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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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An interview with the owner of WOW:

How long were you and your wife lookingfor the perfect yacht?

I have owned about 20 boats in my life. Whenmy wife and I hit middle age, we decided to lookfor the perfect yacht. In 1999 we saw the BurgerSimaron and said to ourselves, “Wow! Now hereis a company that can still build a quality boatwith old world craftsmanship.” The WOW stuckas the name for our next perfect yacht and weknew that it was going to be a Burger. In 2001we bought the 101' Windrush which we enjoyedimmensely, but somehow developed the urge tobuild our own perfect yacht.

What was your strategy?

The best strategy is to walk through, study andabsorb plenty of boats until you find the rightfit and finish. You cannot begin to imagine thenumber of boats we have seen and toured, butmost were very disappointing.

How did you discover Burger’s AdvancedConstruction Series (ACS)?

I have built houses, warehouses and officebuildings, but somehow the concept of actuallybuilding our own yacht seemed daunting. Atthe suggestion of John Todd, I visited the yardand saw the 106' ACS project at Burger andrealized immediately that this was, in fact, ourperfect yacht.

When the yard was building the 106', theyupgraded many areas above and beyond theoriginal spec., before the yacht was even sold.When I reviewed the list of Change Orders, I wasamazed and impressed. If my wife and I werefaced with the same decisions duringconstruction, I question whether or not we wouldhave had the “nerve” to make the same choices.It is, in fact, those choices that set the boatapart from anything that we have ever seen.

Everyone has been involved in a project wherethey are confronted with a decision and acorresponding price. Is it worth it or not? Therehave been times where I have said, “No, it’snot 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 theproject, but wanted Burger to finish as planned.

Describe your experience at the end ofthe project and after taking delivery.

We gave Burger permission to show the boat atthe 2004 Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show and thentook delivery shortly after. I didn’t have to dealwith financing an entire project. We closed andI simply wrote the check!

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Did you make any major changes?

None, other than adding our own personalpictures. We are a big fan of Burger’s interiordesigner, Douglas Richey. He understandsproportions, has great vision and exquisitetaste. We loved everything – right down tothe China!

Describe how you are enjoying the boat.

We are on the boat every weekend. Due towork demands, we have only enjoyed shorttrips to Fisher Island, going up and down theIntercoastal and the Burger Rendezvous at theOcean Reef Club. The Rendezvous is one ofour favorite events. We simply show up andeverything is arranged for us. The best part isbeing able to spend time with other ownerswho are equally as crazy about their boats!

Describe your feeling of ownership.

I have always been a big fan of Burger’swoodwork, but just last weekend I was sittingon the aft deck and wiped off some dew witha squeegee. The ultra smooth surface withrounded corners made me realize that themetal workers and paint finishers are just asphenomenal as the woodworkers! My mindthen drifted to the great service that we’vehad from Burger’s Warranty Team of JoeWentzel and Cary Klager. All of these thingsadd up to one great company to deal with—they have the whole package!

The only problem for David Ross is that hecouldn’t possibly build a prettier boat thanWOW! �

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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. �

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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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10 LADY PAT

LADY PATA 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


The 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 Patusing soothing, gentle tones of soft sage and cream that blendbeautifully with the recessed paneled cherry wood, mahogany-planked floors and black granite accents throughout. The salonfeatures a custom-built sofa and loveseat with matching loungechairs, coupled with a custom Burger designed and built cherrydining and coffee table. The wall sconces on the mullions bringwarmth to the room against the dramatic beamed ceiling. In thepowder room there is a carved granite vessel sink on a suspendedshelf with a full-mirrored wall giving the illusion of great volume.The foyer has a striking contrast with noché travertine stoneaccented with black granite inlays. The owner’s stateroomfeatures a full-height upholstered wall behind the bed using thevery same pale peach and leaf pattern coverlet fabric. The lightand airy peach marble in the master baths surround the Jacuzziand 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! �

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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

Securing the order to build the 144' (44m) Tri-deck, MirgabV represents a defining moment in the storied history ofBurger 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 ownedseveral yachts. Managing the project for the family is the highlyexperienced and meticulous team of Richard Davies and RobertaJohnson of Technical Support Limited from Viareggio, Italy.

