Cheryl & Dave's new boat - Bruce Erickson's Photos

The months of planning and construction have led to a signature “mid-size super-yacht” by Burger,
one that will undoubtedly set new objectives for speed and luxury yachts in her category.
Named quite appropriately, she is ‘The Beautiful’. She is... Tò-Kalòn.

by Capt. Chuck Gnaegy

Specifications:

LOA: 101’06”
Beam: 22’06”
Draft: 5’05”
Displacement: 135 Long Tons
Gross Tonnage: 206 GT ITC
Cruise Speed: 23.5 knots
Max Speed: 27.8 knots
Range: 625 NM @ 23.5 knots
Long Range Cruise: 2,090 NM @ 10 knots
Fuel Capacity: 6,260 US Gal.
Fresh Water: 1,320 US Gal.
Clean Oil Capacity: 65 US Gal.
Waste Oil Capacity: 165 US Gal.
Black Water Holding: 380 US Gal.
Grey Water Holding: 335 US Gal.
Class: American Bureau of Shipping (ABS);
Survey and Notation to A1 yachting Service;
Unrestricted World Wide

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Bruce Erickson > Burger Boat's 101' "Tò-Kalòn"
A Glass of Red and a FAST Burger...

Burger Boat Company’s 101’ Tò-Kalòn, just introduced, takes her title from the ancient writings of Plato, meaning “The Beautiful.” The engaging concept itself, however not lost in antiquity, also looms up with classic importance in other genres. Yachting’s elite wine connoisseurs will recognize the name for exquisite, award-winning Cabernet Sauvignons from Robert Mondavi and Chateau Boswell, noted Napa Valley winemakers. Those elegant burgundies are spawned in the historic Tò-Kalòn Vineyard, prized from the 1870s ‘till today. So, a classic, ageless soubriquet imprints Burger’s modern, tastefully fashioned 101’ yacht. Beautiful, precisely.

At the 2008 Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show, Burger representative Curtis Mark gave us a tour of the analysis and attention to detail that Burger puts into each yacht before and during its build. Burger’s design team, as America’s most venerated yacht builder (Since 1863) enlisted Cor D. Rover Design for exterior styling, along with Donald A. Blount Associates for the latest advances in naval architecture and technology. The result is this superb “Mid-size Super-yacht.” The yacht’s modern design is formed from Alustar Aluminum alloy, which is over 20% stronger (both before and after welding) than conventional aluminum alloy, thereby increasing structural rigidity. Its highly anti-corrosive characteristics will significantly prolong the life expectancy of the vessel’s paint coating as well. ABS certified, Tò-Kalòn is subdivided into four water-tight compartments.

Bruce Erickson > Designed for speed, at 101’, she is spacious for her footage and most assuredly striking. The unique hull design provides the necessary lift to achieve higher speeds while ensuring comfortable sea keeping qualities. With a pair of MTU's monster 16V2000 M93 engines, developing 2,400 BHP at 2,450 rpm, she cruises comfortable at 23.5 knots and pegs the time-to-distance meter at 27.8 knots. Backing off to 10 knots, she has a range of 2,090 nautical miles.

Bruce Erickson > In addition to Don Blount's team, veteran engineer Dean Vaughan was brought in as project manager on Tò-Kalòn. Dean knows a bit about fast boats, having overseen the re-fit of the Staluppi sequel; Octopussy, among many other notably-named yachts. For stability at speed, Tò-Kalòn is equipped with a Quantum twin-fin QC1000 system. Throttled back, Quantum's QT-120 Duo-Prop bow thruster makes 120hp for quick assists in tight quarters. To complete the hydraulic circuit, Quantum's QIS 60 Hydraulic Power Unit moves the viscous stuff via 2 gearbox driven pumps.

Bruce Erickson > With her unusual speed, Tò-Kalòn makes good time running, so to easily swish her guests into a secluded cove and launch her tender of adventure, a Castoli 14’ jet cat. For land-based exploration, two scooters are toted as well, all deployed from a Nautical Structures Euro-2500 davit tucked away behind the sunpad.

Bruce Erickson > This close-up, aft on the top sun-deck, shows her integrated hot tub/pool, giving rise to a step-up handrail with slip-proof stairs, along with hefty stainless railings adjacent to the sunpads. Close enough for quiet conversation is a pedestal mounted, lacquered table with fold out leafs. Couch seating, plus 4 sun chairs await top deck dining.

Bruce Erickson > A matching a pair of Chesterfield love-seats just aft of the helm, adds a clubby, living room composure mode. The pilothouse design sets the tone for other ship areas in comfort and eye appeal; walls of Sapele, with Kaya and ebony accents. Her ceiling features a one-of-a-kind, creative, hand-painted dome, while other furnishings include a desk area, book shelves, flat screen TV.

Bruce Erickson > Tò-Kalòn’s spacious pilothouse design allows for complete nav/com administration, also enclosing her Sky Lounge at the modish top deck level. With her double Stidd helm chair done in leather, her traditional wood/spoke steering wheel sports a stainless steel outer rim, facing the five screen array of navigation and communication instruments. Lush Sapele, with Kaya and ebony accents bring a warmth to the strong, wood-framed windshields and wide helm display.

Bruce Erickson > At the main aftdeck entrance, just outside the Salon, a choice, handsomely designed dining setting seats six, in the fresh outdoors yet sheltered under the deck overhang. This leads to a lovely orbit for a quiet evening celebration, or simply to revel in the high style of Tò-Kalòn, “the Beautiful.” An upper deck access ladder is recessed into the starboard wing station and a television-in-a-box in the port station. See the detail shots at the end of the review for a close-up.

Bruce Erickson > Electric sliding doors lead aft from the main salon, flanked by ornate smoked glass and onyx marble floors that add dimension to the foyer. A stainless sill caps the ingress point to protect against scuffing.

Burger Boat's 101' "Tò-Kalòn"
A Glass of Red and a FAST Burger...

Burger Boat Company’s 101’ Tò-Kalòn, just introduced, takes her title from the ancient writings of Plato, meaning “The Beautiful.” The engaging concept itself, however not lost in antiquity, also looms up with classic importance in other genres. Yachting’s elite wine connoisseurs will recognize the name for exquisite, award-winning Cabernet Sauvignons from Robert Mondavi and Chateau Boswell, noted Napa Valley winemakers. Those elegant burgundies are spawned in the historic Tò-Kalòn Vineyard, prized from the 1870s ‘till today. So, a classic, ageless soubriquet imprints Burger’s modern, tastefully fashioned 101’ yacht. Beautiful, precisely.

At the 2008 Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show, Burger representative Curtis Mark gave us a tour of the analysis and attention to detail that Burger puts into each yacht before and during its build. Burger’s design team, as America’s most venerated yacht builder (Since 1863) enlisted Cor D. Rover Design for exterior styling, along with Donald A. Blount Associates for the latest advances in naval architecture and technology. The result is this superb “Mid-size Super-yacht.” The yacht’s modern design is formed from Alustar Aluminum alloy, which is over 20% stronger (both before and after welding) than conventional aluminum alloy, thereby increasing structural rigidity. Its highly anti-corrosive characteristics will significantly prolong the life expectancy of the vessel’s paint coating as well. ABS certified, Tò-Kalòn is subdivided into four water-tight compartments.