1998 Burger Raised Pilothouse

Overview

SILVER SEAS is a 107-foot Burger Motor Yacht—an American aluminum classic that has undergone an extraordinary multi-year refit and renewal, emerging as a comprehensively refreshed and mechanically renewed example of Burger’s enduring craftsmanship. Built in 1998 by Burger Boat Company and designed by Don O’Keeffe, she was commissioned by an experienced yachtsman as his second Burger—an endorsement of the brand’s reputation for quality and longevity. Throughout her life, SILVER SEAS has benefited from knowledgeable ownership that understood the value of pedigree aluminum construction and disciplined stewardship.

Her most recent ownership undertook an uncompromising restoration that extended far beyond cosmetic updates, addressing machinery, onboard systems, and overall operational integrity. The result is a yacht that preserves her timeless Burger profile while delivering renewed mechanical confidence and reliability.

Key Features

• Classic Don O’Keeffe design

• Four-stateroom layout with full beam primary

• True personality yacht with timeless Palm Beach presence

• MTU engines with only 500 hours

• Large country kitchen perfect for entertaining

Refit

This was not merely a cosmetic refit. SILVER SEAS underwent a comprehensive, multi-year restoration addressing her exterior finishes, mechanical systems, and interior spaces. Major works included, but were not limited to:

• Complete hull re-fairing prior to repainting

• Full hull paint (2024) and superstructure refinishing

• Removal and professional re-bedding of all exterior windows

• Main engine and transmission overhauls

• Extensive servicing and renewal of major mechanical and onboard systems

• Renewal of air conditioning ducting and air handlers

• Upgraded insulation

• Tile installation in select areas

• Interior varnish renewal across cabinetry and joinery

• Re-chroming of hardware and fixtures

• Electronics suite, including FLIR night vision

The result is a Burger motor yacht that reflects disciplined stewardship and presents today with a high level of mechanical readiness and cosmetic refinement, while preserving the timeless design and craftsmanship for which Burger is respected.

Mechanical Updates

• Powered by twin MTU 16V2000 engines, 1,800 HP each 

• The engines now reflect approximately 500 hours since major overhaul, effectively resetting their mechanical life cycle

• These in-frame rebuilds included new crankshaft components, bearings, cylinders, and related systems — work comparable in scope to factory remanufacture standards

• Transmissions rebuilt 

• Engine mounts replaced

Accommodations

SILVER SEAS offers a rare, highly sought after four guest stateroom layout which comfortably accommodates eight in four ensuite staterooms. The guest accommodation is accessed from the main salon, starboard side foyer. A staircase, in a gently curving radius, descends to the foyer that provides access to all four staterooms. In addition to the staterooms, a linen closet and laundry center can be accessed from the foyer. 

Full Beam Master Suite

• Centerline king berth

• Twin matching ensuite heads with central shower

• Cedar-lined closets and custom built-ins

• AV system

VIP Guest Stateroom (Port Aft)

• Queen island berth

• Ensuite head

• A/V system

Twin Stateroom (Starboard Aft)

• Twin XL beds side by side

• Ensuite head

• A/V system

Bunk Stateroom (Port Midship)

• Upper and lower twin beds

• Ensuite head

• A/V system

Crew Accommodations

The crew accommodations are conveniently accessed forward from the main deck through the galley and are designed to support up to six crew members across three cabins. This area includes two heads and a dedicated laundry center, providing practical functionality while ensuring efficient crew operations and service throughout the yacht.

Captain’s Cabin

• Centerline queen berth

• Ensuite head

• Ceder-lined closet

• A/V system

Crew bunk cabins (Aft Port & Starboard)

• Upper and lower berths

• Ceder-lined closet

• A/V system

Interior Living

The main salon showcases classic Burger craftsmanship, with rich cherry joinery, expansive windows, refined moldings, and an overall sense of understated elegance. Forward in the salon, a formal dining area offers ample storage for china and glassware, designed to remain secure during offshore cruising. A hidden wet bar is elegantly concealed behind solid wood doors on the forward bulkhead, complete with a wine fridge and ice maker.

