Burger has announced that it has received a contract for the construction of a 98’ steel passenger vessel, called Chicago’s Leading Lady, for Chicago’s First Lady Cruises, Chicago, IL.

Burger Boat Company to build 98ft Chicago’s Leading Lady Motor Yacht

M/V Chicago’s Leading Lady is styled after the 1920s luxury cruising yachts such as the former Presidential yacht “Sequoia.”  Chicago’s First Lady Cruises will use the vessel for upscale private parties, wedding rehearsal dinners and corporate events, as well as, serve as an official vessel for the Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise.

The vessel was designed by Seacraft Design LLC, Sturgeon Bay, WI and will be built at Burger Boat Company’s   Manitowoc, WI shipyard located on the western shore of Lake Michigan between Milwaukee and Green Bay.

Chicago’s Leading Lady will be powered by twin Caterpillar C12 main engines with ZF gearboxes and will have twin Caterpillar C4.4 generators. The Chicago’s Leading Lady yacht is designed to carry a maximum of 350 passengers and will be certified USCG Subchapter K.  The interior spaces are climate controlled via a central chiller with remote air handler units and are decorated in mahogany toned paneling and brass accents.  Comfortable upholstered chairs at round tables are positioned by large arched windows, providing all passengers with a never-ending view of Chicago’s world famous skyline.

Burger Boat Company founded in 1863 has an established history of building a variety of vessels including custom motor and sailing yachts, fishing boats, tow boats, patrol craft, passenger vessels, ferries, research vessels and naval craft.