Viking has entered the center console market.
by Arnie Hammerman
Center consoles are all the rage both for fishing and day cruising, and modern outboard power makes them fast, reliable and fun to drive.
Now, Viking Yachts has entered this market with its new Valhalla Boatworks line of center consoles.
“The flagship V-41 takes you to the next level of design, performance and convenience for its class,” says Erik Krueger, vice president of Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales. “We are excited to introduce the fit, finish and ride of a Viking Yacht to the center console buyer.”
The Valhalla 41 (V-41) starts with a clean, open deck layout that maximizes access all around. The aft mezzanine seating module has armrests and an insulated cooler underneath the seat. A center transom 90-gallon livewell is perfectly placed for fishing. Folding seats on either side retract during the action but provide comfort while cruising. Multiple compartments can be configured for owner-preferred uses, and rod holders and cup holders can be installed to suit each owner’s layout.
Notable cruising features include an anchor windlass, a portside dive door, ProCurve glass windshield, forward and aft sunshades and an enclosed head. Numerous customizations can be made to include U-shaped forward seating with a hi-low table, modified transom seating arrangements and increased cabin space to accommodate napping kids and pets. A Seakeeper gyro is optional.
The double-stepped hull of the V-41 comes on plane fast. Her narrow entry and 24-degree deadrise aft keeps turns agile and improves seakeeping. Multiple power options are offered, including quad Mercury 400s and various triple installations such as the new Yamaha 425s. Engine packages can be configured for joystick control with GPS station lock, and an optional bow thruster provides additional maneuverability.
DEALER
Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales
St. Clair Shores, MI; Holland, MI; Spring Lake, MI; Grand Haven, MI; Charlevoix, MI; Chicago, IL; Catawba Island, OH
jbys.com
Specifications
- LOA: 40’6”
- Beam: 11’7”
- Draft: 29”/33”
- Weight (full load): 20,798 lbs.
- Fuel Capacity: 557 gals.
- Water Capacity: 49 gals.
- Power: 1,800 hp
- Price: Contact dealer
- Website: valhallaboatworks.com
Photo Courtesy of Valhalla
Photo Courtesy of Valhalla
Photo Courtesy of Valhalla
Photo Courtesy of Valhalla