Forward on the port side, the main midship entry foyer features beautiful tile flooring, with a concealed day head directly opposite the entry door. Beyond the raised pilothouse, the country kitchen invites social gatherings with expansive windows, a large center island, and a U-shaped settee surrounding a stone table—perfect for casual dining or entertaining.

Pilothouse and Navigation

The raised pilothouse provides commanding visibility from the Stidd helm chair and the forward-facing settee, complete with a beautifully crafted solid wood table. Facing aft, the captain’s desk offers a dedicated workspace. Forward, the modern helm is equipped with a full navigation suite, including:

• Furuno radar systems

• Garmin / TimeZero displays

• Anschutz autopilot and gyro

• FLIR night vision

• AIS, KVH SatCom & TV

• Integrated vessel monitoring systems

This setup combines advanced technology with a functional, comfortable workspace.

Exterior Living

Aft Deck

The aft deck features a teak sole with a built-in settee, solid teak table, and varnished chairs perfect for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. Exterior wing doors on either side provide wind protection and lead to the generous walk-around side decks.

Foredeck

The foredeck offers expansive sun pads along the centerline, ideal for sunbathing or lounging. Forward on either side, large storage bench seats are complemented by a U-shaped, aft-facing forepeak settee, creating a comfortable space for gatherings.

Flybridge

The flybridge is designed for both functionality and leisure. Two forward-facing bench seats flank the Stidd helm chair, while aft, a centerline wet bar is paired with built-in settees and solid teak tables. Beyond the bulwarks, the multi-purpose boat deck features a deck crane on the port side, a BBQ grill with built-in storage to starboard, and ample space for toys, tender, or casual entertaining.

Performance and Range

• Maximum Speed: 20 knots

• Fast Cruise Speed: 18 knots

• Economical Cruise: 10–12 knots

• Fuel Capacity: 9,727 gallons

• Water Capacity: 1,498 gallons

• Water maker: 1,200 GPD

• Range 3,000 nautical miles at economical speeds

Galley Equipment

• 2 x Subzero 700TCI-3 - 27” integrated over-and-under refrigerator/freezer with ice maker

• Subzero UC-24R - 24” undercounter refrigerator

• KitchenAid KMHC319ESS-4 - 30” 1000-watt microwave hood combination with convection cooking

• Wolf SO30TE/S/TH - Legacy Model - 30” E Series transitional built-in single oven

• Wolf CI304C/B - Legacy Model - 30” contemporary induction cooktop

• Wolf WWD30 - 30” warming drawer

• Miele G4228SCU - Futura classic dishwasher

• Uline U-2218WCS-OOB - 18” wine refrigerator

• LG 26L V2500 - 26” LED TV

Electronics and Navigation

• Furuno 120-mile radar and Garmin / Timezero 72-mile radar

• 3 x 19" Green Marine display monitors TimeZero Professional GPS software

• Furuno 3D GPS

• Anschutz autopilot

• Anschutz gyro compass 

• Anschutz rudder tiller

• Furuno speed log meter

• Furuno digital depth meter

• Furuno wind speed & direction meter 

• SEA 322 single sideband radio

• ICOM VHF Radio IC-M506

• Furuno FA 150 AIS

• Flir night vision 

• SEAHAIL loud hailer/fog signal

• DDC digital engine monitors

• DDC single-lever engine controls

• Engine room fan controls

• Emergency engine stops

• Emergency manual engine control (DDC bypass) panel 

• Naiad stabilizer control w/ Multisea II upgrade 

• HPS Naiad hydraulic bow thruster control 

• 5 x Windshield washers/wipers

• Generator gauges

• Pneumatic and Tank Sentry tank monitoring systems

• Carlisle and Finch spotlight controls

• KVH Satphone system

• KVH gyro TV antenna system

• 9 x Independent DSS receivers for TV

• Epson printer

• 5 x Hotspots and Wi-Fi throughout the vessel

• Sonos Sound System

Electrical Equipment

• 120/208 VAC, three-phase, four-wire system, 60 HZ

• 208V for electric motors and pumps single phase

• 120V for lighting and small appliances

• 2 x 45 KW Northern Lights generators, at 1800 rpm

• Generator hours: Forward 3,317 (full service @ 2,603 hours); Aft 6,282 hours (full service at 5,310 hours) 

