom-built sofa and loveseat with matching lounge
chairs, coupled with a custom Burger designed and built cherry
dining and coffee table. The wall sconces on the mullions bring
warmth to the room against the dramatic beamed ceiling. In the
powder room there is a carved granite vessel sink on a suspended
shelf with a full-mirrored wall giving the illusion of great volume.
The foyer has a striking contrast with noché travertine stone
accented with black granite inlays. The owner’s stateroom
features a full-height upholstered wall behind the bed using the
very same pale peach and leaf pattern coverlet fabric. The light
and airy peach marble in the master baths surround the Jacuzzi
and full shower brilliantly.
The two queen-sized VIP guest suites have contrasting
characterizations; one is slightly more feminine with white and
cream colors, and the other slightly more masculine with
geometric cream and gold tones.
The main attraction in the galley is the curved center island
covered in rich black granite and the artistic circular ceiling above.
There is a delicate balance between the soft tones and bold black
accents throughout Lady Pat, making it an absolutely stunning
vessel.
The outdoor spaces on this vessel are equally incredible. The
perfectly integrated cockpit provides the owners with an outdoor
area that is close to the sea with easy access to the water… not
to mention being equipped with all the essential accoutrements
required for fun and successful deep-sea fishing.
Over the past eight months, Lady Pat has been actively cruising
the Caribbean, including St. Lucia where they visited Castries, the
Petit Piton and Gros Piton. Then the boat headed south for St.
Vincent, the Grenadines. Before heading back to the states, she
went on to explore St. Maarten and St. Barths. These are the
adventures and journeys that one imagines when designing and
building a boat. It’s really all about living the dream! I
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CONSTRUCTION
Length overall: 143' 09" (43.8m)
Beam molded: 28' 00" (8.5m)
Draft: 7' 00" (2.1m)
Engines: MTU 12V-4000, 2,735 bhp @ 2100 rpm
Transmissions: ZF Marine BW4650
Generators: Northern Lights 92kW
Shore power converter: Atlas ShorPower SPA 75 kVA
AC power management: Atlas TecPOWER A-Series
Ship’s information monitoring system: Burger B.A.S.I.C.S.
Air conditioning: Dometic
Stabilizers: Quantum Controls QC 1500x2 w/ARC 3001 Zero Speed
Paint: AwlGrip Insignia White
Tender: Castoldi Diesel Jet 21' (6.4m)
Electronics by: Larry Smith Electronics
Launch date: Spring 2006
Rendering: Steve Davis
S
ecuring the order to build the 144' (44m) Tri-deck, Mirgab
V represents a defining moment in the storied history of
Burger Boat Company. The spectacular vessel was
commissioned in early 2004 by the Alshaya family, a very well-
known and highly respected Kuwaiti family who have owned
several yachts. Managing the project for the family is the highly
experienced and meticulous team of Richard Davies and Roberta
Johnson of Technical Support Limited from Viareggio, Italy.
Mirgab V is a total “in-house” designed, engineered and built
motor yacht. Extremely capacious, it is resplendent with several
particularly interesting accoutrements that will certainly be
imitated in future luxury motor yacht designs. The yacht will be
fully ABS certified and MCA compliant.
Mirgab V’s stunning interior is designed by Douglas Richey,
A.S.I.D. of the Burger Design Team. Labeled as classic
contemporary, the interior’s defining feature is a 40" diameter,
glass-tube elevator surrounded by a circular-sculpted bronze
stairway with illuminated glass treads spanning three stories.
This incredible stairway, designed and crafted by Les Metalliers
Champenois, is grounded on all three levels with almost 1100
sq. ft (100 sq. meters) of the rarest onyx slabs. All the stone
and stonework in the yacht is being provided and hand fit by
Bigelli Marmi of Italy, representing some of the finest stone
artisans in the world.
The yacht will be powered by 12V-4000 MTU engines propelling
the semi-displacement hull form to nearly 20 knots. Launching
will take place in the spring of 2006, and the vessel will be
based in the Mediterranean on the French Riviera. With the kind
permission from the Alshaya family, Mirgab V will be on display
at the 2006 Monaco Yacht Show. I
14 UNDER CONSTRUCTION
MIRGAB V

UNDER CONSTRUCTION
TIME FOR US
Beam molded: 29' 00'' (8.8m)
Draft: 7' 00'' (2.1m)
Fresh water capacity: 3,500 U.S gallons (13,249 liters)
Interior design: Vripack
Engines: Caterpillar 3508B, 1000 bhp @ 1600 rpm
Transmissions: Reintjes WVS 430
Generators: Northern Lights M1066A1.11 130kW (2)
Shore power converter: ASEA 125 kVA
AC power management: Atlas TecPOWER Switchboard
Ship’s information monitor system: TBD
Air conditioning: N.R. Koeling b.v.
