Viking 82 - World leader
by Viking Yachts 6 Apr 20:06 BST
Viking 82 © Viking Yachts
Our new 82 proves again that Viking reigns as the leader in the design, development and production of the biggest convertible sportfishing yachts in the world.
Hull No. 1 will be an open bridge model with a Pamlico Blue gelcoat and a custom tuna tower from the Viking subsidiary Palm Beach Towers. The yacht will make its world premiere at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Oct. 30-Nov. 3., and then serve as our demonstrator boat.
Viking has delivered more 110 yachts that are 80 feet or larger, including twenty-one of its 92 and an astounding 54 of the Viking 80. The new 82 builds upon the success of the 80, pushing the genre to new heights. At nearly 83 feet, our new convertible presents a long, sleek and strong profile. Her gently sloping unbroken S-shaped sheer, double strakes and chines, deftly placed molded-in style lines and swept-back black metallic mask are unmistakably Viking. She shares stylistic refinements of the 90, including deckhouse window and hull portlights with chamfered edges and the latest hull-side engineroom vent design. The 82's hull sides also boast a prominent feature line that appears to flow through the tinted port light.
The 82 gives you more cockpit space and a larger mezzanine that allows for increased storage and a new extended lounge to starboard. Just under 230 square feet, the cockpit includes a transom door and lift gate, a transom fishbox/live well and full-length in-deck fish boxes with split lids to port and starboard. The Viking 82 is engineered for the installation of a Seakeeper 40, easily accessible via a single cockpit hatch on centerline with optional electric actuation.
The 82 will be offered in three different models - open bridge, enclosed bridge and sky bridge. Above, our enclosed bridge (EB) model offers a totally climate-controlled helm area and a luxurious second salon. Viking has been building enclosed bridge convertibles for 30 years, and this experience is unmatched in the industry, with constant evolution in design, ergonomics and comfort.
If you like the salon-like features of an enclosed bridge but also want to run the boat from an open bridge occasionally, the 82's sky bridge model is for you, providing the best of both worlds. The elevated bridge's port-side console has a fully equipped helm with a recessed black acrylic panel for flush-mounted displays. Guests can enjoy the view from a forward L-shaped lounge.
Next time we'll show you the five-stateroom, six-head accommodation plan and helm layouts. Stay tuned! In the meantime, we invite you to contact your authorized Viking dealer for more information.