A Manitowoc boatbuilder that can trace its roots back to the administration of Abraham Lincoln will again be a focal point of attention tomorrow (August 13th).
Ron Cleveringa, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Burger Boat, says they’re excited to open up the shipyard so the community can see what they do at 1811 Spring Street.
“We’re doing a christening of our newest launch, which will be launched shortly thereafter, the NEEBISH ISLANDER III, for Eastern U.P. Transit Authority,” he said. “The 92-foot Carferry will transport passengers back and forth to Neebish Island.”
The NEEBISH ISLANDER III will allow for the transport of 15 passenger vehicles and small trucks across the St. Mary’s River from Neebish Island to Barbeau, Michigan.
An open house and tours of the historic shipyard is scheduled from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m. tomorrow to allow people to see that Burger Boat is not just a yacht-builder.
Cleveringa explained, “We do yachts, commercial vessels, steel, aluminum, we do refit repair. We’re pretty well rounded at this point in time.”
Following the open house and tours Saturday (tomorrow), the christening ceremony for the carferry will start at approximately 1:15 p.m.
The shipyard will also present new employment opportunities, including those in skilled trades, as it works on and plans several new projects.
Cleveringa also told us that Burger Boat is currently working on its biggest yacht ever, with another project to follow.