Paint: AwlGrip
Davit/Crane: Structor Dual Direction OBC 3000 (2)
Tender: Novurania EQ600XL 20' (6.1m) / Novurania 460DL 15' (4.6m)
Electronics by: TBD
Launch date: Fall 2006
Rendering: Vripack
T
he drive to strive for perfection is a philosophy shared by
the Midwestern U.S. owners of Time For Us and the
Burger Shipyard. With such a talented pool of players on
this design/build team, perfection will become reality in creating
a luxurious and voluminous global exploration yacht.
Vripack Design and Engineering of The Netherlands has been
contracted to develop the interior design details and to provide
the engineering for this vessel. The Burger Design Team has
designed the general arrangement as well as the exterior profile
styling, and will work closely with Vripack to support and execute
the entire mission.
The hull and superstructure are well underway on the 154-foot
Tri-deck, which is scheduled to be finished in time for the 2006
Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show. The interior design and
accompanying renderings created by Vripack were met with
overwhelming approval by the owners, as well as the shipyard,
and have been put into motion.
The timing couldn’t possibly have been better, given the $2+
million investment that Burger made in state-of-the-art, high-
tech joiner equipment over this past
year. Combining the artistic design
elements with the new custom, dual-axis CNC
router, CNC support equipment, a computerized
digitizer and fully custom software means the
possibilities are absolutely endless.
Raised and fielded Honduras mahogany paneling with molded
corners and curved details throughout is destined to be nothing
short of stunning. The overall neo-classical motif is further
enhanced by the Myrtle-burl inlayed pillars and columns. A full-
sized elevator will provide accessibility to all four deck levels.
The owners intend to charter Time For Us which will be ABS
certified and fully MCA compliant. As this yacht represents
Burger’s largest pleasure craft built to date, one can only
imagine the pride that is shared in building this remarkable
project and the anticipated celebration upon her completion. I
UNDER CONSTRUCTION 15

ARETI I & ARETI IIRussian Twins
Length overall: 126' 08" (38.6m)
Beam molded: 26' 06" (8.1m)
Draft: 6' 00" (1.8m)
Interior designer: Burger Design Team
Engines: Caterpillar 3508-B DITA V-8 at 1835 rpm
Transmissions: ZF Marine 3050
Generators: Northern Lights MP445H 65kW (2)
Shore power converter: Atlas ShorPOWER 75kVA
AC power management system: Atlas TecPOWER Switchboard
Ship’s information monitoring system: Burger B.A.S.I.C.S.
Stabilizers: Quantum Controls QC-1000x4 w/ARC3001 Zero - Speed
Bow thruster: Quantum QT120-20"
Davit/Crane: Nautical Structures EZ4000-FB
Tender: Novurania 17' (5.2m)
Electronics by: TBA
Photo by: Michael Scammon
T
he “Twins”, Areti I and Areti II are progressing as planned
for a targeted launch date of April and June of 2007. The
young Russian owner has chosen to build two identical
yachts, due to business interests that he has in Russia/Europe
and in the U.S. This will give him constant access to his boats in
both regions to entertain family and business associates. After a
recent visit to the shipyard, the owner showed tremendous
enthusiasm with the construction progress and the entire
design/build process itself.
The exterior is classically styled and the interior is traditionally
designed with recessed paneled Makoré and wonderful fluted
column details throughout. The owner has a great interest in fine
art that will play a major role in the ultimate interior décor.
Configured with main deck level master suites and four large
guest staterooms below decks, Areti I and Areti II are being built
to ABS A1-AMS certification and full MCA compliance.
Obviously, building two identical yachts is a brilliant business
decision. In fact, we are seeing this strategy grow in
popularity with other owners. For a custom shipyard to have a
couple of identical projects underway, well… that’s about
“as good as it gets!” I

SYCARA
Beam molded: 26' 06'' (8.1m)
Draft: 6' 00'' (1.8m)
Fresh water capacity: 1,200 U.S gallons (4,541 liters)
Naval architect: Bruce King & Burger Design Team
Interior design: Ken Freivokh & Burger Design Team
Engines: Caterpillar C18, 600 bhp (448 bKw) @ 1800 rpm
Transmissions: Reintjes model WAF 244
Generators: Kohler 80EOZ (2)
Shore power converter: ASEA 75kVA
AC power management: TBD
Ship’s information monitor system: SIMON
Stabilizers: Quantum Controls QC 1000x2 w/ARC 3001 Zero-Speed
Paint: AwlGrip Mystique Blue/Snow White
Davit/Crane: Nautical Structures EZ-4000-EB
Tender: Elco 24' (7.3m)
Launch date: Summer 2007
Rendering by: Steve Davis
T
he entire yachting industry seems to be completely
captivated by the anticipation of a yacht so appealing in its
allure and charm. The 1920’s styled 143-foot (44m), fantail
cruiser, Sycara, is a true eye-catcher.