Mirgab V is a total “in-house” designed, engineered and builtmotor yacht. Extremely capacious, it is resplendent with severalparticularly interesting accoutrements that will certainly be

imitated in future luxury motor yacht designs. The yacht will befully 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 classiccontemporary, the interior’s defining feature is a 40" diameter,glass-tube elevator surrounded by a circular-sculpted bronzestairway with illuminated glass treads spanning three stories.This incredible stairway, designed and crafted by Les MetalliersChampenois, is grounded on all three levels with almost 1100sq. ft (100 sq. meters) of the rarest onyx slabs. All the stoneand stonework in the yacht is being provided and hand fit byBigelli Marmi of Italy, representing some of the finest stoneartisans in the world.

The yacht will be powered by 12V-4000 MTU engines propellingthe semi-displacement hull form to nearly 20 knots. Launchingwill take place in the spring of 2006, and the vessel will bebased in the Mediterranean on the French Riviera. With the kindpermission from the Alshaya family, Mirgab V will be on displayat the 2006 Monaco Yacht Show. �

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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.

Stabilizers: Quantum Controls QC 1000x4 w/ARC 3001 Zero Speed


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

The drive to strive for perfection is a philosophy shared bythe Midwestern U.S. owners of Time For Us and theBurger Shipyard. With such a talented pool of players on

this design/build team, perfection will become reality in creatinga luxurious and voluminous global exploration yacht.

Vripack Design and Engineering of The Netherlands has beencontracted to develop the interior design details and to providethe engineering for this vessel. The Burger Design Team hasdesigned the general arrangement as well as the exterior profilestyling, and will work closely with Vripack to support and executethe entire mission.

The hull and superstructure are well underway on the 154-footTri-deck, which is scheduled to be finished in time for the 2006Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show. The interior design andaccompanying renderings created by Vripack were met withoverwhelming 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 pastyear. Combining the artistic designelements with the new custom, dual-axis CNCrouter, CNC support equipment, a computerizeddigitizer and fully custom software means thepossibilities are absolutely endless.

Raised and fielded Honduras mahogany paneling with moldedcorners and curved details throughout is destined to be nothingshort of stunning. The overall neo-classical motif is furtherenhanced 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 ABScertified and fully MCA compliant. As this yacht representsBurger’s largest pleasure craft built to date, one can onlyimagine the pride that is shared in building this remarkableproject and the anticipated celebration upon her completion. �

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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"

Paint: AwlGrip Matterhorn White

Davit/Crane: Nautical Structures EZ4000-FB

Tender: Novurania 17' (5.2m)

Electronics by: TBA

Launch date: Spring 2007

Photo by: Michael Scammon

The “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!” �


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

The entire yachting industry seems to be completelycaptivated by the anticipation of a yacht so appealing in itsallure 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 romanceof an era gone by in their newest yacht, Sycara. This project isthe culmination of a dream the Catenas have had for more thantwenty years. Essentially, the traditionally-styled exterior andinterior will be juxtaposed with contemporary engineering andhigh-tech, state-of-the-art machinery and equipment.

An impressive collaboration of “high profile” experts are involvedin the design and execution of this yacht including first andforemost: the Catenas, with their wealth of yachting experienceand yacht-building knowledge; their highly experienced andtalented project manager Steve Narkawicz; Bruce King with hisclassic schooner bow and fantail stern hull design; the BurgerDesign Team who created the exterior styling and will engineer

the yacht’s systems and equipment; Craig Beale of Pure Detailwho developed the interior layout; and Ken Freivokh who hasbeen appointed to define the interior design and exterior detailstrue to the period.