• Full service includes replacement of heat exchanges, valve adjustment and borescope analysis

• Sound shields for both generators

• 4 x Shore connections, 208V three phase, 100 amp with two (2) Glendinning cable reels

• 1 x Gleason spring-loaded reel aft, SmartY adapter, and 50 KVA Atlas all power converter

• Atlas Shore Power Classic AC power management system

• Atlas Smart Box

• Atlas Seamless Transfer System

• 1 x 100-amp, three-phase plug aft

• 1 x 100-amp, three-phase 75' shore power line on Gleason spring-loaded reels aft

• 2 x 100-amp, three-phase 75' shore power lines on motorized Glendinning cable masters fwd

• 2 x shore cord adapters for 100-amp, 3-phase to 100-amp, single-phase

• 2 x shore cord adapters for 100-amp, three phase to 300-amp, cam lock

• 50 KVA Atlas all power converter

• 2 x Sets of 12V DF8D AGM batteries for 24V engine starting and 12V DF8D AGM batteries for 12V generator starting

• Automatic 24V emergency lighting in passageways and main areas

• Inland and international navigation lights, including hailer, and SatCom

• Alarm system for bilge, fuel, water, gray and black water, generators, main engines, reverse gears, and intrusion

• Audio, video antenna distribution system

• Lightning suppressor

• Wards 480VAC 200-amp Galvanic Isolator

• Simpson Electro Catalytic corrosion monitor

• 2 x 12V and 24V DC Mastervolt automatic battery chargers

• 12V Battery bank for navigation electronics

• 24V Battery bank for engine starting and emergency lighting

• 12V Battery banks for each generator

• 4 x UPS (emergency Power Sources) (Nav systems, Sat TV antenna, Isis system, TV system)

• Naiad stabilizer AutoLock System

• Power Logic Square D power meter

• Electric engine heaters

Flybridge Equipment

• 2 x 19" Green Marine chart display monitors

• Furuno radar repeater

• Furuno repeater depth, wind speed, and direction

• Icom IC-M506 VHF radio

• Generator gauges

• Anschutz autopilot control panel

• Anschutz rudder tiller

• Anschutz rudder angle indicator

• Port and Starboard wing control stations with weather covers

• 2 x 2018 Yahama Jet Skis

• Stainless steel hardware

• HPS Naiad bow thruster control

• Naiad stabilizer control

• DDC digital engine monitors

• Emergency engine stops

• 2 x Carlisle & Finch 12' searchlights of one million candlepower

• Stainless Steel steering wheel

• Stereo speakers

• Vinyl console cover

• Controls for gears and throttles

• Stidd helm chair and upholstered bench seat

• Aft sunshade with 2 x carbon fiber support poles

Deck Equipment

• Nautical Structures hydraulic crane, Model EZ 4000 (Flybridge) (Annual service Sept 2023)

