Viking Yachts Built In-House
A source of pride for the brand is that more than 90% of every Viking yacht is designed and manufactured in-house, and that is for the production of nearly 100 yachts each year. Every aspect, whether fiberglass fuel tanks, detailed wiring, or reinforced hull-to-deck joints, all components are manufactured and installed with strict quality control using up-to-date technology and hi-tech machines.
Viking Yachts The History of the Family Business
Peterson-Viking Builders was a small, financially-ailing boat-builder in New Jersey that caught the attention of brothers Bob and Bill Healey. In 1964, the two men bought the company that built 37-foot wooden sportfishing boats. That business venture became the Viking Yacht Company.
Today, Healeys are still at the helm. Patrick J. Healey, Bill’s son, serves as Viking Yacht Company’s chief chief executive officer and president. Bob’s son, Robert Healey Jr., is the executive co-chairman of the Viking Group. He is also the manager of Viking’s investment portfolios, and real estate, and corporate manager of Viking Yachts.
Viking created Valhalla Boatworks (VBW) in February of 2019 and built 70 Valhallas in the first production year with the initial build of V-33, V-37, and V-41, with the V-46 on the way.
Viking Yachts A Trip Through the Production Line
- With vast in-house departments and employees, Viking hulls are really on the move as they work through the factory.
- The trained staff of every trade all play a part.
- The Viking Yachts website shared a look at a small part of the trip:
- The fiberglass department (also called Viglass) handles the hull and the framework. This department also fabricates the fuel, water, and holding tanks.
- Next, the hull moves to the mechanical and electrical departments. Eventually, all of the interior components are assembled and installed in each section of the bat.
- There are 58 carpenters, installers, and general shipwrights in the carpentry department.
- Next, the floors are secured to the hull with fiberglass and resin by the rough carpentry department at the same time the rough carpentry assembly team works outside building the larger living configurations and large furniture, as well as deckhouse, cockpit liner, and coaming.
- The finish carpenters handle the interior headliners and hull sealers and then cabinets, shelves, doors, and appliances are installed before carpeting and custom flooring.
Recent Viking Yachts Wins for the Serious Anglers
- The Viking 80 CE won The Invitational inaugural event near The Wharf Marina in Orange Beach, Alabama in 2020.
- A Viking 80 won the Marlin Tournament at the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor in New Jersey and a Viking 56 won third place in 2020.
- A Viking 80 won the Bermuda Triple Crown Billfish tournament which includes the Billfish Blast, Big Game Classic, and Sea Horse Anglers Club tournaments.
- A Viking 72 won the Mississippi Gulf Coast Blue Marlin Classic.
Just a Few Viking Yachts Top Models
Viking Open Bridge
- Viking 44 Convertible
- Viking 48 Convertible
- Viking 52 Convertible
- Viking 54 Convertible
- Viking 58 Convertible
- Viking 62 Convertible
- Viking 64 Convertible
- Viking 68 Convertible
- Viking 72 Convertible
- Viking 80 Convertible
- Viking 90 Convertible
- Viking 92 Convertible
Viking Billfish
- Viking 38 Billfish
- Viking 380
- Viking 46 Billfish
Viking Motor Yacht
- Viking 75 Motoryacht
- Viking 82 Motoryacht
- Viking 93 Motoryacht
Viking Sport Yacht
- Viking 44 Sport Coupe and 44ST
- Viking 48 Sport Coupe and 48ST
- Viking 52 Sport Coupe and 52ST
- Viking 54 Sport Coupe and 54ST
Viking Open
- Viking Open 440
- Viking Open 480
- Viking Open 520
- Viking Open 540
Viking Enclosed Bridge
- Viking 62 Enclosed Bridge
- Viking 68 Enclosed Bridge
- Viking 72 Enclosed Bridge
- Viking 72 Sky Bridge
- Viking 80 Enclosed Bridge
- Viking 80 Sky Bridge
- Viking 90 Enclosed Bridge
- Viking 90 Sky Bridge
- Viking 92 Enclosed Bridge
- Viking 92 Enclosed Bridge