After designing and building several other yachts, Mr. and Mrs.
Catena are longing to recapture the splendor, grace and romance
of an era gone by in their newest yacht, Sycara. This project is
the culmination of a dream the Catenas have had for more than
twenty years. Essentially, the traditionally-styled exterior and
interior will be juxtaposed with contemporary engineering and
high-tech, state-of-the-art machinery and equipment.
An impressive collaboration of “high profile” experts are involved
in the design and execution of this yacht including first and
foremost: the Catenas, with their wealth of yachting experience
and yacht-building knowledge; their highly experienced and
talented project manager Steve Narkawicz; Bruce King with his
classic schooner bow and fantail stern hull design; the Burger
Design Team who created the exterior styling and will engineer
the yacht’s systems and equipment; Craig Beale of Pure Detail
who developed the interior layout; and Ken Freivokh who has
been appointed to define the interior design and exterior details
true to the period.
With much excitement, the keel was laid in August 2005 using
the ultra high strength, highly corrosion resistant marine alloy,
Alustar. This vessel will have a collection of equipment, systems
and features that will completely separate her from the various
recent attempts at recreating this unique vintage of yachts.
While the Catenas have cruised distant ports of the world with
their other vessels, the vision for this “family yacht” is to see
America and its surrounding waters such as the Great Lakes, the
barge system canals, its mighty rivers and the Intracoastal
Waterways. As the yacht is designed with a relatively shallow draft
and excellent seakeeping characteristics, she will also make
regular excursions to the Bahamas and the Caribbean. I
Practice Makes Perfect
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B U R G E R E X C H A N G E
Beam molded: 28' 00'' (8.5m)
Draft: 7' 00'' (2.1m)
Max. displacement 325 L.T.
Naval architect: Vripack/Burger Design Team
Interior design: Andrew Winch Designs/Burger Design Team
Exterior styling: Andrew Winch Designs/Burger Design Team
Engines: Caterpillar 3412E DITA, 1000 bhp @ 2100 rpm
Transmissions: ZF Marine
Generators: Northern Lights M1064T2 65kW (2)
Shore power converter: Atlas ShorPOWER Classic 75kVA
AC power management: Atlas TecPOWER Switchboard
Air conditioning: TBD
Davit/Crane: Nautical Structures SL-3000-OC
Tender: Castoldi Jet 15' (4.6m)
Electronics by: TBD
Rendering by: Andrew Winch Designs
SEA OWL
E
ver since Burger made the commitment to completely reconstruct
and retool its shipyard to design and build only fully-classed and
MCA certified megayachts in the 115' -180' (35m-55m) size
range, the average length of the six projects currently in-house is 140'
(43m). Ironically, that is precisely the size of the latest project, Sea Owl,
a 140' (43m) Tri-deck being commissioned by an experienced yachting
family from Long Island, New York. Though the family is quite
experienced in developing and managing projects of great magnitude,
this is their first custom yacht design and construction project.
Sea Owl comes to life as the result of an impressive collaboration
between the Burger Design Team, Vripack Marine Engineering of The
Netherlands and Andrew Winch Designs of The UK. This full-
displacement Tri-deck will be configured with a transom garage for the
tender and water toys, a fog-mist sprinkler system, zero-speed
stabilization, and will utilize the ultra high strength, highly corrosion
resistant marine alloy, Alustar. She will be powered by Caterpillar
engines rated for continuous operation and engineered with all state-
of-the-art mechanical and electrical systems.
Sea Owl, built to ABS A1-AMS Certification and full MCA compliance
is not intended for charter, but will be enjoyed by family and friends as
their plans include extensively cruising distant ports around the world. I
140' Tri-Deck
Original Name Original Owner Year Hull Description New Owner New Name
LADY LARSA Scottie Pippen 2001 491C 85' Alum. MY Ana Star Ltd. ANASTAR
LAD N9LD, Inc 1999 486C 103' Alum. CPMY NewVida Marine NEW VIDA
LADY GRACE MARIE Benson Trans Co. 1998 484C 107' Alum. RPMY Silver Seas Marine SILVER SEAS
EVELYN U John & Evelyn Uznis 1997 481C 85' Alum. RPMY Tim and Noreen Brown ROAMIN HOLIDAY
GRINDSTONE F. Eugene Dixon, Jr. 1985 453C 100' Alum. RPMY Michael Goldberg TWILIGHT
PARADOX James M. Doubleday 1986 451C 87' Alum. MY Marine Service Corp. SUMMERTIME
J-MAR Infinity, Inc. 1974 319C 66' Alum. HSBT Ken Burson KATERINA
CACHE William Gruenerwald 1970 248C 66' Alum. CR Robert Madden GARBO
SEA BURD William T. Collins 1965 165C 74' Alum. HSBT Jehu Hand ?
