Vessel Profile

Island Girl IX

Island Girl IX
Photo: Harbor Lady taken 26 Jun 2026 at Milwaukee WI by George Schneider

Story

This tour boat was built in 1996 by Mid City Steel in Lacrosse, WI.

Historical Notes

George Schneider (July 2026) writes: There is significant overlap between Mid-City Steel and Skipperliner Industries. Not all Skipperliner boats are built by Mid-City, and Mid-City doesn't build exclusively for Skipperliner. When they collaborate on a vessel, it seems very arbitrary whether just one name or both appear as builder on the construction documents.

Owners & Masters

In 1998-2005 she was owned by Bikini Yacht Club Inc, a Skipperliner affiliate.

In 2006-2009 she was owned by Harms Enterprises Ltd, Inver Grove Heights MN USA.

In 2013 she was owned by Marine Transportation Service LLC, Sturgeon Bay WI USA.

In 2014-2026 she was owned by Caravan's Leasing LLC, Milwaukee WI USA.

References

  • Merchant Vessels of the United States Annual digital data files, 1997-2026
  • cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (Accessed 18 July 2026)
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