With much excitement, the keel was laid in August 2005 usingthe ultra high strength, highly corrosion resistant marine alloy,Alustar. This vessel will have a collection of equipment, systemsand features that will completely separate her from the variousrecent attempts at recreating this unique vintage of yachts.

While the Catenas have cruised distant ports of the world withtheir other vessels, the vision for this “family yacht” is to seeAmerica and its surrounding waters such as the Great Lakes, thebarge system canals, its mighty rivers and the IntracoastalWaterways. As the yacht is designed with a relatively shallow draftand excellent seakeeping characteristics, she will also makeregular excursions to the Bahamas and the Caribbean. �

Practice Makes Perfect

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B U R G E R E X C H A N G E

Length overall: 140' 00'' (42.7m)Beam molded: 28' 00'' (8.5m)Draft: 7' 00'' (2.1m)Max. displacement 325 L.T.Fuel capacity: 14,500 U.S. gallons (54,883 liters)Fresh water capacity: 2,500 U.S. gallons (9,463 liters)Naval architect: Vripack/Burger Design TeamInterior design: Andrew Winch Designs/Burger Design TeamExterior styling: Andrew Winch Designs/Burger Design TeamEngines: Caterpillar 3412E DITA, 1000 bhp @ 2100 rpmTransmissions: ZF MarineGenerators: Northern Lights M1064T2 65kW (2)

Shore power converter: Atlas ShorPOWER Classic 75kVAAC power management: Atlas TecPOWER SwitchboardShip’s information monitor system: Burger B.A.S.I.C.S.Air conditioning: TBDStabilizers: Quantum Controls QC 1000x2 w/ARC 3001 Zero SpeedBow thruster: Quantum QT 120Paint: AwlGrip Matterhorn WhiteDavit/Crane: Nautical Structures SL-3000-OCTender: Castoldi Jet 15' (4.6m)Electronics by: TBDLaunch date: Spring 2007Rendering by: Andrew Winch Designs

SEA OWL

Ever since Burger made the commitment to completely reconstructand retool its shipyard to design and build only fully-classed andMCA 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 yachtingfamily from Long Island, New York. Though the family is quiteexperienced 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 collaborationbetween 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 thetender and water toys, a fog-mist sprinkler system, zero-speedstabilization, and will utilize the ultra high strength, highly corrosionresistant marine alloy, Alustar. She will be powered by Caterpillarengines 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 complianceis not intended for charter, but will be enjoyed by family and friends astheir plans include extensively cruising distant ports around the world. �

140' Tri-Deck


Original Name Original Owner Year Hull Description New Owner New NameLADY LARSA Scottie Pippen 2001 491C 85' Alum. MY Ana Star Ltd. ANASTARLAD N9LD, Inc 1999 486C 103' Alum. CPMY NewVida Marine NEW VIDALADY GRACE MARIE Benson Trans Co. 1998 484C 107' Alum. RPMY Silver Seas Marine SILVER SEASEVELYN U John & Evelyn Uznis 1997 481C 85' Alum. RPMY Tim and Noreen Brown ROAMIN HOLIDAYGRINDSTONE F. Eugene Dixon, Jr. 1985 453C 100' Alum. RPMY Michael Goldberg TWILIGHTPARADOX James M. Doubleday 1986 451C 87' Alum. MY Marine Service Corp. SUMMERTIMEJ-MAR Infinity, Inc. 1974 319C 66' Alum. HSBT Ken Burson KATERINACACHE William Gruenerwald 1970 248C 66' Alum. CR Robert Madden GARBOSEA 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

The Burger Exchange reflects changes in ownership that have been brought to our attention. We list only the original owner andthe current owner, even though there are frequently owners in between. Please send your updates, along with the hull number (ifavailable), to the Marketing Department at Burger Boat Company.

