Just Pulled In Sint Maarten, Caribbean

MikeElliston · 12-26-2006, 06:18 PM

Neil, the photo of Tiara has Lone Ranger in the background, could you get me a better photo of her ?? i love tugs that have been converted to private yachts.

Chitowner · 12-26-2006, 07:24 PM

I've NEVER seen or heard anything about this Lady Iris, are you sure it's a Burger Yacht?
It's not that I don't trust your info, but I'm a big fan of Burger, and over the years I've seen a few of them here in Lake Michigan and in Ft. Lauderdale while on vacation, and I have to say this is by FAR the weirdest looking-looking Burger design I've ever seen.
Except for the new Sycara coming out next year, it seem that Burger's in-house styling has always been consistent with a certain "classic look" and from what I see in this picture, this looks more like a Broward than a Burger.
Does anyone in the forum have any further info on Lady Iris? LOA, year built, previous names, refit maybe???
Neil keep up the good work buddy, great pics, I think we all whished we were there too. You are going to see a lot more yachts there for New Year's, keep posting your excellent pics.

Neil Rooney · 12-26-2006, 08:06 PM

I could not find here listed anywhere but found a few articles mentioning her.
http://www.inc.com/magazine/20010801/23240.html

Neil Rooney · 12-26-2006, 08:08 PM

Here's a better shot of Lone Ranger

Neil Rooney · 12-27-2006, 05:27 AM

Attessa 225' Feadship on the dock at Isle De Sol Marina in Simpson Bay Lagoon December 26

Neil Rooney · 12-27-2006, 06:59 AM

I Cruised over to Lady Iris this morning, at Port de Plaisance and spoke with the Captain, YES it IS the Burger mentioned in the article linked above. She was finished in 1991 and "heavily" customized.

Chitowner · 12-27-2006, 01:08 PM

OK, Gotcha.
That's probably why not a lot of people have heard of Lady Iris, she was left unfinished when the previous owners of Burger shut down the plant, eventually finished and "heavily" customized.
I wonder if it would be posible to see a few more pics of her. Thanks Neil.

MikeElliston · 12-27-2006, 01:38 PM

I WISH I WAS THERE RIGHT NOW, i'm getting gale force winds here in Long Beach, already had 1 35' sailboat blown onto the rocks, they called vessel assist reporting engine problems, VA told them, you got sails, use them, in 40+ knots of wind, ur weekend warrior sailor noramally cannot handle winds this strong, they ended up on the rocks with VA pulling them off, they better get a free tow bill for that one.

Neil Rooney · 12-27-2006, 04:08 PM

More of Lady Iris, on the dock at Port de Plaisance South Marina, Simpson Bay Lagoon, Sint Maarten, Netherlands Antilles

psdo · 01-01-2007, 07:09 PM

Heard the bridge was open for an hour today letting everyone back from St.Barts,, traffic was backed up all the way to Mullet beach..
lets see some more pics!!!

elsupremo · 01-01-2007, 08:39 PM

Neil, this thread is amazing, thank you for sharing. It is truly appreciated! Fantastic!

MikeElliston · 01-01-2007, 08:43 PM

i just started a similar thread for Yachts that come through Long Beach, starting with 2 who call Alamitos Bay home, i'll get more as they come through, too bad its not as active here as say, there.

outmywindow · 01-08-2007, 11:22 AM

Neil, if any crew from this fine yacht stumble through your establishment, and their tongues get a waggling on grog, it would be nice to know if she’s ever coming back to her home port of Vancouver or have we lost her forever to the Med/Carib shuffle?

MikeElliston · 01-08-2007, 12:49 PM

Attessa was at anchor outside of Long Beach for quite a while last year, beautiful yacht, i hope to see her again sometime, possibly on her way back to Vancouver. if she come's through i will definately get some photos of her next time.

psdo · 01-08-2007, 01:30 PM

Hey Neil: what's going on? Your camera broke?
Prime time right now and no new photos,,,,,,,,
How about some shots from the "parade" on NYs day when everyone was coming back from St.Barts???