Burger Boat Company

Name

Burger Boat Company

Legal name

Shipbuilders of Wisconsin, Inc.

Website

https://burgerboat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1863

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Yacht Manufacturing

NAICS

Boat Building (336612), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Motor Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Semi-Custom Luxury Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAMAA), Motor Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAB)

Keywords

• Custom yacht building
• Commercial vessel construction
• Yacht refit services
• Aluminum boat manufacturing
• Naval architecture design

Headquarters

HQ city

Manitowoc

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Custom Yacht Construction: Burger designs and builds custom yachts tailored to each owner's vision. Yachts range from 50-foot cruisers to 180-foot motor yachts. Pricing is quote-based as each vessel is uniquely specified. The company works with owners and designers throughout the build process from conceptual design through launch.
2. Commercial Vessel Construction: Burger builds commercial vessels including passenger vessels, ferries, research vessels, and government craft. Examples include Chicago's First Lady Cruises fleet, Wendella vessels, NEEBISH ISLANDER III ferry, and R/V ARCTICUS for USGS. Construction utilizes steel and aluminum based on vessel requirements.
3. Refit and Repair Services: Burger provides refit, repair, repower, and maintenance services for yachts and commercial vessels. Services include complete engine and drive train repower installations, systems upgrades, and vessel modifications.
4. Specialty Fabrications: Burger's craftspeople fabricate aluminum, stainless steel and mild steel weldments as well as mechanical assemblies and joiner fabrications. Custom woodworking and furniture production is also offered.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Burger Boat Company designs and constructs custom luxury motor yachts and commercial aluminum vessels, including passenger excursion boats, research vessels, ferries, and specialty craft. The company provides full-service refit, repair, and specialty fabrication through its Manitowoc, Wisconsin shipyard, with in-house naval architecture, engineering, and joinery capabilities.

Product overview

Burger Boat Company is a custom yacht and commercial vessel builder offering a portfolio of bespoke motor yachts, explorer yachts, and commercial vessels. The product lineup includes the 180' Motor Yacht series (custom builds from 180-214 feet), mid-size cruisers (48'-50' models featuring Vripack Slide Hull design with De Basto interiors), explorer yachts (103'-6" NORTHLAND), sportfishing concepts (63' Sportfishing), and commercial vessels including passenger ferries, research vessels, and the all-electric Maid of the Mist tour vessels. All products are custom-built to owner specifications with collaborative design processes involving in-house teams and international naval architects. The company also provides refit, repair, and specialty fabrication services from its Manitowoc, Wisconsin shipyard.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Burger 180' Motor Yacht
• Burger 50 Cruiser
• Burger 63 Sportfishing Motor Yacht
• Burger 120 Raised Pilothouse Motor Yacht
• Burger 214' Tri-Deck Motor Yacht
• Custom Yacht Construction
• NORTHLAND Custom Motor Yacht
• BLUE Custom Motor Yacht
• Refit and Repair Services
• Specialty Fabrications
• Chicago Tour Boat Fleet
• Research Vessel Program
• Maid of the Mist Electric Vessels
• Commercial Ferry Vessels

Quantifiable outcome

• Slide Hull provides up to 14% reduction in fuel consumption compared to traditional planing hulls
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Luiz de Basto Designs / De Basto DesignscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with Miami-based designer Luiz de Basto for exterior and interior design of custom yachts. De Basto Designs has created interiors for multiple Burger vessels including NORTHLAND, BLUE, and the Burger 180 Motor Yacht. The partnership brings contemporary design aesthetics and luxurious interior specifications to Burger builds.
• Vripack Naval ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Dutch naval architecture firm Vripack for hull design and naval architecture. Vripack developed the patented Slide Hull technology used in Burger's Blue, Blue Boat Home, and Burger 50 Cruiser. Vripack has tank tested Burger hulls at Wolfson Unit in the UK to confirm performance.
• Gregory C. Marshall Naval ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for naval architecture services on Burger vessels. Worked with Burger on the 180-foot Motor Yacht design.
• Seacraft Design LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWisconsin-based naval architecture firm that has designed multiple Burger commercial vessels including Chicago's Leading Lady, Chicago's Classic Lady, and NEEBISH ISLANDER III. Partnership enables purpose-built commercial vessel designs.
• Timothy Graul Marine DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigned the LUCIA passenger vessel for Wendella. Timothy Graul Marine Design provides naval architecture services for Burger commercial builds.
• Naiad DynamicscoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of stabilization systems. Burger installs Naiad Dynamics Four Fin Zero Speed Stabilization System and Total Ride Control systems on their yachts. These systems provide maximum comfort at sea and reduce vessel pitch.
• Volvo PentacoreTechnology or IntegrationEngine provider for multiple Burger vessels. Burger 50 Cruiser and BLUE feature Volvo Penta D8-IPS800 engines with joystick maneuvering and Dynamic Positioning System. Volvo Penta's Clear Wake System and computerized interceptor systems are also integrated.
• CaterpillarcoreTechnology or IntegrationEngine provider for Burger 180 Motor Yacht, which features twin Caterpillar 3512C IMO Tier II engines developing 2,366 BHP each. Also provided engines for LUCIA vessel (Caterpillar C12).
• ForbesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerForbes has featured Burger Boat Company in multiple articles covering the company's yacht designs and innovations, providing media coverage and brand visibility.
• Boat InternationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational yachting publication has featured Burger vessels and participated in virtual boat show events, providing editorial coverage and exposure.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Westport Yachts: US-based builder of semi-custom and custom luxury motor yachts in the 80–130 ft range. Closest direct analog to Burger in terms of build philosophy, customer segment, and US shipyard-based manufacturing model.
• Hargrave Custom Yachts: US builder of fully custom motor yachts typically in the 70–130 ft range with comparable direct-to-owner sales motion and reliance on outsourced naval architecture.
• Christensen Shipyards: US builder of large composite and steel/aluminum custom motor yachts up to 160+ ft. Direct competitor for the UHNW custom yacht buyer that Burger targets with its 180' series.
• Delta Marine: Pacific Northwest-based custom yacht and commercial vessel builder with overlapping capabilities in steel/aluminum construction, refit/repair services, and government/commercial work similar to Burger's Manitowoc yard.
• Hatteras Yachts: Iconic US motor yacht manufacturer producing convertibles and motor yachts in the 45–90 ft range. Competes with Burger's smaller cruiser line (e.g., Burger 50 Cruiser) for the same UHNW coastal buyer.
• Broward Marine: Florida-based custom motor yacht builder historically active in the 80–150 ft segment. Directly comparable to Burger in size, market, and custom-build sales process.
• Palmer Johnson: US builder with heritage in large aluminum motor yachts and sport yachts. Comparable custom-build orientation and UHNW buyer overlap with Burger's yacht portfolio.
• Heesen Yachts: Dutch builder of aluminum and steel luxury motor yachts in the 50–80 m range. Direct competitor in the 180 ft+ segment Burger is entering with its 180' and 214' concepts.

Broad incumbents

• Feadship: Dutch luxury yacht builder of fully custom motor yachts, predominantly in the larger size classes where Burger is now competing. Broader portfolio and deeper European superyacht brand presence.
• Lürssen: German mega-yacht builder with capacity well beyond Burger's, building some of the world's largest custom motor yachts. Sets the competitive ceiling for the high-end custom segment Burger is targeting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/burgerboatcompany
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/burger-boat-company
• Instagraminstagram.com/burgerboatcompany

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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