We are proud torepresent severalexceptional yachts

at the upcoming 2005 Ft. Lauderdale InternationalBoat Show. The BurgerTeam will be available attwo locations. Please review the details below for locations and yachts on display.

BURGER BOATCOMPANYBahia Mar Yacht Builders & Designers TentBooth 726

BURGER YACHT SALESHall of Fame MarinaFloating Dock

BURGER RENDEZVOUS 2005-2006The largest gathering to date of Burger

Owners, guests and sponsors, took place at the Ocean ReefClub 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 andtechnologies. 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 dimensionthis year, a little friendly competition for the “best” engine room. The judges, Cary Klager and Joe Wentzel of Burger, were extremelyimpressed with the pristine engine rooms and found great difficulty in determining a winner! Kudos to the captains, crew members and ownersfor their grueling efforts, dedication and commitment to prepare for this competition. The women had a special seminar of their own. Theyexplored the opulent world of Hermès, learning the history and appreciating the brand’s mass appeal. Everyone rocked at the Burger Balland the Crew Party with dinner and dancing into the night and morning… The weekend concluded with Pam Jones coordinating an aerialshoot 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 timeor just for the mystery of it all. Guaranteed to be a killer event! Contact: Katie Ross 920-686-5104 / [email protected] or WendySchneider 920-686-5146 / [email protected] �

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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 #303118' Trinity RaisedPilothouse – 1999

BEST N SHOW Slip #30794' Burger EnclosedBridge – 2004 Featured story on page 6

WIMIL Slip #305A90' Burger RaisedPilothouse – 2002

SILVER SEAS Slip #30578' Burger FlybridgeMotor 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 manycompanies… how do you sustain it?Each person is inspired individually and by a variety of sources, buttogether we celebrate the opportunity to create, to be excellent, tocontinuously grow and be challenged. This community of highperformance professionals inspires all of us to reach for more, forour customers, our company and one another.

How has Burger’s tremendous growth and expansionaffected the human side of the business?First and foremost, we are energized by it and inspired to deliver anunprecedented range and series of world class vessels. We aregrateful for this moment to shine and to demonstrate our collectiveskills and talents.

We know the world is watching and are cautious and moredeliberate than ever in creating these magnificent boats we love.

We are planning more, communicating better, training, re-trainingand cross-training. We are restructuring to lead effectively andcertainly 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, andTennessee.

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 ourproduct, our customer and our tradition. So we search daily andactively for talent in all arenas, form creative partnerships and oftenexamine a full range of applicants before a hiring decision can bemade.

After hiring, how do you continue to invest in your employees?Once hired, we must devote effective leadership and essentialresources 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 continuouslearning resource for our employees. Strengthening their specificcompetencies has been our collective responsibility.

What challenges await Burger Boat Company and its people?

� Continuing to build strong, effective leaders and teams� Continuing to provide a safe and collaborative work

environment� Continuing to identify & maximize talent, empowering people

and process� Continuing to nurture and reward people for excellence in

performance �

Rebuilding a 19th Century Yard

It was a bittersweet day for the Burger yard on August 15th,2005, when the historic Hull Shop came down in a matter ofsix hours. The demolition of the old structure was necessary

for safety reasons along with the continued strategy ofcompletely rebuilding the Burger yard which is in the midst of amassive facilities expansion.

Weathered by sun, snow, sleet and rain, this solidly builtstructure has housed the construction of more than 500 hulls.Over the last 113 years, many famous families such as theWalgreens, Mellons, Dodges, Armours, Doubledays, Krocs,Kaisers, Reynolds and Woolworths have seen their hulls come tolife in this 1890’s era post and beam building.

This event represents the end of a symbolic era for Burger BoatCompany as well as ushering in a new era of tremendous growthand impending prosperity. �

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Burger Boat Company – MonacoCelebrates a Grand Reception

In early February 2005 Burger Boat Company hosted a weeklong grand reception, celebrating the opening of Burger BoatCompany – Monaco. Located at 11 bis rue Princesse Antoinette

near Port Hercules in a beautifully renovated belle-époque buildingin the heart of Monaco, the new office represents a direct line ofcommunication to the European market.

