ANGUS
About this yacht
ANGUS is a rare 1939 50’ steel Burger motor yacht representing one of the finest surviving examples of early American yacht building. Originally built as a private yacht by Burger Boat Company, she later served in a research role at Grand Valley State University, operating exclusively on the freshwater of Lake Michigan.
She retains her original Kahlenberg 4-cylinder diesel engine, fully operational, and has benefited from a Burger-led restoration/preservation program (2011–2012) followed by meticulous mechanical recommissioning by her current owner.
Cruising comfortably at 9–10 knots, ANGUS is presented in highly original, mechanically authentic condition, offering a unique opportunity to acquire a historically significant, operational classic.
Specifications
- Length
- 50' (15.24m)
- Beam
- 13' (3.96m)
- Max Draft
- 5' 3" (1.6m)
- Year built
- 1939
- Builder
- BURGER BOAT COMPANY
- Model
- 50' Yacht
- Type
- Motor Yacht
- Cabins
- 4
- Sleeps
- 6
- Heads
- 1
- Hull material
- Steel
- Cruise speed
- 8 Knots
- Engines
- Kahlenberg AF-410 70hp 0hrs
- Status
- Active
- MLS ID
- 483394
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ANGUS is a rare 1939 50’ steel Burger motor yacht, originally built as a private yacht in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. She later served in a research capacity and became associated with Grand Valley State University's Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute (AWRI), while remaining exclusively in freshwater service on Lake Michigan.
She retains her original Kahlenberg 4-cylinder diesel engine and was the subject of a comprehensive restoration/preservation program completed by Burger Boat Company in 2011–2012. The current owner has since recommissioned the vessel’s mechanical systems to operate as originally designed.
ANGUS cruises comfortably at 9–10 knots and is presented in highly original, mechanically authentic condition.
Key Features
- Original 1939 Burger steel motor yacht
- Originally designed and delivered as a private yacht
- Later a research vessel with Grand Valley State University's Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute (AWRI)
- Lifelong freshwater (Lake Michigan) vessel
- Original Kahlenberg 4-cylinder diesel engine
- Engine and drivetrain in excellent operating condition — “runs like a top”
- Mechanically recommissioned to original operating condition
- New interior cushions
- Updated stove and refrigerator
- Burger restoration/preservation (2011/2012)
- 42" steel propeller
- Turnkey operating condition
- Highly original example with strong provenance
ANGUS represents a unique opportunity to acquire an authentic, pre-war Burger motor yacht with genuine provenance. Importantly, she avoids over-restoration, retaining the details collectors value, while offering key updates that make her immediately usable.
Her combination of originality, documented restoration, and strong mechanical condition positions her well for an owner who values both history and function.