VALHALLA 55

A mega center-console that checks all the boxes

- SAM WHITE

Owned and operated by Viking Yachts, Valhalla Boatworks debuted in 2019 with the premiere of the first V Series center-consoles: the V-33, V-37 and V-41. The Valhalla 46 followed 18 months later, solidifying Valhalla's reputation for building high-performance premium center-consoles. Now, they've stretched the boundaries even further with the introduction of the Valhalla flagship V-55, an outboard-powered 55-foot beast of a boat that combines the speed, maneuverability, 360-degree on-deck access, and convenience of an outboard-powered center-console with the engineering, accommodations and amenities of a Viking convertible. The V-55's overall size-particularly its 15-foot-6-inch beam allows for more fuel capacity, cockpit space, on-deck seating, and interior living accommodations than any other center-console in its class.

"This is a statement boat-there is nothing like it on the market," says Viking Yachts president and CEO Pat Healey. "We're setting a new standard by bringing together the qualities of a large center-console and a luxury sport-fishing yacht in one beautiful package."

"We're providing all the strengths of our Valhalla design-everything from the style and aesthetics to the ride quality and fishability in a center-console large enough to accommodate a private stateroom, a head with separate shower, and overnighting space for additional crew," adds Viking design manager David Wilson. "We wanted to give our owners the ability to spend more time on board with family and friends, to go farther, stay longer and bring along more guests."