HAZEL G III Excel Truck Service 1960 009C 63' Alum. CR William Blanton GYPSY
T
he Burger Exchange reflects changes in ownership that have been brought to our attention. We list only the original owner and
the current owner, even though there are frequently owners in between. Please send your updates, along with the hull number (if
available), to the Marketing Department at Burger Boat Company.

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e are proud to
represent several
exceptional yachts
at the upcoming 2005
Ft. Lauderdale International
Boat Show. The Burger
Team will be available at
two locations. Please
review the details below
for locations and yachts
on display.
BURGER BOAT
COMPANY
Bahia Mar Yacht Builders
& Designers Tent
Booth 726
BURGER
YACHT SALES
Hall of Fame Marina
Floating Dock
BURGER RENDEZVOUS 2005-2006
The largest gathering to date of Burger
Owners, guests and sponsors, took place at the Ocean Reef
Club last February celebrating the 2005 Burger Rendezvous. The “Mardi Gras”
themed event kicked off with a cocktail reception at the magnificent home of Mr. and Mrs.
Goldstein, owners of the Burger Victory. The next morning was the well-attended Captain/Owner
Roundtable where crew members and Burger owners exchange a healthy dialog of trends, experiences and
technologies. Golf enthusiasts demonstrated their talents at the 2005 Burger Golf Classic where Mr. and Mrs. Townsend,
owners of the Burger Carry-On, played a major role in coordinating the event. The wildly popular Yacht Hop had an added dimension
this year, a little friendly competition for the “best” engine room. The judges, Cary Klager and Joe Wentzel of Burger, were extremely
impressed with the pristine engine rooms and found great difficulty in determining a winner! Kudos to the captains, crew members and owners
for their grueling efforts, dedication and commitment to prepare for this competition. The women had a special seminar of their own. They
explored the opulent world of Hermès, learning the history and appreciating the brand’s mass appeal. Everyone rocked at the Burger Ball
and the Crew Party with dinner and dancing into the night and morning… The weekend concluded with Pam Jones coordinating an aerial
shoot of the yachts in attendance.
For 2006, the popular vote favored the return to Ocean Reef. All Burger owners are invited to join us February 9-12, 2006 for a grand time
or just for the mystery of it all. Guaranteed to be a killer event! Contact: Katie Ross 920-686-5104 / kross@burgerboat.com or Wendy
Schneider 920-686-5146 / wschneider@burgerboat.com I
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Additional shows for burger
The Yacht & Brokerage Show • February 16-20, 2006
Palm Beach Boat Show • March 23-26, 2006
Monaco Yacht Show • September 20-23, 2006
See You at the Show…
Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show
TIME FOR US
Slip #303
118' Trinity Raised
Pilothouse – 1999
BEST N SHOW
Slip #307
94' Burger Enclosed
Bridge – 2004
Featured story on page 6
WIMIL
Slip #305A
90' Burger Raised
Pilothouse – 2002
SILVER SEAS
Slip #305
78' Burger Flybridge
Motor Yacht – 1982

20 INSIDE BURGER
WHO ARE THE PEOPLE AT BURGER BOAT?
By Nancy Melcher
As Told Through the Eyes of Burger’s Director of H.R.
Who are the people of Burger Boat Company?
They are 330 (at this moment) of the finest leaders, technicians,
craftspeople, artisans, shipwrights – each and every one world class
– handpicked for their unique gifts and talents.
There is clearly a level of passion here not seen in many
companies… how do you sustain it?
Each person is inspired individually and by a variety of sources, but
together we celebrate the opportunity to create, to be excellent, to
continuously grow and be challenged. This community of high
performance professionals inspires all of us to reach for more, for
our customers, our company and one another.
How has Burger’s tremendous growth and expansion
affected the human side of the business?
First and foremost, we are energized by it and inspired to deliver an
unprecedented range and series of world class vessels. We are
grateful for this moment to shine and to demonstrate our collective
skills and talents.
We know the world is watching and are cautious and more
deliberate than ever in creating these magnificent boats we love.
We are planning more, communicating better, training, re-training
and cross-training. We are restructuring to lead effectively and
certainly are hiring more – 125 more people since January, 2005.
Where have the new hires come from?
From near and far; as close as down the street, as far as Australia,
California, Florida, Germany, Holland, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, and
Tennessee.
What qualities do these people have in common?
High integrity; highly-skilled; a track record of accomplishment;
creative-minded; passionately committed; collaborative by nature;
effective communicators.