• SSP Oceanmaster 10-person life raft in canister, hydrostatic releases

• Elliott 10-person life raft in canister, hydrostatic releases

• 4 x Life rings

• Strobe MOB (Man Overboard) light

• 2 x 406 MHZ EPIRBS

• Nautical Structures manual/hydraulic stern passerelle 

• 2 x Maxwell aft deck capstans #3500

• 2 x Maxwell anchor windlasses #4500

• Inboard and outboard foot switches

• Port and starboard bow anchors in pockets, 1⁄2" chain rode

• P&S chain stops and band brakes

• Anchor chain internal washdown system

• Marquipt 7-step tide ride boarding stairs w/ double rails

• Stainless steel side mount boarding ladder

• Stainless steel swim ladder

• Integral swim platform with stainless steel safety hoop rails

• Swim platform mooring whips

• Hot and cold-water shower swim platform

• Freeman watertight lazarette door

• Freeman watertight flybridge door

• Freeman side doors

• Propane grill, flybridge

• Flybridge wet bar: Sub Zero icemaker, refrigerator, wet sink

• Stidd helm chair, one in the pilothouse, one in the flybridge

• Aft deck bench seat with cushions, cover, and storage below 

• Murray custom aft deck teak table

• Aft deck furniture, six chairs

• Port and starboard boarding gates, two on each side

• 10 x 15" Stainless steel cleats

• Stainless steel Hawse pipes

• Starboard and port teak wing doors (Awlgrip painted matterhorn white)

• Hot and cold-water faucets in cuddy (forward lazarette)

• Cable TV and compressed air connectors in cuddy

• Shore power circuit breakers in cuddy

• Dockside water connectors fore and aft

• Deck hatch to crew quarters

• Steps up windshield mullions for cleaning

• Fenders and lines

• 2 x 12' Ash boat hooks

• Teak cap rails

• Covers for all exposed equipment including windlasses, searchlights, pilothouse windows (3 different types), all exterior seating, flybridge console, and seating, and the flybridge area in its entirety

Engine Room and Main Machinery

• 2 x MTU 16V2000 1800hp inboard diesel engines

• Engine Hours: Port 7,765 - 500 hours since major overhaul; Starboard 7,760 - 500 hours since major overhaul

• Strongseal dripless stuffing boxes

• HPS Hydraulic bow thruster

• Naiad stabilizers with AutoLock system

• DDC electronic engine controls

• Kahlenberg air compressor (208V)

• 25' heavy-duty air hose with air connections fore, aft, and flybridge

• Delta T automated ventilation control system

• Allen Bradley 208V exhaust fan lazarette

• Port and starboard 208V intake/exhaust fans engine room

• Headhunter head systems

• Headhunter waste treatment system

• ANSUL CO2 fire protection system auto/manual serviced annually

• Power assist steering system

• Hamilton Hough steering pump

• Alfa Laval fuel separator

• Fuel filters: 4 x for mains and 2 x for generators

• Stainless steel fuel piping

• Swagelok stainless steel hydraulic fittings and ball valves 

• Fuel over fill alarm system

• Electric and manual fuel transfer systems

• Tuthill FillRite fuel transfer meter

• Fuel and freshwater tank gauges

• Mechanical gauges in the engine room

• Manifold 220V emergency bilge pump system

• 11 x Rule bilge pumps (24V) with float switches

• Port and starboard raw water sea chests

• Matrix 1200 GPD water maker

• Headhunter Mach 5 freshwater pump (AC)

• Headhunter Aqua Box Fresh Water Pump (AC) and Headhunter X-Caliber Fresh Water Pump (DC)

• Bell and Gossett hot water circulating pump

• 2 x Torrid 40-gallon hot water heaters

• MarineAir chilled water air conditioning four 5-ton chillers 

• Delta Chem Free Ozone / dometic generator

• Black and gray water waste tanks with pump-out systems and Headhunter Tank Sentry monitoring system

• Lube Oil transfer and change system

• 200-gallon lube oil reservoir tank

• 200-gallon waste oil tank

• Engine block heaters

• Hikvision closed circuit vessel monitor system with 3 x Pelco cameras and 2 x Garmin cameras

• Teignbridge 5-blade propellers 44x35”

• Flybridge wing controls

• 3 x Trumpet Kahlenberg air horns

• Kahlenberg air whistle

• Dometic Spot Zero water softener 

• Soundown genset mufflers

• Tides Rudder seals

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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