Members of the European brokerage community, several yachtowners, captains and media came together for the presentationand celebration. Guy Marchal, Burger’s European BusinessManager, along with David Ross, Burger’s President and CEO,hosted the reception. The Monaco office will serve as theEuropean center for worldwide information and service, as wellas a means to help alleviate some of the language and the timezone challenges. Guy Marchal will actively support the brokeragecommunity in their efforts to promote the Burger brand andemphasize the superb quality and attributes of a Burger yacht.

One of the majorhighlights of thepresentation wasthe unveiling of a122' (37.2m) Tri-deck motor yachtdesignedspecifically withfeatures attractiveto the Europeanowner. This sleek,sophisticated design is fully MCA compliant and clearlydemonstrates Burger’s diversity and commitment to theEuropean market.

If you are in the neighborhood, Guy would be most pleased towelcome you to our new European headquarters. �

Open House

Burger Boat Company hosted its first public Open House onMay 7, 2005. Uncertain of the response, estimates weremade at between 500-1000 people. The Burger volunteer

team of organizers were shocked, but still prepared, for theonslaught of 5,000 attendees who actually did arrive for a tour!

For many, experiencing the remarkable world of building luxuryyachts was something out of a fairy tale. Viewing the six projectsunderway at various stages gave viewers an excellentunderstanding and unique overview of the shipbuilding process.For members of the community who witnessed the construction ofthe new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that was completedin September 2004, seeing all four massive construction baysfilled to capacity just eight months later was truly unbelievable!

Everyone enjoyed the traditional fare of brats and burgers, plentyof kid’s activities and a grand sale of Burger clothing andaccessories. The employees were bursting with pride as thethousands of people walked through the hallowed grounds ofBurger Boat Company – the vast majority for the first time ever. �

Burger Website

After launching the new Burger website at the 2004 Ft.Lauderdale International Boat Show, the web architectsfrom 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 suggestionsthat you feel would improve the experience. �

Employee Appreciation Event

The annual Employee Appreciation Event took place onSeptember 14, 2005. Employees and retirees came togetherto celebrate and honor our dedicated staff. The company

proudly recognized 81 employees who have five+ years of serviceand 50 employees with more than ten years.

Burger executives also used the occasion to introduce theExcellence Award, representing the Company’s most prestigiousand highest honor bestowed upon an employee. The firstExcellence Award was presented to Mark Gagnon, whoseperformance, dedication and commitment have far exceededmanagement’s expectations. As Director of Manufacturing, he hasshown courage and leadership during some of the most difficulttimes and situations. Mark has excellent judgment, fantasticnurturing skills and strong leadership skills. It is employees like thisthat make a good company great! �

Pictured: Nancy Melcher, Henry Chriss, Mark Gagnon, David Ross, Jim Ruffolo.

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The Inspiration for an Employee VideoTEXT BY HENRY CHRISS

The inspiration to write what is now thenarrative to the video “Essence of Burger”came from recognizing a simple truth; we

were living perhaps the most notable milestoneto date of the Burger Legacy and this time thestory is about the people behind the name. Thevideo itself brought to life the words and allowedus to immortalize the Burger employee.

There is a lot of material about the legacy ofHenry Burger and others who took the helm ofthis company but it is difficult to find anenlightening story about the Burger Employee;the group of craftsmen, artisans and such thatcommit at least one third of their lives to thiscompany.

How could this video capture everything that Ihad experienced here and believed to be theessence of Burger? It had to capture the spirit ofthe Burger Employee that has lived for over 142years and fuels the passion that exists within theBurger culture.

My ultimate vision:

To express, in the presence of the entire BurgerTeam, the sincere appreciation so many of ushave for the skills and contributions they havemade as professionals and the commitment theyhave made as people.