Isn’t that standard difficult to realize?
We could not settle for less; to do so would compromise our
product, our customer and our tradition. So we search daily and
actively for talent in all arenas, form creative partnerships and often
examine a full range of applicants before a hiring decision can be
made.
After hiring, how do you continue to invest
in your employees?
Once hired, we must devote effective leadership and essential
resources to develop the potential of each and every associate.
Certain trades must be fully certified and/or licensed.
Burger University was established formally to serve as a continuous
learning resource for our employees. Strengthening their specific
competencies has been our collective responsibility.
What challenges await Burger Boat Company
and its people?
I Continuing to build strong, effective leaders and teams
I Continuing to provide a safe and collaborative work
environment
I Continuing to identify & maximize talent, empowering people
and process
I Continuing to nurture and reward people for excellence in
performance I
Rebuilding a
19th Century Yard
I
t was a bittersweet day for the Burger yard on August 15th,
2005, when the historic Hull Shop came down in a matter of
six hours. The demolition of the old structure was necessary
for safety reasons along with the continued strategy of
completely rebuilding the Burger yard which is in the midst of a
massive facilities expansion.
Weathered by sun, snow, sleet and rain, this solidly built
structure has housed the construction of more than 500 hulls.
Over the last 113 years, many famous families such as the
Walgreens, Mellons, Dodges, Armours, Doubledays, Krocs,
Kaisers, Reynolds and Woolworths have seen their hulls come to
life in this 1890’s era post and beam building.
This event represents the end of a symbolic era for Burger Boat
Company as well as ushering in a new era of tremendous growth
and impending prosperity. I

INSIDE BURGER 21
Burger Boat Company – Monaco
Celebrates a Grand Reception
I
n early February 2005 Burger Boat Company hosted a week
long grand reception, celebrating the opening of Burger Boat
Company – Monaco. Located at 11 bis rue Princesse Antoinette
near Port Hercules in a beautifully renovated belle-époque building
in the heart of Monaco, the new office represents a direct line of
communication to the European market.
Members of the European brokerage community, several yacht
owners, captains and media came together for the presentation
and celebration. Guy Marchal, Burger’s European Business
Manager, along with David Ross, Burger’s President and CEO,
hosted the reception. The Monaco office will serve as the
European center for worldwide information and service, as well
as a means to help alleviate some of the language and the time
zone challenges. Guy Marchal will actively support the brokerage
community in their efforts to promote the Burger brand and
emphasize the superb quality and attributes of a Burger yacht.
One of the major
highlights of the
presentation was
the unveiling of a
122' (37.2m) Tri-
deck motor yacht
designed
specifically with
features attractive
to the European
owner. This sleek,
sophisticated design is fully MCA compliant and clearly
demonstrates Burger’s diversity and commitment to the
European market.
If you are in the neighborhood, Guy would be most pleased to
welcome you to our new European headquarters. I
Open House
B
urger Boat Company hosted its first public Open House on
May 7, 2005. Uncertain of the response, estimates were
made at between 500-1000 people. The Burger volunteer
team of organizers were shocked, but still prepared, for the
onslaught of 5,000 attendees who actually did arrive for a tour!
For many, experiencing the remarkable world of building luxury
yachts was something out of a fairy tale. Viewing the six projects
underway at various stages gave viewers an excellent
understanding and unique overview of the shipbuilding process.
For members of the community who witnessed the construction of
the new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that was completed
in September 2004, seeing all four massive construction bays
filled to capacity just eight months later was truly unbelievable!
Everyone enjoyed the traditional fare of brats and burgers, plenty
of kid’s activities and a grand sale of Burger clothing and
accessories. The employees were bursting with pride as the
thousands of people walked through the hallowed grounds of
Burger Boat Company – the vast majority for the first time ever. I
Burger Website
A
fter launching the new Burger website at the 2004 Ft.
Lauderdale International Boat Show, the web architects
from Suitcase Interactive are currently executing Phase 2
of the site. The new phase will incorporate the following:
-Introducing the Current Client Section
-Adding Russian translation
-Improving the overall aesthetics
-Enhancing the Owner’s Section
-Adding a Captain’s Section
-Expanding the History Section
-Adding a Rendezvous Section
-Enhancing the News / Media Section
-Adding an on-line Job Application Form
Please continue to explore the site and give us any suggestions
that you feel would improve the experience. I
Employee Appreciation Event
T
he annual Employee Appreciation Event took place on
September 14, 2005. Employees and retirees came together
to celebrate and honor our dedicated staff. The company
proudly recognized 81 employees who have five+ years of service
and 50 employees with more than ten years.
