The new Viking 52 Open makes its inaugural appearance at the Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show joining its stable mates, the 52 Sport Tower and 52 Sport Coupe. Built on the hull of the popular 52 Convertible, the boat has an aggressive entry, 12-degree transom deadrise and molded strakes for lift and planing efficacy. The resin infused hull features a matrix of end-grain balsa and foam core sandwiched between Aramid and E-glass hybrid fiberglass laminates with custom blended epoxy and polyester resins, and vacuum-bagged bulkheads throughout. The command deck with its fiberglass wraparound windshield includes triple helm seats, a molded console with stowage and refrigeration, plus a convenient dinette. The cockpit with an observation mezzanine includes 142 square-feet of desirable features including a transom door, transom fish box, fresh and raw-water wash down systems, tackle stowage and in-deck molded fish and dunnage boxes. The three-stateroom, two-head layout also offers a comfortable salon and full-feature galley. The Palm Beach Towers’ tuna tower adds a finishing touch. MAN V12 1400 CRM diesels provide cruising speeds in the high 30 knot range with the top end of 40 plus knots depending upon load, sea conditions and other variables.
Viking 62 Convertible
The 62 Convertible delivers contemporary styling, extraordinary maneuverability, exhilarating performance and outstanding accommodations. A choice of three and four stateroom layouts, along with open and enclosed bridge command stations, nothing on the water comes close to its hallmark engineering. This boat defines versatility making it a superb choice for a tournament fishing owner, a long distance cruising yachtsman, or for doing everything. Leaving nothing to chance, even the lazarette is prepped for the installation of a gyro stabilizer at the factory or at a later date. The 172 square-foot cockpit features an observation mezzanine, refrigeration, a live well, a transom door and fish box. Built for speed, engine choices include MAN, Caterpillar and MTU.
Viking 66 Convertible
With elegant styling and heart-stirring performance, the Viking 66 Convertible is the yacht you have always wanted. Five minutes behind the wheel at the center console helm and you will know for sure. The bridge is amazing with ample seating, rod stowage and incredible visibility. A fabulous four-stateroom layout includes private access for the crew through the engine room. Electrical distribution centers in the salon and at the helm offer touch screen simplicity. A sprawling salon includes the convenience of an island galley and Viking’s benchmark teak joinery throughout in a choice of satin and high-gloss finishes. The split level cockpit is tournament proven and the stand-up engineroom is peerless perfection. An available enclosed bridge complements your options.
Viking 70 Convertible
Whether the game is giant blue fin tuna or collecting the most white marlin release flags nothing is left to chance with the Viking 70 Convertible. An inspiring island of elegance, this yacht is a groundbreaking achievement as a blue-water competitor. The salon is immense and includes a day head and a walk-in pantry. The four staterooms are spacious and its top shelf engineering a benchmark for yachts 10 feet larger. Available with an open bridge or a climate-controlled enclosed bridge, turnkey delivery is assured by specifying Viking’s sister companies, Atlantic Marine Electronics and Palm Beach Towers for all and any custom features or equipment. With its proprietary VIPER (Viking Independent Programmable Electro-hydraulic Rudder) steering system, it handles like a 70-foot sports car and so much more.