Finally, it seemed appropriate to share the storywith others outside of the walls of Burger BoatCompany. Hopefully, the video has met theapproval of every Burger employee.

Special thanks to Mr. Pat Young of YoungCommunications for his expertise in videography,David and Katie Ross for their creative directionand Nancy Melcher for shedding the first tear.

The Script Behind the VideoI have seen many things in my life. All of which have helped to createthe mystery that is me. In my early years, Abraham Lincoln was inoffice, the country was divided and for many, dreams and freedom tookon a very different meaning. As for me, my freedom existed mostly in mycraft. My dream was to be the best at what I did and that was to buildthe best boats that I could. It seemed that many shared the samedesires for freedom through living out their dreams and they stood alongside of me. They were also great craftsmen but they were much morethan that. They were my friends, my neighbors and in some instances, myfamily. Together, we would battle the odds, battle the system and putour craft toward helping our countrymen battle the world.

I’ve seen the transition of power from wind to steam to gas, fromdictatorships to democracies and from father to son. I’ve been cursed bythe doors of this great company closing and blessed once again upontheir reopening. In all that I’ve seen, I have chosen only to see the bestwithin it all. I’ve chosen not to be like those that spend far too muchtime thinking about far too much that can go far too wrong. I feel sorryfor them for they will accomplish nothing and put to little use a craftthat has made truth of dreams.

I’ve been a part of a revolution that has led us to this place ofprominence. 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 samepassion and emotion for the craft, the cause and ultimately, thecustomer. From my earliest days, my focus has always been on mycustomers, their lives, their needs and their dreams.

I’ve seen many things in my life and faced many challenges. There weretimes when I knew I could fail, and times when I actually thought Ishould, 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 mustplay in plotting its course. It is a course paved with the passion,dedication, teamwork and spirit of the fine Burger craftsmen and thevision of our leaders. It is a course that, if we all remain steadfast, willlead 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 nextchallenge.

Because I know, in all that I am, my craft, my dream, and my freedomlives on with every vessel launched bearing the name Burger. And behindthe Burger Name is my own. �

After the successful acquisition of Burger Boat Company 13 years ago, I’ve been continually asked what attractedme to the company in the first place. Very simply, it was the pedigree of the name, the long-standing reputationfor 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 aship 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 severaldirections. However, at the end of my research, I found aluminum to be an extraordinary material with numerousadvantages 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 ashipyard yard to handle. Easier handling means greater speed with which the material can be worked. That translates to labor savings and, in ashipyard, labor and time mean money. The slightly higher material cost of marine grade aluminum alloy is certainly more than offset by thereduced 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 precisecalculability 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

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Burger Trawlers?

No, Burger is not known for building custom trawlers. Butin these days of rapidly increasing fuel costs boaters areplacing hull efficiency higher up on their wish lists. Back

in 1981 Burger built Golden Eye, a very attractive 52' trawlerwhich, with a little over 900 gallons of fuel boasts a cruisingrange of nearly a thousand nautical miles. In 2003 Burgerdelivered the 112' Top Times, which has a cruising range of nearlyfive thousand miles. But these are displacement hulls andexceptions to the rule for Burger which has for many years reliedon 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 ofaluminum, enable cruise speeds of 15-20 knots while carryingplenty of fuel and offering moderate draft. But as any Burgerowner will tell you, these yachts will also cruise very well atdisplacement speeds and will deliver excellent range whenneeded. Furthermore, they neither roll excessively in a seaway,nor do their hulls pound into head seas, thanks to a typically fineentry and a molded chine forward hardening to a more distinctchine further aft. Additionally, there is a fair amount of deadrisefrom a full length keel which carries all the way aft to thetransom. A combination of athwartship framing and longitudinalstiffeners adds tremendous strength to the overall hull form. Builtwith a series of four to five watertight bulkheads and integraltankage, Henry Burger liked to say that his boats might as well becarved from a solid block of aluminum.