Burger executives also used the occasion to introduce the
Excellence Award, representing the Company’s most prestigious
and highest honor bestowed upon an employee. The first
Excellence Award was presented to Mark Gagnon, whose
performance, dedication and commitment have far exceeded
management’s expectations. As Director of Manufacturing, he has
shown courage and leadership during some of the most difficult
times and situations. Mark has excellent judgment, fantastic
nurturing skills and strong leadership skills. It is employees like this
that make a good company great! I
Pictured: Nancy Melcher, Henry Chriss, Mark Gagnon, David Ross, Jim Ruffolo.

22 INSIDE BURGER
The Inspiration for
an Employee Video
TEXT BY HENRY CHRISS
T
he inspiration to write what is now the
narrative to the video “Essence of Burger”
came from recognizing a simple truth; we
were living perhaps the most notable milestone
to date of the Burger Legacy and this time the
story is about the people behind the name. The
video itself brought to life the words and allowed
us to immortalize the Burger employee.
There is a lot of material about the legacy of
Henry Burger and others who took the helm of
this company but it is difficult to find an
enlightening story about the Burger Employee;
the group of craftsmen, artisans and such that
commit at least one third of their lives to this
company.
How could this video capture everything that I
had experienced here and believed to be the
essence of Burger? It had to capture the spirit of
the Burger Employee that has lived for over 142
years and fuels the passion that exists within the
Burger culture.
My ultimate vision:
To express, in the presence of the entire Burger
Team, the sincere appreciation so many of us
have for the skills and contributions they have
made as professionals and the commitment they
have made as people.
Finally, it seemed appropriate to share the story
with others outside of the walls of Burger Boat
Company. Hopefully, the video has met the
approval of every Burger employee.
Special thanks to Mr. Pat Young of Young
Communications for his expertise in videography,
David and Katie Ross for their creative direction
and Nancy Melcher for shedding the first tear.
The Script Behind the Video
I have seen many things in my life. All of which have helped to create
the mystery that is me. In my early years, Abraham Lincoln was in
office, the country was divided and for many, dreams and freedom took
on a very different meaning. As for me, my freedom existed mostly in my
craft. My dream was to be the best at what I did and that was to build
the best boats that I could. It seemed that many shared the same
desires for freedom through living out their dreams and they stood along
side of me. They were also great craftsmen but they were much more
than that. They were my friends, my neighbors and in some instances, my
family. Together, we would battle the odds, battle the system and put
our craft toward helping our countrymen battle the world.
I’ve seen the transition of power from wind to steam to gas, from
dictatorships to democracies and from father to son. I’ve been cursed by
the doors of this great company closing and blessed once again upon
their reopening. In all that I’ve seen, I have chosen only to see the best
within it all. I’ve chosen not to be like those that spend far too much
time thinking about far too much that can go far too wrong. I feel sorry
for them for they will accomplish nothing and put to little use a craft
that has made truth of dreams.
I’ve been a part of a revolution that has led us to this place of
prominence. A revolution of change not in what we do but how we do it.
It is a revolution that has placed me alongside those who share the same
passion and emotion for the craft, the cause and ultimately, the
customer. From my earliest days, my focus has always been on my
customers, their lives, their needs and their dreams.
I’ve seen many things in my life and faced many challenges. There were
times when I knew I could fail, and times when I actually thought I
should, but never once did I ever believe I would… nor did my customer.
Though I cannot predict the future, I am clear on the role that I must
play in plotting its course. It is a course paved with the passion,
dedication, teamwork and spirit of the fine Burger craftsmen and the
vision of our leaders. It is a course that, if we all remain steadfast, will
lead to a future of growth, prosperity and dreams realized.
And so, through all that I have seen and experienced both good and bad,
I stand poised and prepared with my team beside me awaiting the next
challenge.
Because I know, in all that I am, my craft, my dream, and my freedom
lives on with every vessel launched bearing the name Burger. And behind
the Burger Name is my own. I
A
fter the successful acquisition of Burger Boat Company 13 years ago, I’ve been continually asked what attracted
me to the company in the first place. Very simply, it was the pedigree of the name, the long-standing reputation
for high quality, the strong work ethic of the area’s incredible craftspeople and their then 38-years of collective
expertise in aluminum fabrication.
During the year-and-a-half acquisition process, I began thoroughly researching the pros and cons of aluminum as a
ship construction material as well as all of the contemporary materials used in large custom luxury yacht construction.
As the new owner and with the Company being reorganized, I certainly had the option to go in any one of several
directions. However, at the end of my research, I found aluminum to be an extraordinary material with numerous
advantages for luxury yacht construction.
As a boat building material, aluminum is very clean and safe to work with and, being lighter than steel, is easier for a
shipyard yard to handle. Easier handling means greater speed with which the material can be worked. That translates to labor savings and, in a
shipyard, labor and time mean money. The slightly higher material cost of marine grade aluminum alloy is certainly more than offset by the
reduced labor costs for assembly, dressing, and cosmetic finishing and by the vessel’s lower long-term maintenance expenses.
