2001 Burger Enclosed

The 2001 Burger Enclosed Bridge Sportfish is a 108-foot sport fishing yacht built by Burger Boat Company in the United States. Named Dream Catcher, the yacht measures 32.92 meters in length with a 7.32-meter beam and approximately 1.78-meter draft. Its aluminum hull and superstructure, teak decks, and semi-displacement hull are designed for offshore fishing as well as extended cruising.

The yacht combines a fully equipped fishing cockpit with an enclosed pilothouse, flybridge, spacious salon, and three guest staterooms. It accommodates six guests in three ensuite cabins and up to five crew in three crew cabins, making the layout suitable for serious fishing trips as well as longer-range private cruising.

Is the 2001 Burger Enclosed Bridge Sportfish for Sale?

Yes, the 2001 Burger Enclosed Bridge Sportfish “Dream Catcher” is currently listed for sale in Auckland, New Zealand. The published asking price is US$4.95 million. The listing identifies the yacht as a used 108-foot Burger sport fishing yacht and provides detailed specifications for the vessel and its equipment.

Because this is a 2001 yacht, buyers should evaluate the actual condition, maintenance history, and refit work rather than relying only on its original build year. Dream Catcher received a substantial interior refit in 2014, followed by additional updates and upgrades in 2019, while the current listing also highlights upgraded Garmin electronics.

2001 Burger Enclosed Bridge Sportfish Price

The current asking price for the 2001 Burger Enclosed Bridge Sportfish “Dream Catcher” is US$4.95 million. This is the advertised asking price rather than a confirmed final transaction value, and the actual market value can depend on the yacht's condition, maintenance records, equipment, refit history, and negotiation.

Beyond the purchase price, buyers should budget for insurance, marina or berth costs, fuel, crew, regular maintenance, haul-outs, classification-related inspections, and future refit work. With an 8,025-gallon fuel capacity and twin high-output MTU engines, operating costs can be substantial, particularly when the yacht is used for long-distance cruising or extensive fishing trips.

Performance and Propulsion

The 2001 Burger Enclosed Bridge Sportfish is powered by two MTU 12V 4000 diesel engines, each producing 2,735 hp. The published specifications give the yacht a cruising speed of approximately 24 knots and a maximum speed of about 28 knots, providing substantial power for a 108-foot sport fishing yacht.

The yacht carries approximately 8,025 US gallons of fuel and has a reported water capacity of 1,500 gallons, supporting extended operation away from shore facilities. Its relatively shallow draft of approximately 5.83 feet is also suited to cruising in areas such as the Bahamas, although actual range, fuel consumption, and performance will vary with speed, loading, sea conditions, and engine condition.

Exterior Design and Construction

The yacht was designed by the Burger Design Team with naval architecture by Don O'Keefe and features an aluminum hull and superstructure with teak decks. The exterior layout combines the large aft fishing cockpit with an enclosed pilothouse, aft-deck seating, wing stations, and a flybridge positioned above the enclosed bridge.

The teak cockpit is equipped for serious offshore fishing, including a centerline fighting chair, rod storage, a transom livewell, in-deck fish box, freezers, and a transom door. The flybridge provides a second helm position with visibility over the surrounding deck areas, while the enclosed pilothouse offers a protected helm for operation in different weather conditions.

Interior and Accommodation

The interior provides three ensuite guest staterooms for six guests, including a full-beam master stateroom with a king-size bed and two additional guest staterooms with side-by-side berths. Two further cabins with upper and lower berths are available for additional guest or crew accommodation, while the yacht is listed with space for up to five crew in three cabins.

The main salon, dining area, and galley are arranged on the same level and surrounded by large windows, creating an open interior with extensive natural light. The salon features satin-finished teak joinery, a wet bar, entertainment center, and dining area for six, while the enclosed pilothouse includes the main helm, navigation station, seating that can convert to crew berths, and a separate head with shower.

What to Check Before Buying a 2001 Burger Enclosed Bridge Sportfish

Before making an offer, a complete marine survey, haul-out inspection, and professional sea trial are strongly recommended. The survey should cover the aluminum hull and superstructure, structural connections, teak decks, welds, corrosion protection, through-hulls, shafts, propellers, rudders, steering system, fuel tanks, electrical systems, generators, plumbing, air-conditioning, and hydraulic systems.

The twin MTU 12V 4000 engines should be inspected individually, including engine hours, maintenance records, diagnostic reports, cooling systems, turbochargers, exhaust systems, transmissions, and evidence of previous repairs. Buyers should also test the fishing equipment, livewell, fish boxes, freezers, hydraulic systems, navigation electronics, wing stations, stabilizing equipment if fitted, watermaker, safety systems, and other major onboard equipment before completing the purchase.