Motor Yachts, Full-Custom Yachts
From 24m (78’) to 47m (154’)
Semi-displacement, Displacement
New Build, Warranty, Maintenance
For more than 160 years, Burger Boat Company has stood as a hallmark of American yacht building, where tradition meets precision craftsmanship. Nestled on the western shore of Lake Michigan in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, the yard carries a lineage of innovators, from the early wood-built fishing boats and steamers of the 19th century to impeccably finished custom motor yachts of today.
From the outset, the company pursued one guiding purpose: to build vessels tailored to the individual owner’s vision, not mass-produced hulls. At Burger, every project begins with the client’s aspiration and evolves through detailed design, engineering, and finish work into a one-of-a-kind yacht.
In an era where many builders scale up or diversify, Burger remains focused on bespoke luxury yachts crafted in steel and aluminum, marrying modern technology with timeless style. Clients seeking a yacht that reflects personal identity and legacy will find that commitment alive in Burger’s DNA.
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Burger Boat Company
An Overview of the Shipyard's History, Specialty, Iconic Builds, and Partnerships
Burger Boat Company
Founded in 1863 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin as the H. Burger Shipyard, founder Henry Burger’s original mission was to build 20- to 30- foot Mackinaw fishing vessels. The quality and quick production of these builds earned Burger a strong reputation throughout the Great Lakes region. Over the next decade, the company expanded both their yard and the scope of their projects, undertaking refit and repair as well as new construction. Through it all, though, it remained a family business under the name Burger and Burger Shipyard, later evolving into the current Burger Boat Company evolved.
Through multiple changes of ownership and even a 26-month closure, the Burger brand has retained a high level of brand recognition and respect as one of the strongest American builders.
Burger Boat Company has built a legacy of building a variety of custom yachts, in both aluminium and steel, working with world respected naval architects and designers. The Burger fleet boasts a number of individual yachts, showcasing the capabilities of this multi-talented yard.
Burger’s core values – integrity, honesty and commitment – are applied right from the beginning of the design process and long after the yacht’s delivery, ensuring an exceptional yacht. As a result, each Burger yacht is a reflection of the passion, dedication and loyalty every employee has for the yachts they create and the clients who commission them. Yachts bearing the Burger name are highly popular on both the sales and charter market.
Burger Boat Company is a member of SYBAss (Superyacht Builders Association)