Burger's new 151' "Sycara IV" Fantail Cruiser...

YachtForums · 08-17-2009, 09:41 PM

Hi all,

I'm catching a flight to Wisconsin in the morning to visit Burger in preparation of a YF review on 'Sycara IV'. Neil Rabinowitz will be onboard taking pics for Burger. Sycara IV is a significant launch and we're looking forward to providing coverage.

On Thursday, I'm visiting with Mike Kelsey at Palmer-Johnson, then driving back to Milwaukee to catch a late night flight home. Back in the YF saddle by Friday morning.

Lars has the helm!

SeaEric · 08-17-2009, 09:46 PM

She is stunning. I can't wait to read your review and observations. I wish that I was joining you!

YachtForums · 08-17-2009, 10:13 PM

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I wish that I was joining you!

I wish you were joining me too Eric. I can't think of anyone better versed to cover this boat! Unless you can hop a flight to MKE tomorrow, let's talk after I get back and lay-up the feature. I'll supply a link to the images and we'll include your historical reflections/impressions in the review.

YachtNews · 08-18-2009, 02:39 AM

Yay!! A review of the "Sycara IV". This is going to be exciting and I was waiting for a few meager photos to surface around the 'net and now we are doing a full blown review. Exciting!

Seafarer · 08-18-2009, 09:23 AM

To say I eagerly anticipate this would be severe understatement.

Yachtguymke · 08-18-2009, 10:48 AM

Carl, We should go have a beer. Been awhile since I have seen you! I will PM you my cell number.

ychtcptn · 08-18-2009, 10:51 AM

The Capt. is a friend of mine, he sent me some aerial photo's the other day. It is quite an impressive yacht! I do not think that it would be right to put them up, as I did not take them and obviously they are copyrighted.
Have a good trip and I look forward to your article.

YachtForums · 08-18-2009, 03:07 PM

While waiting to deboard this tube with a tail at MKE airport, I thought I'd share a little YF trivia. First person to get this right, gets a polo shirt...

Has anyone noticed anything vaguely familiar about Sycara?

CODOG · 08-18-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by YachtForums

While waiting to deboard this tube with a tail at MKE airport, I thought I'd share a little YF trivia. First person to get this right, gets a polo shirt...

Has anyone noticed anything vaguely familiar about Sycara?

Looks very similar to the Danish Royal Yacht Dannebrogen.

OutMyWindow · 08-18-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by YachtForums

Has anyone noticed anything vaguely familiar about Sycara?

Do you mean "familiar" to Nero?

CODOG · 08-18-2009, 03:29 PM

Oh, and Nero too.

YachtForums · 08-18-2009, 05:54 PM

Negative on Nero. No Danish Royalty either. The answer is right in front of you.

AMG · 08-18-2009, 06:04 PM

The portlights...? Oh, and the waterline as in YF:s head!

OutMyWindow · 08-18-2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by YachtForums

The answer is right in front of you.

HUH, something to do with a cheese & tomato sandwich?

YachtForums · 08-18-2009, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by AMG

The portlights...? Oh, and the waterline as in YF:s head!

Leave it to the world's best yacht designer to see the subtle elements that were emulated to create YF. Good eye Lars!

Long story on this and I'm typing on my iPhone from the Best Western WiFi in Manitowoc, but when I first received the rendering of Sycara, I called Katie Ross and asked permission to use the Sycara rendering as a basis for YF's new skin. This was circa 2005. Since then, you guys have given the skin life.