Burger 90 Motorsailer Series

Here is the smallest of the three models we have developed for Burger Boat Company. Its very interesting to compare her to the Burger built 90 motorsailer Sea Star, built in 1959.

Here are the plans.

Principal Dimensions
LOA 90-6"
LWL 69-2"
Beam 20-6"
Draft 12-0"
Displacement 183,680 lbs
Ballast 47,040 lbs
Sail Area 3,800 sq ft

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Burger 125 Motorsailer

Weve touched upon this boat before, but I noticed we didnt post the plans so here they are. It is one of three conceptual models designed for Burger Boat of Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The 125 version is the middle size and is similar in size to a whole bunch of motorsailers weve done through the years. The boat is designed to be built in aluminum.

I love the layout, especially the ships office forward and the small television room and exercise room opposite it in the guest accommodations aft.

Here are the plans.

Principal Dimensions

LOA 124-11"
LWL 96-0"
Beam 26-3"
Draft 12-6"
Displacement 365,120 lbs (half load)
Ballast 94,080 lbs
Sail Area 6,000 sq ft

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Burger 150 Motorsailer

Here is the largest of the series of motorsailers developed for the Burger Boat Company in 2008. The boat is designed to be built in Alustar™ aluminum.

Here are the plans.


Both modern and traditional interior schemes have been developed in collaboration with Design Unlimited of England. Here are a couple of interior renderings.

Principal Dimensions
LOA 147-8"
LWL 116-6"
Beam 29-7"
Draft 13-6"
Displacement 228 LT
Ballast 65 LT
Sail Area 8,000 sq ft
Fuel Oil 7,250 gallons
Fresh Water 2,000 gallons

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Design 2207 Swan 50 Motorsailer

This motorsailer design was a departure from Nautors ocean racing bloodlines. Rod Stephens must have had a major hand in the development of this model as he favored the type for cruising. 9 boats were produced during a production run that started in 1976 and ended in 1978.


Heres a design review from Yachting magazine. Please double click for zoom.


Here are the plans.


The molds were later sold to Siltala Yachts of Finland, the plans were modified and the boat was marketed as the Nauticat 52. More about that model in a future posting.

Principal Dimensions
LOA 48-10"
LWL 37-6"
Beam 15-1"
Draft 5-6"
Displacement 51,000 lbs
Ballast 14,500 lbs
Sail Area 1,113 sq ft

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