Aluminum construction offers many major advantages for owners seeking long-term protection of their investment. In that respect, the precise
calculability of aluminum allows for very easy repairability. In fact, welded aluminum construction is readily repaired to 100% of original strength
Why Aluminum? by David Ross, President & CEO
continued on back cover

INSIDE BURGER 23
Burger Trawlers?
N
o, Burger is not known for building custom trawlers. But
in these days of rapidly increasing fuel costs boaters are
placing hull efficiency higher up on their wish lists. Back
in 1981 Burger built Golden Eye, a very attractive 52' trawler
which, with a little over 900 gallons of fuel boasts a cruising
range of nearly a thousand nautical miles. In 2003 Burger
delivered the 112' Top Times, which has a cruising range of nearly
five thousand miles. But these are displacement hulls and
exceptions to the rule for Burger which has for many years relied
on the semi-displacement hull designs of Sparkman and Stephens,
Jack Hargrave, and more recently, Don O’Keeffe, Burger’s in-
house naval architect. These designs, built exclusively of
aluminum, enable cruise speeds of 15-20 knots while carrying
plenty of fuel and offering moderate draft. But as any Burger
owner will tell you, these yachts will also cruise very well at
displacement speeds and will deliver excellent range when
needed. Furthermore, they neither roll excessively in a seaway,
nor do their hulls pound into head seas, thanks to a typically fine
entry and a molded chine forward hardening to a more distinct
chine further aft. Additionally, there is a fair amount of deadrise
from a full length keel which carries all the way aft to the
transom. A combination of athwartship framing and longitudinal
stiffeners adds tremendous strength to the overall hull form. Built
with a series of four to five watertight bulkheads and integral
tankage, Henry Burger liked to say that his boats might as well be
carved from a solid block of aluminum.
Burgers have crossed oceans on a number of well documented
occasions, on both sides of our continent. One of the early
cruising guides to the Hawaiian Islands was authored by a Burger
owner visiting aboard his own craft. Another owner made
repeated crossings from Florida to his ancestral home in Spain,
while still another had his delivery crew bring his 72' Burger,
appropriately named Astrea, all the way home to the Greek Isles.
A Canadian friend of ours, residing in Vancouver, makes biannual
treks non-stop between the Puget Sound and San Diego.
The point is, Burgers are as fine a trawler as anyone can find,
while still affording not only a beautiful hull profile loaded with
creature comforts, but also offering the versatility of planing
speed performance whenever desired. I
Hello Darrell,
Hope this e-mail finds you well and enjoying life in
Monaco. I am currently managing the build of Mr. Catena’s
Classic Project at Burger Boat Company. I understand that
you are considering Burger for a new build project and thought
I might share with you my comments about the shipyard.
My original visit to Burger was over a year ago and I
still recall the apprehension I had concerning Burger’s ability
to build the Classic yacht. My apprehension rapidly faded
during that first visit and my belief in Burger has grown each
time I visit the shipyard. The enormous effort Burger has
undertaken to renew their facility to date is very impressive and
the renovations are still continuing. The large heated new-build
sheds are first class and the CNC/CAC machinery they have
purchased is equivalent to that of the best known yards.
The machinery chosen to be fitted and the manner in which it
is installed exceed most yards and are equal to the best North
European standard. The design and installation of piping and
electrical systems is equal to the best known yards and exceeds
the standard of most. In regards to the capabilities of the
fairing and painting team, I share Ian McDonald’s statement
that “Burger is producing one of the best new construction paint
jobs with excellent fairing”.
While the great facility, modern equipment and quality
construction procedures bring Burger to the status of the best
aluminum yacht builder in America, it is the personnel that make
it a reality. From the upper management to the floor sweepers,
the personnel at Burger demonstrate an incredible spirit and
continuous positive attitude that is only exceeded by the pride
they feel for each yacht they create. The design and engineering
staff is not only well experienced and knowledgeable, but they
are a pleasure to work with and are open to new concepts and
procedures.
I’ll close by saying
that if you and your client
select Burger as the
shipyard to build the new
construction project neither
of you will be disappointed
and the client will have
many enjoyable years of
cruising. If you visit the
yard in the future please
contact me.
Be Well,
Steven Narkawicz
BURGER YACHT SALES
TEXT BY JOHN TODD
T
he following is a letter written by Steve Narkawicz, the
owner’s representative on the 143' Classic Fantail Cruiser,
Sycara. Steve commands enormous respect in the industry
as a marine surveyor, engineer and project manager. Recently, a
yacht broker in Europe asked him if he would recommend the
Burger Yard for a potential new build project.