Burgers have crossed oceans on a number of well documentedoccasions, on both sides of our continent. One of the earlycruising guides to the Hawaiian Islands was authored by a Burgerowner visiting aboard his own craft. Another owner maderepeated 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 biannualtreks 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 withcreature comforts, but also offering the versatility of planingspeed performance whenever desired. �

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 SALESTEXT BY JOHN TODD


The following is a letter written by Steve Narkawicz, theowner’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, ayacht broker in Europe asked him if he would recommend theBurger Yard for a potential new build project. His endorsement is as follows:

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and integrity. And modifications such as hull length extensions, cockpit additions, flybridgealterations and technical upgrades can be easily executed with absolutely no compromisewhatsoever in structural integrity or ultimate durability.

As a marine structural material, aluminum is remarkably uniform and predictable in its mechanicalproperties. Additionally, those properties can be accurately delivered with straightforward qualitycontrol checks. In contrast, the mechanical properties of non-metals generally vary widely frombatch 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 onthe 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 finishedlaminate depend heavily on the manner in which the constituents have been assembled. Thesefactors 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 ofquality control. And, in practice, the ultimate product is subject to far greater potential variationthan aluminum, or for that matter, steel construction.

For a given set of strength and stiffness requirements, the primary structural weight of analuminum vessel will generally be about half that of a steel one. Reduced structural weight bringswith it certain direct benefits. For a given designed displacement, less structural weight directlytranslates into more load carrying ability which, in turn, usually means more fuel capacity andgreater 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 ofaluminum is its inherent resistance to corrosion. Corrosion resistance determines both the servicelife 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 thatvessels constructed in the 5000 series marine grade aluminum alloys can easily remain in servicefor 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 surfacewhich renders the material passive to the environment. This oxide formation protects theunderlying parent metal from further corrosive activity.

Additionally, aluminum is low on the galvanic scale and, therefore, must be assiduously protectedfrom electrolytic attack. This maintenance can also be kept to a minimum with the regularmonitoring and changing of protective zinc anodes.

Integral bottom tankage is a major benefit of aluminum hull construction which produces severaldistinct advantages. It raises volumetric efficiency and lowers the center of gravity for increasedstability by utilizing the tank baffles and tank tops as structural, load bearing members. Thisconstruction design creates a tremendously strong and stiff box-beam backbone which servesexcellently to resist the hogging and sagging loads typically found over time in a large yachts maindeck and superstructure.

The current configuration of the 6000 series marine alloy T-bar and bulb-T extrusion stock in theconstruction of transverse framing and longitudinal stringing yields superior section modulus(bending strength) and moment of inertia (structural rigidity). This modern construction methodmakes the yacht’s structure capable of sustaining far greater dynamic loads while reducing the useof 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 untilnow has been predominantly the exclusive preserve of steel. Today’s discriminating buyers aredemanding improved efficiency, quieter operation, increased performance and higher speeds. Assuch, naval architects, designers and buyers alike are facing the reality that, even in heavierdisplacement vessels, it’s preferable to carry weight in the form of fuel and water rather thanstructure.

It is important to note that the body of accumulated knowledge and experience in the aluminumboat building field is now more than 50 years old. Additionally, during that time, the secondarymarket has well-documented the investment quality of the material. There is little doubt we willcontinue to see improvements and refinements in the structural efficiency of finely engineeredaluminum yachts. It is safe to say that aluminum luxury yacht construction is here to stay for avery long time.

Finally, you can build a fine yacht from wood, steel, fiberglass, composites, aluminum, titanium orcupro-nickel. Certainly, each of these contemporary materials has inherent advantages anddisadvantages regarding structural weight, first cost andrequired maintenance. However, at the end of the day, it isnot the tools or the material used but rather the skill of thearchitects, designers, engineers and craftsmen thatultimately determines the success of a luxury motor yacht. �

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