Double Burger to go
Burger Boat Company is building not one but two of the largest yachts in its 160-year history in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. In April, the yard assembled the steel hull and superstructure of the first Burger 180. The sub-500 gross ton yacht has a steel hull with bulbous bow and a bank of smaller generators to adapt to variable power needs. It's designed for a range of around 4,000 nautical miles at 12 knots and accommodates a 37ft tender. When starting the project in 2020 with the keel laying, the shipyard also planned for construction of a second hull, which is now in build in Manitowoc and could be finished by 2026. The Burger 180's exterior design is by Gregory C Marshall Naval Architects, which brought a modem twist to a classic profile, with a clean foredeck, large windows, and plenty of open spaces. The interior designer for hull No 2 is yet to be decided, affording a future owner the opportunity to customize it. burgerboat.com
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