His endorsement is as follows:
INSIDE BURGER 23
PHOTOBYGENEGAUTHIER

and integrity. And modifications such as hull length extensions, cockpit additions, flybridge
alterations and technical upgrades can be easily executed with absolutely no compromise
whatsoever in structural integrity or ultimate durability.
As a marine structural material, aluminum is remarkably uniform and predictable in its mechanical
properties. Additionally, those properties can be accurately delivered with straightforward quality
control checks. In contrast, the mechanical properties of non-metals generally vary widely from
batch to batch. Wood, for example, differs greatly not only from species to species but from tree
to tree.
Consequently, the ultimate mechanical properties of a wooden structure depend very heavily on
the skill of the person selecting the lumber.
The same is true of fiberglass reinforced plastics (FRP). While the constituent materials (Kevlar,
carbon-fiber, polymer matrix resins) are relatively uniform, the resulting properties of the finished
laminate depend heavily on the manner in which the constituents have been assembled. These
factors include the resin-to-reinforcing ratio achieved, the integrity of the core-to-laminate bond,
the exact selection of reinforcing fabrics and the order in which they have been put together.
Needless to say, for FRP to achieve its maximum mechanicals requires an exceedingly high level of
quality control. And, in practice, the ultimate product is subject to far greater potential variation
than aluminum, or for that matter, steel construction.
For a given set of strength and stiffness requirements, the primary structural weight of an
aluminum vessel will generally be about half that of a steel one. Reduced structural weight brings
with it certain direct benefits. For a given designed displacement, less structural weight directly
translates into more load carrying ability which, in turn, usually means more fuel capacity and
greater range. Also, less structural weight means reduced displacement, hence less resistance,
higher speeds and greater economy of operation.
In an environment as hostile to materials as the sea, undoubtedly the most important benefit of
aluminum is its inherent resistance to corrosion. Corrosion resistance determines both the service
life and the operational reliability of the equipment. More than 50 years of worldwide commercial,
recreational and military experience under the most diverse maritime conditions clearly shows that
vessels constructed in the 5000 series marine grade aluminum alloys can easily remain in service
for several decades without sustaining any measurable corrosion.
Aluminum’s superior resistance to saltwater corrosion occurs naturally. Exposed to the elements,
aluminum alloys form a tightly bonded permanent film of natural oxide on the metal’s surface
which renders the material passive to the environment. This oxide formation protects the
underlying parent metal from further corrosive activity.
Additionally, aluminum is low on the galvanic scale and, therefore, must be assiduously protected
from electrolytic attack. This maintenance can also be kept to a minimum with the regular
monitoring and changing of protective zinc anodes.
Integral bottom tankage is a major benefit of aluminum hull construction which produces several
distinct advantages. It raises volumetric efficiency and lowers the center of gravity for increased
stability by utilizing the tank baffles and tank tops as structural, load bearing members. This
construction design creates a tremendously strong and stiff box-beam backbone which serves
excellently to resist the hogging and sagging loads typically found over time in a large yachts main
deck and superstructure.
The current configuration of the 6000 series marine alloy T-bar and bulb-T extrusion stock in the
construction of transverse framing and longitudinal stringing yields superior section modulus
(bending strength) and moment of inertia (structural rigidity). This modern construction method
makes the yacht’s structure capable of sustaining far greater dynamic loads while reducing the use
of deep web frames which tend to interfere with machinery and accommodations arrangements.
Aluminum mega-yacht construction is currently exceeding the 165 foot plus range which until
now has been predominantly the exclusive preserve of steel. Today’s discriminating buyers are
demanding improved efficiency, quieter operation, increased performance and higher speeds. As
such, naval architects, designers and buyers alike are facing the reality that, even in heavier
displacement vessels, it’s preferable to carry weight in the form of fuel and water rather than
structure.
It is important to note that the body of accumulated knowledge and experience in the aluminum
boat building field is now more than 50 years old. Additionally, during that time, the secondary
market has well-documented the investment quality of the material. There is little doubt we will
continue to see improvements and refinements in the structural efficiency of finely engineered
aluminum yachts. It is safe to say that aluminum luxury yacht construction is here to stay for a
very long time.
Finally, you can build a fine yacht from wood, steel, fiberglass, composites, aluminum, titanium or
cupro-nickel. Certainly, each of these contemporary materials has inherent advantages and
disadvantages regarding structural weight, first cost and
required maintenance. However, at the end of the day, it is
not the tools or the material used but rather the skill of the
architects, designers, engineers and craftsmen that
ultimately determines the success of a luxury motor yacht. I
BURGER BOAT COMPANY
1811 SPRING STREET
MANITOWOC, WI 54220
phone 920-684-1600
fax 920-684-6555
www.burgerboat.com
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