Burger Boat Company is very proud to announce, that their Fantail Motor Yacht SYCARA IV has been chosen as a finalist for the 2010 International Superyacht Society Design Awards in the Power Boat 40m – 65m category.
The 151 foot long (46m) large aluminium vessel was constructed by Burger Boat Company and designed by Bruce King. Sycara IV yacht was launched in 2009 and features accommodation for eight guests in four beautiful cabins, who are taken care of by a crew of six. Her interior was conceived by Ken Freivokh Design in collaboration with Burger Design Team. She is powered by two Caterpillar diesel engines enabling her to reach a top speed of 15 knots.
Each year the International Superyacht Society recognizes yacht owners, builders, designers, interior designers, naval architects and stylists at its annual awards gala. This year’s awards ceremony will be held Thursday October 28, 2010 during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Design Award selections are made by the individual members of the society who evaluate many deserving yachts in each of five categories. Voting is by peers active in the yachting industry, therefore being selected as a finalist is a rich compliment.
The International Superyacht Society is the sole organization serving and representing the large yacht industry worldwide. Society members are individuals and companies who have been recognized for their leadership and dedication to raising the standards of design construction, maintenance, repair and operation of large yachts.
Burger Boat Company designs and builds custom yachts, in aluminum and/or steel, ranging in sizes to 200′ (60m). Since 1863 Burger has been recognized internationally for design, quality construction, seaworthiness, reliability and is the most respected custom yacht builder in America.